Dr Lezaan T Lennox Vredelust

Lezaan Lennox – Forensic Social Worker & Psychotherapist

About

Lezaan Lennox is a highly qualified forensic social worker, Gestalt play therapist, psychotherapist, mediator, and facilitator based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. She offers a range of services to children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on mental health, personal development, and legal matters related to family law, sexual offences, and criminal justice.

Lezaan is registered with the following professional bodies:

• South African Association for Social Workers in Private Practice (SAASWIPP)
• South African Council for Social Services Professionals (SACSSP)
• Family Mediators’ Association of the Cape (FAMAC)
• Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)

Her work is rooted in a holistic and compassionate approach, ensuring that individuals and families receive the guidance, support, and professional expertise they need to navigate legal, emotional, and psychological challenges.

Services

Lezaan offers a wide range of professional services designed to support individuals in overcoming trauma, legal disputes, relationship challenges, and emotional difficulties.

Forensic Social Work

Forensic social work applies social behavioural science to legal and criminal matters. It includes:

• Forensic assessments in family law, child care, and criminal cases.
• Expert testimony and court preparation for victims of abuse.
• Parental assessments in divorce and custody disputes.
• Evaluations of child sexual abuse allegations.
• Sentencing recommendations in criminal matters.

Psychotherapy & Trauma Counselling

• Individual therapy for those coping with trauma, bereavement, abuse, neglect, and emotional struggles.
• Support for victims of violent crimes, armed robberies, and sexual assault.
• Guidance for individuals struggling with dependency and co-dependency.

Play Therapy (Gestalt Approach)

Play therapy provides a safe space for children to express emotions and heal from trauma using creative mediums such as:

• Toys, drawings, sand, and clay.
• Gestalt therapy techniques to help children develop self-awareness and emotional regulation.

Family Transactional Assessment & Parental Guidance

Lezaan assists families in navigating relationship challenges by addressing:

• Parent-child relationship difficulties.
• Discipline, boundaries, and attachment issues.
• Family reintegration and conflict resolution.

Mediation & Facilitation

• Divorce mediation and settlement negotiation.
• Parenting plan development and facilitation.
• Conflict resolution strategies for families, workplaces, and couples.

Relationship Counselling

• Couples and family therapy to improve communication, boundary-setting, and problem-solving.
• Support for LGBTQ+ couples and individuals.
• Guidance for teams and work environments facing interpersonal conflicts.

Training & Professional Development

Lezaan offers training, information sessions, and supervision in areas such as:

• Forensic social work and legal report writing.
• Assessing allegations of child sexual abuse.
• Expert testimony in court and working with victims.
• Gestalt play therapy and professional social work development.

Additional Information

Lezaan Lennox provides comprehensive and professional support for individuals, families, and professionals involved in social, legal, and psychological matters. Her expertise in forensic social work, psychotherapy, and mediation ensures that clients receive ethical, compassionate, and evidence-based care.

If you require legal assessments, therapy, mediation, or training, contact Lezaan for guidance and

professional support tailored to your needs.