Shira

Mrs Shira Jankelson-Groll

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“I am a Clinical Social Worker and Couples Therapist with 12 years of experience. I am warm, empathetic and respectful, and love this work.”

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About Me

I help couples navigate challenges, fostering understanding and connection. My warm, empathetic approach creates a respectful space where both partners feel truly heard. With 12 years’ experience, I guide you to explore communication patterns. This is a good match for couples ready to transform frustrations into shared growth. We will find new ways forward together.

Approach

Sessions move at a steady, gentle pace, peeling back patterns beneath conflict, loss or anxiety so people can feel clearer about what matters to them. I work with couples, individuals and older adults in Cape Town and online, in English, creating focused moments for tracking feelings, trying small changes between meetings and reflecting on what shifts. My approach blends attentive listening with simple, practical steps that honour your pace and history. This way of working often suits partners and individuals seeking clearer communication and manageable change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

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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  • Grief & Loss

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

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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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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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  • Dementia

    A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues
  • LGBTQI+ Support

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

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

Qualifications

University of Cape Town

University of South Africa (UNISA)

University of South Africa (UNISA)

International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

The Gottman Institute

Service Areas

Newlands

In-person & Online

Newlands

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa