Psychologists and Therapists for Children in Cosmo City

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Tshegofatso Gaebuelwe
Social Worker, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Services include grief counselling for children, family therapy, mental health education, trauma and healing training, and violence prevention workshops to foster overall well-being and growth.
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
Services include grief counselling for children, family therapy, mental health education, trauma and healing training, and violence prevention workshops to foster overall well-being and growth.
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
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Sarah Cohen-Schwarz
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
I am a professional counsellor and work with adults, adolescents and children in many areas including trauma, bereavement, self-awareness, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and personal growth, amongst others.
Counselling is meaningful, challenging and rewarding. It is a way of making an authentic connection with ourselves. When we no longer expect ourselves to conform to rigid ideas about how we should be, we start to develop resilience and greater capacity to choose the lives we want.
I am a professional counsellor and work with adults, adolescents and children in many areas including trauma, bereavement, self-awareness, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and personal growth, amongst others.
Counselling is meaningful, challenging and rewarding. It is a way of making an authentic connection with ourselves. When we no longer expect ourselves to conform to rigid ideas about how we should be, we start to develop resilience and greater capacity to choose the lives we want.
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Simone Padotan
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Randburg 2193
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or emotionally strained in their learning or daily lives.
I offer psycho-educational assessments, psychotherapy, and tailored strategies to support academic, emotional, and personal growth. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, with a focus on fostering clarity, resilience, and self-assurance.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or emotionally strained in their learning or daily lives.
I offer psycho-educational assessments, psychotherapy, and tailored strategies to support academic, emotional, and personal growth. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, with a focus on fostering clarity, resilience, and self-assurance.
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Kgomotso Motsepe
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy ,compassion, recognising, and appreciating the complexities of the human functioning. Access to psychotherapy is an investment not only for ourselves but for our loved ones. I am HPCSA registered and licensed Clinical Psychologist with the ability to build rapport to facilitate client insight and growth. I am a multilingual and skilled to work within a multicultural context, with individuals, groups, couples and families.
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy ,compassion, recognising, and appreciating the complexities of the human functioning. Access to psychotherapy is an investment not only for ourselves but for our loved ones. I am HPCSA registered and licensed Clinical Psychologist with the ability to build rapport to facilitate client insight and growth. I am a multilingual and skilled to work within a multicultural context, with individuals, groups, couples and families.
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Mamoshabe Suzan Matlebjane
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Online Only
I am an Educational psychologist working with individuals, couples, young children and adolescents. My approach is Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) integrating a variety of evidence-based psychological techniques such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work with children, teenagers, adults, couples and families. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based therapeutic approach, which incorporates positive psychology principles and practices, and which helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems.
I am an Educational psychologist working with individuals, couples, young children and adolescents. My approach is Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) integrating a variety of evidence-based psychological techniques such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work with children, teenagers, adults, couples and families. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based therapeutic approach, which incorporates positive psychology principles and practices, and which helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems.
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Linda De Rooster
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Are you concerned about your child's development or school functioning?
I do psycho-educational assessments, and the diagnosis of ADHD, behaviour and learning disorders. I also specialise in medico-legal work.
Are you concerned about your child's development or school functioning?
I do psycho-educational assessments, and the diagnosis of ADHD, behaviour and learning disorders. I also specialise in medico-legal work.
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Refilwe Ngwana
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Brixton 2019
Everyone is searching for a well balanced life. Psychologically and emotionally. I am here to help you find ways to restore life and balance.
Everyone is searching for a well balanced life. Psychologically and emotionally. I am here to help you find ways to restore life and balance.
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Mathema Florence Molapo
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
I am a private social worker who is affiliated with the South Africa Council for social services and I have a professional experience of working with teenagers, as I was once employed by the Department of education as a learner support agent, I have also worked with both married and divorced couples. In my line of duty I also offer counseling to people who are infected or affected with HIV/Aids, I also provide support to individuals and families who have lost their loved ones. I have worked at Thuthuzela care center and I have gained experience of working with victims who were sexually harassed.
I am a private social worker who is affiliated with the South Africa Council for social services and I have a professional experience of working with teenagers, as I was once employed by the Department of education as a learner support agent, I have also worked with both married and divorced couples. In my line of duty I also offer counseling to people who are infected or affected with HIV/Aids, I also provide support to individuals and families who have lost their loved ones. I have worked at Thuthuzela care center and I have gained experience of working with victims who were sexually harassed.
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Aimee Dube Langkilde
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Sandton 2191
She completed her Bachelor's degree at Monash University first in Public health and double majored in Psychology and Child and Youth Care Work.
Aimee has trained in various contexts such as Helen Joseph Hospital, Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, Edenvale Hospital, The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, The Phelophepa Health Care Train, The Johannesburg Parent and Child Counselling Centre, The Ububele Educational and Psychotherapy Trust, and Alexandra Township.
She completed her Bachelor's degree at Monash University first in Public health and double majored in Psychology and Child and Youth Care Work.
Aimee has trained in various contexts such as Helen Joseph Hospital, Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, Edenvale Hospital, The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, The Phelophepa Health Care Train, The Johannesburg Parent and Child Counselling Centre, The Ububele Educational and Psychotherapy Trust, and Alexandra Township.
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GuMpsych
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Often we feel disconnected & overwhelmed by life’s challenges, battling anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or unresolved trauma. Finding ourselves out of control & needing to find a balance & a sense of control of our lives. Seeking emotional healing, personal growth, & inner peace we then have a goal to build resilience, enhance self-awareness & break free from negative patterns. We want to find clarity & align with our authentic selves, foster healthier relationships & experience a greater sense of empowerment & well-being. We will focus on achieving meaningful personal transformation ultimately guiding you toward authenticity
Often we feel disconnected & overwhelmed by life’s challenges, battling anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or unresolved trauma. Finding ourselves out of control & needing to find a balance & a sense of control of our lives. Seeking emotional healing, personal growth, & inner peace we then have a goal to build resilience, enhance self-awareness & break free from negative patterns. We want to find clarity & align with our authentic selves, foster healthier relationships & experience a greater sense of empowerment & well-being. We will focus on achieving meaningful personal transformation ultimately guiding you toward authenticity
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Muhammad Coovadia
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
1 Endorsed
I support children, adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, low mood, identity questions, occupational pressure, and relationship or marital strain.
I have worked in universities, schools, corporate settings, hospitals and community spaces, delivering community projects that link mental health with practical, everyday challenges. I have also published a peer-reviewed academic article and widely read op-eds for the Daily Maverick and IOL, and participated in interviews on various TV and radio stations.
I support children, adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, low mood, identity questions, occupational pressure, and relationship or marital strain.
I have worked in universities, schools, corporate settings, hospitals and community spaces, delivering community projects that link mental health with practical, everyday challenges. I have also published a peer-reviewed academic article and widely read op-eds for the Daily Maverick and IOL, and participated in interviews on various TV and radio stations.
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Simoné Vink
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
If you would like to start your unique therapeutic process, contact me!
I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
If you would like to start your unique therapeutic process, contact me!
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Frans Itumeleng Selinda
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Montana 0151
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking support for emotional, psychological, and life challenges. This includes adolescents and adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. I also welcome clients who may not have a specific diagnosis but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or in need of personal growth and self-understanding
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking support for emotional, psychological, and life challenges. This includes adolescents and adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. I also welcome clients who may not have a specific diagnosis but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or in need of personal growth and self-understanding
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Elsee Magdalena Le Roux
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
2 Endorsed
I love people and are passionate to help children and their families to work through change or trauma.
I see people with ADHD, ADD, anxiety, Behavioural issues, bereavement, coping skills, Depression, Developmental disorders, Emotional disturbances, Family Conflict, Intellectual disabilities, Marital counselling, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting skills, Peer Relationship difficulties, School Issues, Self-esteem, Self-harming, Trauma and PTSD.
I love people and are passionate to help children and their families to work through change or trauma.
I see people with ADHD, ADD, anxiety, Behavioural issues, bereavement, coping skills, Depression, Developmental disorders, Emotional disturbances, Family Conflict, Intellectual disabilities, Marital counselling, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting skills, Peer Relationship difficulties, School Issues, Self-esteem, Self-harming, Trauma and PTSD.
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Kgomotso Blessing Siwelane
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Centurion 0157
Kgomotso Siwelane is a clinical psychologist registered with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA). She has over 11 years of training in the psychology field. She seeks to assist clients to clarify and accept emotional problems, understand the root of their difficulties and gain mastery over them, and obtain insight into their behavioural patterns that maintain their psychological challenges. All this is to facilitate a move towards acceptance, modification, and change. An emotional crisis could very well be a turning point in a client’s life where they can choose to either move forward or backward.
Kgomotso Siwelane is a clinical psychologist registered with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA). She has over 11 years of training in the psychology field. She seeks to assist clients to clarify and accept emotional problems, understand the root of their difficulties and gain mastery over them, and obtain insight into their behavioural patterns that maintain their psychological challenges. All this is to facilitate a move towards acceptance, modification, and change. An emotional crisis could very well be a turning point in a client’s life where they can choose to either move forward or backward.
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Dzivhuluwani Nwashe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
As an integrative therapist, I work with children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, couples, and groups, tailoring my approach to each individual’s unique background and needs.
I believe that each person’s journey is different, and my role is to create a space where you can explore your inner world and rediscover your strengths. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or family/interpersonal conflicts, Grief, academic or behavioral difficulties, I aim to help you build healthier coping mechanisms, & enhance self-awareness
As an integrative therapist, I work with children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, couples, and groups, tailoring my approach to each individual’s unique background and needs.
I believe that each person’s journey is different, and my role is to create a space where you can explore your inner world and rediscover your strengths. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or family/interpersonal conflicts, Grief, academic or behavioral difficulties, I aim to help you build healthier coping mechanisms, & enhance self-awareness
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Nasreen Saloojee
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Sandton 2191
A dedicated and knowledgable registered educational psychologist with experience working in pre-primary, primary, secondary as well as tertiary levels of education. I am committed to helping individuals through ongoing support, evaluation and establishing trusting relationships.
A dedicated and knowledgable registered educational psychologist with experience working in pre-primary, primary, secondary as well as tertiary levels of education. I am committed to helping individuals through ongoing support, evaluation and establishing trusting relationships.
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Sumen Reddy
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Edenvale 1609
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, workplace stress, burnout, emotional dysregulation, dissociation, behavioural difficulties, relationship and adjustment challenges.
I provide psychotherapy and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. My areas of interest include trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, dissociation, and behavioural difficulties. I use an integrative approach incorporating Ego State Therapy, psychodynamic principles, and hypnotherapy where appropriate to support healing and emotional well-being.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, workplace stress, burnout, emotional dysregulation, dissociation, behavioural difficulties, relationship and adjustment challenges.
I provide psychotherapy and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. My areas of interest include trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, dissociation, and behavioural difficulties. I use an integrative approach incorporating Ego State Therapy, psychodynamic principles, and hypnotherapy where appropriate to support healing and emotional well-being.
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Marguerite Black
General Counsellor, MA
Serves Area
Do you feel emotionally exhausted & worn out by life? As Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I provide a nurturing, compassionate space in which all ages and any issues, esp. depression, grief & PTSD are embraced in a spirit of unconditional care. I'll help you GROW and build your STORY towards wholeness through biodynamic therapy, CBT, Mindfulness Stress Reduction, Expressive Arts & Narrative. My work includes evidence-based assessments & reports...I am dedicated to help you stop self-sabotaging self-talk, to be free of unwarranted shame, fear; self-doubt & change unhelpful perceptions/attitudes. Start to feel BETTER & HEAL today...
Do you feel emotionally exhausted & worn out by life? As Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I provide a nurturing, compassionate space in which all ages and any issues, esp. depression, grief & PTSD are embraced in a spirit of unconditional care. I'll help you GROW and build your STORY towards wholeness through biodynamic therapy, CBT, Mindfulness Stress Reduction, Expressive Arts & Narrative. My work includes evidence-based assessments & reports...I am dedicated to help you stop self-sabotaging self-talk, to be free of unwarranted shame, fear; self-doubt & change unhelpful perceptions/attitudes. Start to feel BETTER & HEAL today...
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Sehorane Mavis Lehlomela
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
My name is Sehorane Lehlomela affectionately known as Seho, a Social Worker who has interests in working with children and adults who experience life challenges.
i have been working with people who experienced trauma because of war in their countries and children who were separated from their parents. I have been working with gender base violence survivors providing counselling.
My name is Sehorane Lehlomela affectionately known as Seho, a Social Worker who has interests in working with children and adults who experience life challenges.
i have been working with people who experienced trauma because of war in their countries and children who were separated from their parents. I have been working with gender base violence survivors providing counselling.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).

What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way

What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.

Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.

How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.