Shehani Perera
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect 087 250 2161 x86
I support individuals, couples, families, and communities navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and feelings of overwhelm or disconnection. My clients often want to feel more grounded, understood, and resilient, while making sense of their experiences within their personal, cultural, and social contexts. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move towards meaningful, sustainable change.
I offer compassionate, culturally-aware therapy for individuals, families, and groups. My work supports clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Using mindfulness, strengths-based, attachment-informed, and trauma-informed approaches, I help clients build resilience and feel more grounded and supported.
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, especially when you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood, and we can work together at a pace that feels right for you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Shehani Perera now - 087 250 2161 x86
Let's Connect 087 250 2161 x86
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions R850
- Couple Sessions R900
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Electronic Funds TransferInsurance
- Bonitas
- Discovery Health
- Fedhealth
- GEMS
- Momentum
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with South African Council for Social Service Professions Shehani Perera
- In Practice for 12 years
- Doctorate in Public Health (PhD), University of Cape Town, Graduated 2024
- Degree/Diploma from University of Cape Town
- Degree/Diploma from University of Cape Town
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Conflict
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centred
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused