Carima Adams Social Worker
Private Practice
Clinical Social Worker & psychotherapist
About me
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist in private practice. I am available to see clients for counselling sessions online and in person (by prior arrangement). I completed my undergraduate degree and Masters in Clinical Social Work at the University of Cape Town.I have been a social worker for fourteen years and have experience working at primary and high schools, universities, NGOs, medical settings, psychiatric settings and in private practice.I also work at The University of Cape Town in Commerce and Health Sciences as a counsellor and facilitator on a self-development course and in mentorship. I am passionate about mental health and aim to facilitate a practice that makes it inclusive and accessible to as many clients as possible.
I am proudly South African, POC, Capetonian with the pronouns she/her and they/them.
“When our wounds cease to be a source of shame, and become a source of healing, we have become wounded healers.”
My approach
I believe that ALL people have the capacity for change and strive to run an INCLUSIVE practice. For many people, counselling is the first step to facilitating change and I hope to guide my clients on this journey.My area of expertise includes working with young adults and adults facing transitions in their lives and managing these stressors. As a psychotherapist I can work with my clients to unpack childhood experiences that may impact their current adult life. I provide long-term therapy but can also take on a more directive approach if needed. Most importantly, I work with what my client feels they need.As I am clinically trained, I work with a variety of mental health diagnoses including dual diagnoses such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders and eating disorders. I have training in mindfulness-based stress reduction and can implement this in my work with clients should they be interested. I have experience working as an oncology social worker and can assist with the psychological support that is essential when someone is managing a medical condition.
My goal is to work alongside my clients to achieve the best treatment possible.
"We mature with the damage, not with the years."
Rates and bookings
Please use the booking tab to book.I offer online individual counselling sessions for R650 per session (50-60min). Couple or family therapy can be arranged as well as in-person sessions. Contact me to enquire about student discounts. Clients will be billed after the session. I currently do not take medical aid.I understand that choosing a therapist is a personal choice and I am happy to do a telephonic consultation to answer any questions that a client may have. These consultations are 15 minutes and free of charge.
Reach out
I am currently available to accept bookings. Should you have any further questions feel free to contact me at carimabehardien@gmail.com or you can book a session using the button below.