Teresa

Ms Teresa van Rooyen

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“Assisting adolescents and adults with transition challenges; Psychological Evaluations - Industry and Educational; Trauma and Bereavement counselling.”

About Me

I support adolescents and adults navigating significant life transitions, helping them find stability amidst change. My work also includes processing trauma and bereavement, offering a compassionate space to heal. Additionally, I provide thorough psychological evaluations for educational or industry needs. Clients benefit from my grounded approach, gaining clarity and practical support to move forward with confidence.

Approach

Supporting people through major turning points, I work in short, focused cycles that balance listening with practical steps to rebuild stability. Sessions in Paarl or online, in Afrikaans or English, move at a gentle but purposeful pace: we assess patterns, use testing where clarity is needed, explore loss or shock safely, and agree on small experiments to try between meetings. You’ll find this way helpful if you want compassionate containment alongside concrete tools to regain direction and day-to-day functioning.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psychometric Testing

    Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

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    Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

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    Relationship Counseling

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

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    Social Work Services

    Organised social work support including case management, counselling, advocacy, and connection to community resources.

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    Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    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
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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).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout
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    Relationship Counseling

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

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    Trauma Therapy

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

    Learn more about Trauma Therapy

Professional Title:

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    Social Worker (Mental Health)

    A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Qualifications

University of The Western Cape; Stellenbosch University

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA); South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Psychometrist Independent Practice; Social Worker

Service Area

TvR Consulting

In-person & Online

Paarl, Western Cape

South Africa