Sheila

Mrs Sheila Selfe

Clinical Social Worker

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“I have many years of experience in the mental health profession and specialise in providing support to adults and older adolescents. ”

About Me

I offer dedicated help and support to adults and older adolescents, drawing on many years of experience in mental health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I aim to create a calm, collaborative space where you can explore challenges without judgment. We can work together at your own pace to understand difficult feelings and develop practical strategies. This approach helps you navigate life's complexities and build lasting well-being.

Approach

I offer a calm, practical approach with clear goals and space to talk things through. In Cape Town or online, we work at your pace to manage anxiety, stress, mood changes, trauma, or the impact of chronic illness. Together, we focus on small, meaningful steps that can make everyday life feel more manageable.
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Basic Information

Languages:

English

Fees:

Direct payment

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • 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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social 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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  • 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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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Retirement

    The transition from working life to retirement, which can bring loss of identity, purpose, routine, and social connection alongside newfound freedom.

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  • Psychosis

    A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.

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  • Trauma Therapy

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

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Social Worker

    A social worker trained to diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy, often in healthcare or community settings.

Credentials

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

SOCIAL WORKER

Registration: 1004215

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Psychiatric Social Work

University Of Cape Town

Year: 1980

Service Areas

Sheila Selfe Private Practice | Muizenberg

In-person & Online

Muizenberg

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa