Meet the Clinical Team
Franklin Makwaeba
Social Worker | Crossroads Recovery Centre Pretoria
Franklin Makwaeba is a Social Worker within the Social Work and Counselling team at Crossroads Recovery Centre's Pretoria treatment centre, with 8 years of professional experience.
His work supports people navigating addiction and recovery through counselling, structured recovery support and therapeutic engagement. Franklin's approach recognises recovery as an ongoing journey and places importance on empowerment, personal development and the support people need as they work towards life beyond treatment.
- Social Worker
- 8 Years' Professional Experience
- Pretoria Treatment Centre
- Social Work / Counselling
About Franklin
Supporting People Through Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Franklin Makwaeba works as a Social Worker within the Social Work and Counselling team at Crossroads Recovery Centre's Pretoria treatment centre.
With 8 years of professional experience, Franklin brings a social-work perspective to addiction recovery, supporting individuals through counselling, recovery planning and structured therapeutic support.
His areas of professional experience include alcohol and drug addiction as well as several substance-related and behavioural addictions. His work also includes individual counselling, group therapy, family counselling and relapse-prevention support.
Franklin's perspective on recovery emphasises that recovery should be understood as a journey rather than a single event. His work focuses on supporting people as they develop the personal skills, support structures and sense of empowerment needed to continue recovery beyond formal treatment.
Qualifications & Registrations
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Professional Registrations
SACSSP
BHF
Professional Development
Training Supporting His Professional Practice
Professional training and development recorded by Franklin as part of his ongoing practice.
Clinical Experience
Areas Franklin Works With
Substance-Related Addictions
- Alcohol Addiction
- Drug Addiction
- Cocaine Addiction
- Heroin Addiction
- Cannabis Addiction
- Prescription Drug Addiction
Behavioural Addictions
- Gambling Addiction
- Sex Addiction
Counselling & Recovery Support
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Counselling
- Individual Counselling
- Group Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
Patient Support
Services Provided During Treatment and Recovery
Initial Assessments
Supporting the initial process of understanding a person's circumstances and recovery needs.
Individual Therapy
One-to-one therapeutic support within the recovery process.
Group Therapy
Supporting structured therapeutic engagement within a group environment.
Family Counselling
Helping families engage constructively with the recovery process.
Recovery Planning
Supporting the development of practical plans for continued recovery.
Relapse Prevention
Helping individuals consider risks, coping strategies and ongoing recovery.
Educational Workshops
Providing structured educational support relevant to addiction and recovery.
Treatment Philosophy
Recovery as an Ongoing Journey
“Recovery is a journey rather than a single event.”
Franklin's perspective on addiction treatment recognises that meaningful recovery develops over time. Treatment can provide an important foundation, but recovery continues through personal development, accountability, support and the application of recovery principles in everyday life.
His approach places importance on helping people build confidence and develop the skills required to continue their recovery beyond the structured treatment environment.
Areas of Support
Addiction and Recovery Needs Franklin Works With
What Patients Can Expect
Support Through the Recovery Process
Franklin's role involves supporting individuals through counselling and recovery-focused interventions within the Crossroads Recovery Centre treatment environment.
His questionnaire highlights individual and group therapeutic support, family involvement, recovery planning and relapse prevention as important elements of his work.
His approach places emphasis on empowerment and helping people prepare for continued life and recovery beyond formal treatment.
Family Involvement
Supporting Recovery Beyond the Individual
Family counselling forms part of Franklin's professional work at Crossroads Recovery Centre.
Where appropriate within an individual's treatment process, family involvement can provide additional support and help those close to the person better understand addiction, treatment and recovery.
Franklin's questionnaire also refers to family support groups as part of the recovery process.
Learn About Crossroads RecoveryFrom the Clinician
Franklin's Perspective on Recovery
What approach supports addiction recovery?
Franklin identifies the 12-Step programme as an important recovery framework.
What would you say to someone considering rehabilitation?
Franklin describes recovery as a journey rather than a single event, reinforcing the importance of looking beyond the immediate treatment period towards continued recovery.
What do you find rewarding about working in addiction recovery?
Franklin highlights empowerment and seeing how people progress in life after treatment as meaningful aspects of recovery work.
Recovery Values
Qualities That Can Support the Recovery Journey
Franklin's approach reflects the importance of personal development alongside responsible, collaborative professional support.
Professional Interest
A Continuing Interest in Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Franklin identifies alcohol addiction as a particular area of professional interest within addiction treatment.
Learn About Alcohol Addiction TreatmentProfessional Affiliations
Professional Bodies
Communication
Languages Spoken
Being able to communicate effectively can contribute to building understanding and supportive relationships throughout the treatment process.
Questions with Franklin
Franklin's Perspective on Treatment and Recovery
Franklin identifies the 12-Step programme as an important framework within addiction recovery.
Franklin's questionnaire identifies alcohol and drug addiction among the primary areas he works with.
Franklin's work includes family counselling, and his questionnaire also identifies family support groups as part of the recovery process.
Franklin views recovery as a journey rather than a single event, with rehabilitation providing an opportunity to begin building a foundation for continued recovery.
Franklin highlights empowerment and seeing people progress in life after treatment as rewarding aspects of his work.
Franklin highlights empowerment, self-esteem, ethics, accountability and professional collaboration.
Franklin identifies professional training as one way he continues developing his knowledge.
Recovery is a journey rather than a single event.
Franklin MakwaebaSocial Worker, Crossroads Recovery Centre Pretoria
Crossroads Recovery Centre
Part of the Pretoria Social Work & Counselling Team
Franklin works within the Social Work and Counselling team at Crossroads Recovery Centre's Pretoria treatment centre. His role contributes to the broader treatment environment supporting individuals affected by addiction as they work through treatment and towards continued recovery.
Take the Next Step
Speak to Crossroads Recovery Centre
If you or someone close to you needs support for addiction, the Crossroads Recovery Centre admissions team can help you understand the next steps, treatment options and admission process.
Pretoria Admissions +27 82 653 3311Confidential guidance from the Crossroads Recovery Centre admissions team.
Request a Confidential Call
Complete the form and a member of our admissions team will contact you.