Mr Renier Swart
Registered Counselor
“A compassionate registered counsellor with a passion for anxiety, substance dependence and trauma.”
- South Africa
- Cape Town
- Ridgeworth
- Mr Renier Swart
About Me
Approach
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
In-person & Online
Services
Services Offered:
Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Advocacy
Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.
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A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
Learn more about CounselingCrisis Counseling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
Learn more about Trauma CounselingStress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Works With:
- Adolescents
- Adults
- 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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Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
Learn more about Life TransitionsAnxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about AnxietyStress / 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).
Learn more about Stress / BurnoutTrauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Professional Title:
Registered Counselor
A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.
Credentials
Registrations
Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)
Registered Counsellor
Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)
Registered Counsellor
Qualifications
Midrand Graduate Institute