Mrs Leila May Bolland

Registered Social Worker

“I'm a social worker with experience in group work, counselling, art therapy & trauma counselling. I am registered with the SACSSP (Reg no. 10-38093) and have been practicing since 2015. I treat every client with confidentiality and professionalism.”

About Me

I offer a confidential and professional space where we can explore life's complexities together. Drawing on my experience in Counseling and trauma work, I specially guide individuals through challenging experiences. If you find words difficult, we might use art therapy to express feelings and find clarity. This approach is ideal for those seeking a supportive environment to navigate personal challenges.

Approach

Sessions move at your pace, often pairing gentle talking with creative expression to access what words can't hold. I work from Cape Town and online, offering space in English or Afrikaans for individual, group or parent-focused meetings. We use simple art tasks alongside grounding and reflective questions; between sessions I may suggest short practical exercises and touch base when useful to keep progress steady. This way of working suits people facing trauma, burnout, parenting strain or addiction who want practical, compassionate tools to manage overwhelm.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Art Therapy
A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Social Work
A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access to community resources.
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Social Work Services
Organised social work support including case management, counselling, advocacy, and connection to community resources.
Support Groups
Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

Adults
Groups
Individuals
Organisations
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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