My Group
PSYCHOTHERAPY AND GROUP WORK
LEARN MORE ABOUT ME
Clinical social worker and psychotherapist
My approach is psychodynamic with a focus on early development and the unconscious. I also draw from approaches such as trauma intervention.
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Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW) (Psychology and Sociology) (Cum Laude) - Unisa - 2017
Masters in Social Science (MSocSc), (Clinical Social Work) - University of Cape Town - 2019
Ububele Educational & Psychotherapy Trust in association with the Institute of Group Analysis, London: Working with groups – 2011-2013
Certified Yoga Teacher - Ananda Sanga Yoga Centre - 2005
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Membership and affiliations
SACSSP - Social Worker - 1046473
The South African Psychoanalytical Initiative (SAPI) - Clinical Social Worker
The South African Association for Social Workers in Private Practice (SAASWIPP) - Clinical Social Worker
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Anna Varney-Wong's background includes over a decade of counselling and group work at LifeLine Johannesburg where she also was a trainer and a supervisor.
Her other interests:
She has participated in art exhibitions, published poetry in several anthologies and is a qualified yoga teacher.
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Services:
I AM FLUENT IN:
- English
I WORK WITH:
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- Groups
CORE SERVICES:
- Individual psychotherapy (Psychodynamic)
- Couple therapy
- Group therapy
- Counselling (Trauma)
- Therapy face to face or online
SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
- Adjusting to Change/Life Transitions
- Bereavement and Loss
- Mental Health
- Personal Growth
- Relationship Problems
- Trauma
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PUBLICATIONS
Varney-Wong, A. 2022. Fragility on a stampede. Therapy Route.
Varney-Wong, 2022. No Furniture. Therapy Route.
Varney-Wong, A. 2019. An exploratory study of the influence of an absent father on the identity formation of women (Minor dissertation). Faculty of Humanities, Department of Social Development. University of Cape Town.
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For more information:
https://www.therapyroute.com/site/anna-varney-wong-therapy
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MY GROUP
ABOUT MY GROUP
Anna facilitates a group titled My Group which addresses that which group members bring, such as: personal, relational life, wellness problems, depression, bereavement, suicidal feelings, experience difficulties or stress in social situations, may be healing from earlier painful life experiences, etc.
The group method is informed by group principles with an interest in unconscious individual and group dynamics. Through spontaneous conversation, mutual feedback from group members and the group conductor, members explore personal feelings, challenges and resources, seeking creative options and solutions.
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WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT
An environment in which confidentiality and safe boundaries are maintained provides a container conducive for authentic sharing where group members may gain new insights into old problems. Some other potential benefits are:
• Group work is cost-effective
• A pleasant and secure environment
• Mutual emotional support
• Improved self-awareness and confidence in groups
• Opportunity to bring healing to earlier psychological injuries
• Opportunities for meaningful interaction and insight with people from different cultures,
backgrounds and occupations
• Group skills, attitudes and behaviours which can also be applied to group settings in day to day life.
• Improve communication and listening skills
• Develop cultural consciousness
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Group sessions
Weekly for 90 minutes
Assessment interviews
Individual interviews consist of three sessions with each applicant to discuss suitability, fit and mutual expectations.
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Spaces are still available. The maximum group size is 9 members. The conductor will invite new members from time to time to maintain group numbers.
People who have recent experienced trauma may need to attend individual trauma debriefing with the group conductor before assessment interviews for the group.
Interested in participating in My Group? Please find contact details below
CONTACT
Psychotherapy sessions and group work. More information on website:
https://www.therapyroute.com/therapist/anna-varney-wong-therapy
Camilla St, Glencairn Heights, 7975
Cape Town
(Between Fish Hoek and Simon's Town)
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072 387 3900