Hi, my name is my name is Samela Hoza, and I have been a qualified social worker since 2012, having graduated with a degree in Social Work from the University of Walter Sisulu. My initial experience in the field involved providing therapeutic services to children requiring care and protection at a Child and Youth Care Centre. This opportunity provided me with experience in providing therapeutic services for children.  I also had the opportunity to engage with the Department of Social Development and Correctional Services, where I practised various social work methods, including individual therapy, group therapy, community development, and research.

In 2017, I discovered my passion for community development and developed a keen interest in empowerment. This interest expanded into individual and group therapy, where I became increasingly focused on mental wellness, self-concept, and resilience in clients. As a result, I decided to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Johannesburg, which I successfully completed in 2020. My research centered on assessing the possible selves and resilience of children in Child and Youth Care Centres, I subsequently applied this methodology to adults during therapeutic sessions and it showed positive results. 

I provide family counselling, substance abuse recovery, child and teenage therapy. Over the years, I have become really passionate in trauma therapy. I want to learn more about this area and improve my skills in trauma counseling. I also facilitate support groups focusing on individuals’ emotional and mental health.

With the knowledge I gained while pursuing my Master’s in Social Work, I have worked as an employee wellness practitioner in non-profit organisations. I am also good at public speaking and facilitation. In the future, I plan to share my knowledge through CPD training sessions. I am also interested in helping people in facilitating divorce mediation.