“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”

– Maya Angelou

Hi,

I’m Tamsyn Lesch

Registered Social Worker and an accredited Mediator with over 15 years of experience.

I am a Social Worker registered with the Social Work Council of South Africa as well as a Mediator accredited with FAMAC. I practice in the Northern Suburbs and Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.

My services include on-site counselling and trauma debriefings to companies and employees. I also offer supervision services through court orders in order for parents to have access to their child/children.

I work with adults, children, couples and families focusing on a wide range of emotional problems. I am passionate about reaching out to various people by providing talks focusing on mental health issues and motivational talks.

What to Expect

Booking a therapy session is a big step for many and there is often anxiety about what to expect. Therapy sessions are relaxed and private. Therapy is a collaborative process, where the most suitable therapeutic modality is used to reach the client’ goals.

My Services

Counselling

I provide professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems through counselling. This includes grief and trauma counselling.

Online sessions offered where possible or as the family need dictates.

Family Mediations

I assist in family mediation where I help the respective parties to reach their own agreements amicably in terms of child maintenance, visitation, financial assistance etc., whilst trying to improve communication between them.

Blog

Sharing insights and knowledge, some ‘inside info’ on key areas of concern during various parts of a person’s life. I hope this blog section will help you, but please send me any requests via email.

Supervision

Supervision provides a safe, child focused non threatening environment wherein a vulnerable child and a non custodial parent interact. The session is directed and managed by myself. The parents need not interact directly and the I act like an intermediary.

Talks

The following talks are available – relationships, stress and coping, leadership, team cohesion and building a successful team, Confidence, Balanced Living, Self Love, Boundaries and Goal Setting.

Types of Therapy

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Individual Therapy

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY IS OFFERED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

– Depression & mood disorders

– Anxiety, phobias & panic attacks

– Grief & loss

– Trauma

– Stress & burnout

– Coping with chronic illness

– Relationship difficulties

– Work Issues

– Adjustment to life transitions

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Couples Therapy

I HAVE A SPECIAL INTEREST IN COUPLES’ THERAPY AND OFFER THE FOLLOWING TO COUPLES:

– Premarital counselling

– Adjustment to marriage

– Communication skills & conflict resolution

– Dealing with infidelity

– Preparing for & adjusting to parenthood

– Divorce

– Parenting & step-parenting

– Coping with infertility

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Personal Development

I ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND PERSONAL MASTERY:

– Confidence

– Assertiveness training

– Setting healthy boundaries

– Self-love

– Preventing burnout

– Mindfulness

– Goal-setting

– Leadership skills

Some of the therapeutic modalities utilised include:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which is scientifically proven to work for a variety of emotional difficulties. It is a practical, measurable treatment, based on the premise that the way we see situations impacts on how we feel and behave. So, by identifying, disputing & changing unhealthy thinking patterns, we are able to change the way we feel and behave.

Solution-Focused Therapy is a brief, goal-directed therapy that focuses on solutions rather than dwelling on problems. The focus is on developing one’s strengths and can be applied to various problems – both individually and with couples.
Psychodynamic Therapy is a talk-therapy that focuses on the role of past experiences and the unconscious on one’s current functioning.

Existential Therapy helps clients find meaning in their suffering and aspire to live meaningful, authentic lives.