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Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP

Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu

Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Regus Building 4th floor, Richards Bay central, Richards Bay 3900
Let's Connect 087 250 2042 x31
Photo of Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu, Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Dr Smangele Shandu is a qualified and registered Social Worker in Private Practice. She holds Bachelor of Social Work majoring in Criminology, Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Science and Technology ( Law, Criminology & Forensic Investigations), Master of Social Science (Criminology) & PhD in Criminology & Forensic Studies. Currently, she is an MBA Candidate at Liverpool John Moores University. Shandu has worked in Private and Public Sector. Her strong interest is Trauma debriefing, Anger management, Restorative Justice, Peacebuilding, Child protection, Victimisation, Mediation , Domestic and Gender Based Violence.
Call or Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu now for a free 15 minute consultation - 087 250 2042 x31

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Smangele Shandu Private Social Worker

Regus Building 4th floor

Richards Bay central

Richards Bay 3900 map

087 250 2042 x31

Smangele Shandu Private Practice

275 Glady's Manzi Road

Hesketh Estate

Pietermaritzburg 3201 map

Available times: Monday to Friday ( 14h00 to 17h00, Saturdays( 9h30 to 16h00)
R800 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect 087 250 2042 x31
Photo of Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu, Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Smangele Shandu Private Social Worker

Regus Building 4th floor

Richards Bay central

Richards Bay 3900 map

087 250 2042 x31

Smangele Shandu Private Practice

275 Glady's Manzi Road

Hesketh Estate

Pietermaritzburg 3201 map

Available times: Monday to Friday ( 14h00 to 17h00, Saturdays( 9h30 to 16h00)
R800 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions R800
  • Couple Sessions R1200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer

Insurance

  • Bonitas
  • Discovery Health
  • Fedhealth
  • GEMS
  • Momentum
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Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or 087 250 2042 x31
Photo of Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu, Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or 087 250 2042 x31

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with South African Council for Social Service Professions Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Criminology , Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology and Forensic Studies , Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Unisa in College of Law (BA FST) Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Science and Technology / 2020
  • Degree/Diploma from University of KwaZulu-Natal in School of Applied Human Sciences (PhD) Criminology and Forensic Studies / 2018
Photo of Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu, Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or 087 250 2042 x31
Photo of Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu, Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or 087 250 2042 x31

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Career Guidance
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu, Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Do these issues align with your needs? or 087 250 2042 x31
Photo of Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu, Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Do these issues align with your needs? or 087 250 2042 x31

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

Swati
Xhosa
Zulu

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

Swati
Xhosa
Zulu

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Play Therapy
  • Relational
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behavioral therapy
Photo of Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu, Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 2042 x31
"
behavioral therapy
Photo of Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu, Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 2042 x31

Location

Primary Location

Smangele Shandu Private Social Worker

Regus Building 4th floor

Richards Bay central

Richards Bay 3900

087 250 2042 x31

Additional Location

Smangele Shandu Private Practice

275 Glady's Manzi Road

Hesketh Estate

Pietermaritzburg 3201

087 250 2042 x31
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Available times: Monday to Friday ( 14h00 to 17h00, Saturdays( 9h30 to 16h00)
Photo of Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu, Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Call for a free consultation now - 087 250 2042 x31
"
Available times: Monday to Friday ( 14h00 to 17h00, Saturdays( 9h30 to 16h00)
Photo of Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu, Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Smangele Nkosingiphile Shandu
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Call for a free consultation now - 087 250 2042 x31