Welcome to
Thetha Nathi Counselling Services
“It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults” Frederick Douglas
Who are we
Thetha Nathi Counselling Services was founded as a Non-Profit Organization in February 2022, to offer psychosocial counselling and support by qualified social workers in the Buffalo City area to those in need of such services. South Africa is experiencing an increase in reports of suicide, depression, anxiety, self-harm, bullying, gender-based violence, peer pressure, cyber sexual activity, child wellness and protection issues, substance abuse and numerous other harmful incidences among our youth.
Meet Our Team
Our Mission
To place social workers within rural communities in order for our youth to gain easy access to psycho-social support and develop into well adjusted adults.
Our Vision
A South Africa where our society is fully equipped to deal with life’s challenges
When we started this organization, we had these primary objectives in place:
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Which was to alleviate long term effects of trauma.
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Provide community-based services by placing social workers directly in schools within our
rural communities.
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Ensure that children/youth become accustomed to easier access to a social worker.
Break the stigma that counselling is only for people who are mentally ill.
The counselling process:
1st process
As soon as we assessed that a child might be in need of care and protection (depending on severity), we call in the caregivers and offer family preservation services.
2nd process
We start by making the caregiver aware of the issues that the child may be facing due to their conduct, as well as the possible consequences.
3rd process
We then offer the family ongoing counselling and support based on strict monitoring protocols, as the social worker is in contact with the child on a regular basis as they are placed at the school.
Our impact thus far:
Out of 786 children found in need of care and protection, only 455 ended up as a formal referral. As we were able to work with the family and provide counselling, healing, empowerment and encouragement many caregivers were able to reflect on the error of their ways and make positive and constructive changes.
Consistent monitoring has also assisted in ensuring consistency of progress. As well as checking in with parents and applauding their efforts. All of this progress has taken an enormous amount of groundwork, sometimes taking out of our pockets due to lack of funding.
Client Testimonials
Schools we currently provide full time services to:
Schools:
Buffalo Flats Primary
Parkside Primary
Aspiranza Primary
Schools:
Nontsikelelo Primary
East London Primary and High