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Social Worker, SACSSP

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Rondebosch 7700
Find Your Way Back to Shore with Therapy.Waves! At Therapy.Waves, we know that life's challenges can sometimes make you feel like you're lost at sea or caught in a riptide. Our goal is to help you navigate these turbulent waters and guide you safely back to shore.
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Therapy.Waves

Rondebosch 7700

Website
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Substance Use and Life Transitions 
R300 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Therapy.Waves

Rondebosch 7700

Website
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Substance Use and Life Transitions 
R300 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions R300
  • Couple Sessions R600
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Electronic Funds Transfer
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TherapyWaves
Social Worker, SACSSP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage.
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TherapyWaves
Social Worker, SACSSP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage.

Qualifications

    Social Worker: Ricardo Gonsalves

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with South African Council for Social Service Professions Ricardo Gonsalves
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Cape Town in School of Public Health (MPH) Master of Public Health / 2025
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TherapyWaves
Social Worker, SACSSP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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TherapyWaves
Social Worker, SACSSP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Substance Use
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Men's Issues
  • Mental Health
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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TherapyWaves
Social Worker, SACSSP
Do these issues align with your needs?
Photo of Ricardo Gonsalves - TherapyWaves, Social Worker, SACSSP
TherapyWaves
Social Worker, SACSSP
Do these issues align with your needs?

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Afrikaans

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Afrikaans

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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TherapyWaves
Social Worker, SACSSP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
Photo of Ricardo Gonsalves - TherapyWaves, Social Worker, SACSSP
TherapyWaves
Social Worker, SACSSP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

Therapy.Waves

Rondebosch 7700

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Districts

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TherapyWaves
Social Worker, SACSSP
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TherapyWaves
Social Worker, SACSSP