Rebecca

Ms Rebecca Lazarus, BSW

Registered Social Worker

“Serving clients since 2012, I have worked as a social worker in both government and private sectors, providing social and therapeutic interventions to individuals and families. I am a committed professional with a deep passion for my work. Using a holistic approach, I tailor interventions to meet clients' needs.”

About Me

Since 2012, I have worked with individuals and families in need of social and therapeutic support, across both the state and private sectors. My qualifications include an Honours Degree in Social Work (with a major in psychology), a Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Philosophy in Palliative Medicine, as well as certificates in general counselling, bereavement counselling, trauma counselling, coaching, and mentoring.

Approach

My approach is flexible and personalised, drawing on a variety of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
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Basic Information

Services

I work with adults facing a wide range of challenges, including relationship and interpersonal difficulties, stress and burnout, grief, anticipatory grief (when a loss is expected), trauma, depression, anxiety, and other stressors related to change and adaptation. I support individuals in navigating these challenges and life transitions.

Services Offered:

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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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    Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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    Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

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    Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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    Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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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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    Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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Professional Title:

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    Registered Social Worker

    A social worker registered with a regulatory body to provide social work services including therapy and case management.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor

SACSSP Accredited University

Year: 2012

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

Service Area

Rebecca Lazarus

In-person

Higgovale

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa