Sarah

Ms Sarah Cohen-Schwarz

Registered Counselor

Verified

“I am a Registered Counsellor working with adolescents and adults. I offer face to face and online sessions.”

About Me

As a Registered Counsellor, I guide adolescents, and adults through life's changes and challenges. I offer a welcoming space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings. Whether you're an adolescent finding your way, or an adult seeking clarity, I am here to help. We can connect comfortably, either online or in person, to find a path forward together.

Approach

My approach focuses on a deep exploration of my clients' experiences and the meanings of those experiences. In this way clients come to understand themselves in their worlds, and this is fundamental to well-being. It is important to me to make a safe place for the fullness of my clients' humanity - their anxiety, laughter, despondency, happiness ... (human beings are vast and the list is long!). Respect is fundamental to this process and I invite kind curiosity about oneself into the session
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Individual counselling for adults and adolescents Face to face an online counselling Couple counselling Trauma counselling for individuals of all ages Bereavement / grief counselling Supportive therapy for current life challenges Personal growth Strengthening self esteem Management of anxiety and depression Crisis management Parent guidance for dealing with the challenges of parenting Art as a medium of therapy

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • 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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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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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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  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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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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  • Online Counseling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

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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.

  • 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.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Grief & Loss

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

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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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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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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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  • Anxiety

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

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  • Control Issues

    A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.

  • Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

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

Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Service Areas

Parkwood Medical Centre

In-person & Online

Parkwood

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa