Natasha

Miss Natasha Merlo, BSW

Psychotherapist

“I am a registered clinical social worker and psychotherapist working in private practice in Somerset West. I provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, support and treatment to individuals and families struggling and/or living with the impact of mental illness and addiction.”

About Me

Living with mental illness or addiction can feel overwhelming for individuals and families. I offer a dedicated space to gently explore these challenges through individual psychotherapy or group support. We'll work together to understand their impact, finding practical ways to cope and build resilience. This approach helps those seeking a supportive guide to navigate their journey towards stability.

Approach

When overwhelm feels constant, I create a calm, structured space to explore what’s happening and restore steadiness. Sessions take place in Somerset West or online, in English, and move at a steady pace that mixes focused conversation with practical tasks to try between meetings. Together we map triggers, build coping skills for anxiety, mood shifts and addictive patterns, and practice relapse prevention and stress management. Those seeking steady, hands-on support often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Rehabilitation

    Structured programmes that help people recover functioning after addiction, injury, or severe mental illness through therapy, skills training, and ongoing support.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

Registration: SACSSP: 1036628

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South African Addiction Medicine Society

Clinical Social Worker

Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)

Social Worker

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work

University of South Africa

Year: 2012

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology

Stellenbosch University

Year: 2013

Master's degree in Clinical Social Work

University of Cape Town

Year: 2024

Service Areas

Natasha Merlo

In-person & Online

Somerset West, Western Cape

South Africa

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Somerset West, South Africa