Mrs Ruth Hazel Katz

Registered Social Worker

“I've been in private practice for 35years and use Gestalt, Positive Psychology and NLP as theoretical bases. My qualifications: B A Honours in Social Work University of the Witwatersrand. M A (cum laude) (with distinction) University of Johannesburg.”

About Me

I am a Social Worker (Mental Health) based in Sydenham, Gauteng, South Africa. I help you and your family manage anger, mood disorders, parenting challenges, codependency, and stress and burnout. I also provide advocacy, psychoeducation, relationship counselling, and information and resource services in a straightforward, practical way. I provide assistance with decluttering on You've Earned-It, a Directory of Resources and Discounts for the over-55 demographic.

Approach

Counselling: Short-term 4 - 6 sessions, problem-management, solution-focused. Training workshop facilitation, free-flowing, humorous, image-rich, interactive with spontaneous improvisations

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Anger Management, Coaching, Individual, Couple and Family Counselling

Services Offered:

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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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Information / Resource Service
Services that connect individuals with mental health resources, community support, or practical help.
Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Psychiatric Social Work
Social work services for people with mental health conditions, assisting with access to care, housing, benefits, and community integration.
Stress 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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Skills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

Works With:

Communities
Couples
Elderly
Families
Groups
Individuals
Organisations
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Codependency
A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.
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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Stroke Support
The psychological aftermath of a stroke, which can include emotional changes, cognitive difficulties, grief over lost abilities, and family adjustment.