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Mental Health Support That Meets You Where You Are

At Social Work with Sphiwe, we believe that wellbeing is more than the absence of stress or the ability to keep going. It is about creating space for people to grow, develop self-awareness, build meaningful connections, and navigate the demands of everyday life with greater confidence and resilience.We offer wellness experiences designed to support individuals, groups, and organisations through meaningful conversations, practical learning, and intentional approaches to wellbeing. From personal development and emotional wellness to team engagement and corporate wellness initiatives, our work is centred on helping people feel better, function better, and live and work more intentionally.Whether you are an individual seeking personal growth, a group looking for a space to learn and connect, or an organisation wanting to make employee wellbeing a meaningful part of your workplace culture, we believe that positive change begins when we invest in people.

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Portrait of Sphiwe Mashiane, registered social worker and counsellor

Hi, I'm Sphiwe Mashiane

My journey into Social Work is one I never quite anticipated. It wasn't a career I initially imagined pursuing, but somewhere along the way, I fell in love with the profession, the people, their stories, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives. In 2019, while still a social work student, I established Social Work with Sphiwe, an idea inspired by my growing passion for people, human development, and creating spaces for meaningful conversations. What started as a student initiative has since evolved into a wellness brand offering Counselling and Individual Support, Employee Wellness Programmes, Training, Facilitation and Speaking Engagements. Academically, I hold a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Arts in Social Development from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), which have shaped my understanding of individuals, communities, and the environments that influence human wellbeing. My professional journey across healthcare, higher education, and corporate wellness has allowed me to work with diverse individuals, groups, and organisations, facilitating conversations around mental health, resilience, relationships, personal growth, and workplace wellbeing. Through these experiences, I have come to appreciate that wellness extends beyond our mental health; it encompasses our relationships, sense of purpose, personal development, and the environments in which we live and work. This is what inspires the work I do: creating spaces where people can pause, reflect, learn, and reconnect with themselves and others. Through Social Work with Sphiwe, I bring together my professional experience and passion for facilitation, psychoeducation, and human development to make wellbeing accessible, engaging, and relevant to everyday life. I may not have planned to become a social worker, but I am grateful that this journey found me.

How I Can Support You

Whether you are carrying something personal or looking after the wellbeing of a whole team, there is a space here for you.

Online Counselling

Support for anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, relationships, and emotional wellbeing — in confidential sessions from wherever you feel most comfortable.

Employee Wellness Programmes

Interactive workshops, webinars, wellness talks, and psychosocial support for employees — practical tools that teams can actually use at work.

Facilitation & Speaking

Mental health presentations, group discussions, conferences, wellness days, and organisational events — delivered with warmth and clarity.

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Why Work With Me

Qualified, registered, and grounded in real practice across healthcare, higher education, and corporate settings — so the support you receive is both clinically sound and genuinely human.

A Holistic Approach: I understand that people are influenced by multiple aspects of their lives. My approach considers the emotional, psychological, social and workplace factors that affect overall wellbeing
Evidence-Informed Practice: I use practical, research-informed approaches to counselling, employee wellness, mental health education and personal development.
A People-Centred Philosophy: I believe that investing in people is investing in the overall health, sustainability and success of an organisation.
Versatility: From individual counselling and psychosocial assessments to corporate wellness programmes, workshops, training and speaking engagements, I offer services that support people at different stages of their personal and professional journeys.
Tailored Solutions: I recognise that every individual and organisation is different. I design interventions, programmes and training experiences that respond to specific needs and challenges.
Accessible and Flexible Services: We believe that quality mental health and employee wellness support should be accessible, not complicated or out of reach. I offer flexible service delivery options, including virtual and in-person engagements, making it easier for individuals and organisations to access support, regardless of location or logistical constraints.