Rian

Mr Rian Perry, BSW

Registered Social Worker

“~ Working Restoratively : Enhancing Prosocial Behaviours ~”

About Me

I am a Registered Social Worker practicing in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. I provide counseling, group therapy, psycho-legal reports, and child diagnostic assessments. I help adolescents, people with addiction, and survivors of abuse identify needs and access support.

Approach

Restoration steers the work: sessions move deliberately between practical skills and repairing relationships, tracking small changes that matter to you. In Cape Town I offer sessions in English or Afrikaans, structured but flexible to fit individual, family or group rhythms. We use focused assessment, collaborative goal-setting, role-play and short between-session tasks to shift patterns around anger, substance use and abuse while documenting progress when legal clarity is required. This approach suits those who want clear steps, honest feedback and steady accountability as they build safer choices.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

I work with children displaying inappropriate sexual behaviours (ISB) and problems with aggression and violence. I provide counselling and assessment services, as well as individual and group therapy which includes caregivers in the process. This includes children in conflict with the law, incidences occurring at home or in group-settings (children's homes, facilities, foster-care & schools);

I can provide court reports (forensic) and restorative justice and diversion services.

Training is available to other professionals, educators and care-givers in understanding and dealing with concerning behaviours.

Training and workshops are also provided on matters pertaining to child protection, working with children and the development of reporting protocols for facilities (ECD's, schools and group homes).

Counselling and services are also available to adults in conflict with the law (therapeutic and forensic)

Services Offered:

  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Counseling

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

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  • 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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  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Families
  • Groups
  • 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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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

Professional Title:

  • Registered Social Worker

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

Credentials

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

Registration: 10-27420

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work

Stellenbosch University

Year: 2008

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Probation and Correctional Practice

University of Cape Town

Year: 2018

Service Areas

Rian Perry Social Work Practice (roaming services)

In-person

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa