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My greatest passion in life is working with people. If I can positively impact just one life in my lifetime then I have made a difference. There is still a lot of stigma associated with mental health in South Africa but in today's society we are all faced with added pressures and often challenging situations where an objective outsider's assessment can prove to be an invaluable asset. With our fast-paced lifestyles there is often little time left for introspection. As far as possible I try to provide an appointment for the very next day and in cases of trauma, the same day. A little about myself: I first qualified as a nurse and I worked for 7 years in a spinal and neuro intensive care unit. While nursing I qualified as a psychological counsellor with an honours degree in Psychology and I am now currently completing my academic masters in Theology/Psychology. The focus of my dissertation is on addiction and the devastating effects it has not only on the individual but on the family as a whole. My internship was conducted at a unplanned pregnancy and crisis centre as well as at a rehabilitation unit for spinal and head injuries. I have appeared as a guest twice on the television show "Great Expectations" in my professional capacity relating to pregnancy and unwed mothers. I currently also work part-time at a rehabilitation centre in Pretoria for recovering addicts. I have experience and offer counselling in the following areas:
Monday - Friday (by Appointment) Saturday Mornings (by Appointment between 8am - 12pm)
A registered psychological counsellor is still a relatively new category which the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has introduced in an attempt to make mental health services more widely available to the general public especially to those, who for economic reasons, often cannot afford to make use of professional services. A psychological counsellor focuses on short term counselling and in cases where it is deemed necessary a referral will be made to a psychologist or to a psychiatrist. Registered counsellors are not lay counsellors and have studied an average of 5 years towards their honours qualification in Psychology. All registered counsellors are also required to complete a year's internship in gaining practical experience. After completing a board's exam counsellor's are then awarded a practise number, are eligible to claim from medical aids and to open their own practise.
Soloparenting is a group which I began for single parents whereby they can meet up with other single parents on a monthly basis thereby forming a support network for one another. The aim of Soloparenting is also to provide assistance to single parents where possible. With Christmas just around the corner, I know of a number of single parents in dire need. Please consider donating any of your unwanted toys, clothes etc. to a single parent family.
The greatest demand withing my practise is couple counselling and I am offering a marriage enrichment e-book which will equip you with tools to assess your own relationship and provide you with ways to enrich your relationship. Topics will also include why so many marriages today fail, how to avoid common pitfalls which we all face and how to establish true intimacy. This e-book is not only for couples experiencing problems but also for those who would like to take their relationship to an even deeper level. Cost: R100 To purchase this e-book please e-mail jean-marie@talc.co.za
Jean-Marie Olwage BPsych(Hons) UNISA Tel: 076 054 5510 Fax: 086 548 0039 Address: 63 Dundalk Avenue, Parkview, Randburg E-mail: jean-marie@talc.co.za PLEASE DO NOT USE MY CONTACT DETAILS FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES. ADVERTISERS ARE REQUESTED TO PLEASE NOT USE MY WORK NUMBER OR E-MAIL ADDRESS.
I receive a lot of enquiries from fellow Psychological counsellors and Psychology students regarding job opportunities and how to go about starting a practise so I am offering an e-book which contains information relevant to beginning one's own practise. Topics include:
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