Otsile Ramarumo
Otsile has been in stable recovery from active addiction for five years and works as a recovery assistant at changes.
Otsile is very active in 12-step fellowships and helps clients understand the importance of using this resource when they are discharged from treatment. He has worked in the addiction treatment industry since 2019 in various roles including as a night manager and halfway house manager.
Otsile is also an avid media professional with a diploma in media practices from Boston Media House.
I find working in the treatment environment to be a calling. I enjoy being helpful to people suffering from addiction and assisting them to see that there is hope: That addiction recovery is not the end of life, but the beginning of a life worth living. It has been a fulfilling experience being a part of this experienced team who cares so much about their clients.
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
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.
★★★★★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.
★★★★★My son was struggling deeply, and we were desperate. Changes made a real difference. Their care and dedication turned things around, and I feel like I’ve got my son back.
★★★★★Grateful and thankful. I cannot express enough how much Changes has helped me and my family. Their support and care have been invaluable throughout this journey. We are forever grateful for their assistance.
★★★★★Tonight I attended a very informative support group hosted by Sheryl. Thank you so much for all the support Changes offers to family members. Keep up the amazing, life-changing work. We absolutely salute you!
★★★★★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.
★★★★★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.
★★★★★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.
★★★★★The day I first came to Changes, I was shown around and knew then that our daughter needed to in the best care possible. Changes team members understood her needs even before meeting her. Thank you for everything.
★★★★★My life was spiralling out of control. The moment I contacted Changes, they offered immediate support. After just one month, I found hope and direction I hadn't felt in years. Forever grateful to the team.
★★★★★I was sceptical about rehab, but Changes proved me wrong. Their holistic treatment approach addressed not just my addiction, but also the underlying issues. I’m now living a healthy, fulfilling life.
★★★★★My first interaction with Changes gave me peace of mind. I knew that they would help. Thank you for looking after my son so well. You made a world of difference, not only in his life but also mine.
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