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Irene Kotzé

Social Worker in Private Practice

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As a Certified Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR) Practitioner, I offer structured trauma intervention for:

 

  • Critical incidents

  • Workplace trauma

  • Accidents or sudden loss

  • Historical trauma

  • Emotional shock or distress


TIR is a focused, person-centred method designed to reduce the emotional impact of traumatic experiences in a safe and contained therapeutic environment.

Relationships can experience strain due to communication breakdown, unresolved conflict, trauma, life transitions, or emotional disconnection. Marriage and couple counselling provides a structured and supportive space to:

 

  • Improve communication and conflict resolution

  • Restore emotional connection and trust

  • Navigate infidelity or betrayal

  • Address recurring patterns of conflict

  • Strengthen intimacy and partnership

  • Manage stress impacting the relationship

  • Prepare for marriage or major life transitions

 

My approach focuses on practical tools, emotional insight, and constructive dialogue — helping couples move from reactive patterns toward understanding, stability, and renewed connection.

Support is available for:

 

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Depression and mood concerns

  • Adjustment difficulties

  • Grief and loss

  • Relationship challenges

  • Personal growth and resilience


Each intervention is tailored to the individual’s needs, goals, and context.

I provide professional, confidential support to help employees navigate workplace challenges, manage stress, and maintain emotional well-being. My services support both individual employees and organisations in addressing personal or work-related difficulties that may affect well-being, workplace adjustment, or job performance.


Services include:

  • Employee Assistance Referrals: Professional support and referrals to appropriate services based on employees’ needs.

  • Critical Incident Debriefing: Structured support following distressing or traumatic workplace incidents.

  • Workplace Adjustment Support: Assistance with personal or professional transitions and challenges in the workplace.

  • Stress Management: Practical strategies to manage stress, strengthen resilience, and promote emotional well-being.

  • Performance-Related Emotional Support: Support for employees experiencing emotional difficulties that may affect concentration, confidence, motivation, or work performance.

 

All services are delivered professionally, with respect for confidentiality, ethical practice, and appropriate organisational referral and reporting procedures.


Supporting employee well-being, strengthening resilience, and contributing to healthier, more effective workplaces.

Specialist Services to Co-Parents

Separation or divorce does not end the parenting relationship. Effective co-parenting requires clarity, emotional maturity, and child-focused decision making.

 

I provide structured professional support to assist co-parents in:

  • Developing workable parenting plans

  • Reducing high-conflict communication

  • Establishing healthy boundaries

  • Managing transitions between households

  • Protecting children from parental conflict

  • Navigating post-divorce adjustments

  • Strengthening cooperative parenting skills

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Helping your child navigate big feelings and life’s challenges.

 

When children struggle emotionally, they may not always have the words to explain what they are feeling. Anxiety, grief, changes in behaviour or difficult life experiences can be their way of communicating that they need support.


Play therapy offers your child a safe, nurturing and age-appropriate space to express emotions, make sense of their experiences and develop healthier ways of coping through play, conversation and creative activities.

 

How can play therapy help your child?

  • Express feelings and communicate needs more confidently.

  • Manage anxiety, fear, sadness and grief.

  • Cope with family changes, loss and other challenging experiences.

  • Understand and work through behavioural and emotional difficulties.

  • Build confidence, emotional resilience and healthy coping skills.

 

Support for parents, too

 

As a parent, you want to understand what your child is experiencing and know how best to help. Play therapy can provide valuable insight into your child’s emotional needs and offer guidance on how to support their well-being at home.

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You don’t have to face your child’s struggles alone.

 

If you are concerned about your child’s emotional well-being or changes in their behaviour, early support can make a meaningful difference.
 

Contact me to discuss your child’s needs and explore whether play therapy is the right support for your family.

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