Kate Saxton
During the course of her career, she has combined her rich talent in psychology, coaching and facilitation with her acumen in human resources management to
Kate is a registered counselling psychologist and completed her MSc in Counselling Psychology though the University of London Guildhall in 2001.
Kate is highly experienced in both clinical and human resource roles and combines the two in her current position.
She has over 18 years of multi-dimensional experience in the wellness field. Through this, she has developed a strong aptitude to motivate and train high performance teams and individuals to transfer skills and execute strategies effectively. At Changes, she brings these strengths to her management of our high-powered clinical team.
Effective communication paves the way to a healthy and fulfilling life.
Did you know Changes Rehab is accredited by all major healthcare associations and national health organisations and adheres to internal protocols that far exceed the codes of conduct or norms and standards for effective treatment of patients with addictions and other mental health issues.
Premium South African Medical Aid associations pay for patient treatment for the first 21 days in our private primary care facility in Johannesburg.
Changes addiction counsellors are registered professionals who use a proven track record and therapeutic techniques to help your loved one overcome their addiction. With expertise and compassionate approaches, we are able to guide individuals towards leading a healthy, normal life, free from addiction.
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With over 100 years of collective experience, the majority of the Changes Multidisciplinary Addiction Counselling Team has faced addiction firsthand. They not only hold the qualifications but also possess the personal experience to truly understand and assist loved ones that are struggling through addiction. It is a privilege to work alongside some of the best counselling minds in South Africa.
Sheryl Rahme
Founder & Director
Head of Treatment for Primary Care
Gareth Carter
Director
Internationally Qualified Counsellor
Kate Saxton
Group Practice Director
Counselling Psychologist
Dr. Thea van der Merwe
Resident Psychiatrist
Dr. Rajesh Bhoola
Group Medical Practitioner
Lolly Kikine
Occupational Therapist
Christianne Jones
Counselling Psychologist
Carmen Du Toit
Head of Treatment at River Manor
Skye Warrener
Addictions Counsellor
Melissa Adendorff
Registered Counsellor
Otsile Ramarumo
Recovery Assistant
Brian Muhumuza
Addictions Counsellor
Ingrid Ter Horst
Recovery Assistant
Dominique Roussouw
Social Worker
Bruce Hesom
Intake Coordinator
JP Le Roux
Recovery Assistant
Tanya Figueiredo
Office Manager
Filled with love and rules, Changes will get you on the straight and narrow and help you find the real you. The structure and support they provide are truly life-changing, I am a very different person today.
★★★★★Dropped our loved one in the safe hands of Changes Northcliff 2 years ago. We are forever grateful for the transformation we have experienced. The facility is receptive and staff are professional and compassionate.
★★★★★In the dark days leading up to finding Changes, I never knew the journey I was about to embark on. I had no idea what rehabilitation really meant and always had a stigma about addiction.
★★★★★I am now 2 years, 10 months and 19 days clean and sober, thanks to Changes rehab. Some of the main points I was suggested to do were to play the movie through and live life for today.
★★★★★Omw!!! I have absolutely no idea how to express my gratitude! My son initially went to another rehab. They couldn't contain him there and he was sent to a state hospital, where he was restrained.
★★★★★I was fortunate to be a patient at Changes for 90 days. I did treatment at both the primary and secondary facility. It really changed my life. I owe so much gratitude to my counsellors and the staff.
★★★★★I'm proud of the family we are at Changes and the work we do because it comes from our heart and care. Due to that care, we change lives. Changes Treatment Centre is where we make change without fear.
★★★★★My husband entered Changes at his lowest point. The care and expert guidance he received have not only saved his life but also saved our marriage. We can now look forward to a future together.
★★★★★I cannot thank Changes enough for all the support, help and encouragement they have given my son. From primary to secondary to the halfway house, he has been treated with respect and care throughout.
★★★★★My son was on the brink of destruction, but Changes stepped in. Their comprehensive approach and dedicated staff transformed him into a person I never thought I'd see again. Thank you for giving me my son back.
★★★★★Changes changed my life. Thank you all! The support and care I received during my time there were incredible. I couldn't have done it without the amazing team at Changes. I am forever grateful.
★★★★★Safe, confidential and thorough treatment helped me through a very difficult period in my life. Changes provided me with tools and skills to manage my illness and introduced me to a supportive network of people.
★★★★★Understanding the Dynamics of Enabling Addiction
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The 12 Patterns of Denial and Recovery By Fear
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Rehab Works Best When Therapy Addresses a Patient’s Beliefs and Expectations
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What Are Alcohol-Related Brain Disorders?
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