Psychologists and Therapists for Children in Craighall Park
I provide play therapy and psychotherapy for young children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, academic pressures, or family related challenges. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, creating a safe space where children feel understood, supported, and empowered. I work with children, parents, and schools to support emotional wellbeing and development through play therapy, individual therapy, and parental guidance. I also conduct psychoeducational, school readiness, and concession and accommodation assessments, with a focus on neurodevelopmental differences and their impact on learning and behaviour.
I provide play therapy and psychotherapy for young children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, academic pressures, or family related challenges. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, creating a safe space where children feel understood, supported, and empowered. I work with children, parents, and schools to support emotional wellbeing and development through play therapy, individual therapy, and parental guidance. I also conduct psychoeducational, school readiness, and concession and accommodation assessments, with a focus on neurodevelopmental differences and their impact on learning and behaviour.
I provide individual, couples, and child play psychotherapy.
From birth, we are faced with moments that have a profound impact on the ways in which we relate with ourselves, others, and our surroundings. Our many moments of nurture, and the varying painful lived experiences leave us with overwhelming emotions that shift the ways we show up in our lives. Sometimes these pockets of our lived experiences are made sense of with the adequate care and support, and sometimes they are left in the corners of our mind, not seen, but are felt as we carry the unconscious weight of parts of who we are. Psychotherapy is a space where we may find empathic understanding of who we are, in all our intricacies.
I provide individual, couples, and child play psychotherapy.
From birth, we are faced with moments that have a profound impact on the ways in which we relate with ourselves, others, and our surroundings. Our many moments of nurture, and the varying painful lived experiences leave us with overwhelming emotions that shift the ways we show up in our lives. Sometimes these pockets of our lived experiences are made sense of with the adequate care and support, and sometimes they are left in the corners of our mind, not seen, but are felt as we carry the unconscious weight of parts of who we are. Psychotherapy is a space where we may find empathic understanding of who we are, in all our intricacies.
What guided me to this decision was the realization that I had a passion for helping people and for working with children.
Play Therapy is a type of therapy designed to be used with children in such a way that allows them to process emotions and articulate problems to parents and adults. I mainly focus on these techniques but also offer individual support to parents, couples and families.
What guided me to this decision was the realization that I had a passion for helping people and for working with children.
Play Therapy is a type of therapy designed to be used with children in such a way that allows them to process emotions and articulate problems to parents and adults. I mainly focus on these techniques but also offer individual support to parents, couples and families.
I am an Educational Psychologist working with children, preteens, teenagers, and young adults.
I conduct comprehensive Psycho-Educational assessments to better understand learning, emotional, and developmental needs, and to guide meaningful support at home and school. These assessments are used to identify strengths and challenges, determine eligibility for school-based accommodations, and provide practical recommendations to support learning.
I am an Educational Psychologist working with children, preteens, teenagers, and young adults.
I conduct comprehensive Psycho-Educational assessments to better understand learning, emotional, and developmental needs, and to guide meaningful support at home and school. These assessments are used to identify strengths and challenges, determine eligibility for school-based accommodations, and provide practical recommendations to support learning.
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Struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, trauma etc.? Have you been having problems in your relationships? Have you been experiencing troubling emotions and thoughts? Or you are not quite sure what is the problem? Not to worry, I am here to assist you!
Struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, trauma etc.? Have you been having problems in your relationships? Have you been experiencing troubling emotions and thoughts? Or you are not quite sure what is the problem? Not to worry, I am here to assist you!
My ideal client is someone who is navigating a significant personal, emotional, or life transition and is seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to understand themselves more deeply. They may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, stress, burnout, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, or the emotional weight of family and social pressures. Often, they arrive feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck aware that something needs to shift but unsure of where to begin.
Their needs centre around being genuinely heard, validated, and provided with a therapeutic relationship they can trust.
My ideal client is someone who is navigating a significant personal, emotional, or life transition and is seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to understand themselves more deeply. They may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, stress, burnout, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, or the emotional weight of family and social pressures. Often, they arrive feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck aware that something needs to shift but unsure of where to begin.
Their needs centre around being genuinely heard, validated, and provided with a therapeutic relationship they can trust.
Uncontrollable behavior of children and teenagers.
With over 13 years of hands-on experience, I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and holistic approach to growth and wellness. I keep up to date with the latest research and trainings to ensure you are getting evidence-based care. This isn't just a job for me—it's a calling. I lead growth and behavioral change
Uncontrollable behavior of children and teenagers.
With over 13 years of hands-on experience, I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and holistic approach to growth and wellness. I keep up to date with the latest research and trainings to ensure you are getting evidence-based care. This isn't just a job for me—it's a calling. I lead growth and behavioral change
Are you intentional about making a positive change in your life, yet struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling stuck?
Are you having anxious thoughts and feelings impacting daily life, relationships, or overall wellbeing?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, needing guidance and support to reclaim your wellness?
Are past experiences or traumas that may be contributing to current anxiety or self- doubt?
Want to feel calmer, and in control of your thoughts and emotions?
Want to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life that aligns with your values and goals?
Come as you are, reach out to us, working together, one step at a
Are you intentional about making a positive change in your life, yet struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling stuck?
Are you having anxious thoughts and feelings impacting daily life, relationships, or overall wellbeing?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, needing guidance and support to reclaim your wellness?
Are past experiences or traumas that may be contributing to current anxiety or self- doubt?
Want to feel calmer, and in control of your thoughts and emotions?
Want to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life that aligns with your values and goals?
Come as you are, reach out to us, working together, one step at a
My ideal clients are students, adults, and couples navigating stress, trauma, sexual abuse, relationships, career or life transitions, and emotional challenges. They come seeking support when feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their experiences, identify patterns, and develop practical coping strategies that empower them to move forward with confidence and clarity.
My ideal clients are students, adults, and couples navigating stress, trauma, sexual abuse, relationships, career or life transitions, and emotional challenges. They come seeking support when feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their experiences, identify patterns, and develop practical coping strategies that empower them to move forward with confidence and clarity.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who recognises that seeking support is an act of courage and vulnerability. At the heart of my practice, is a deep commitment for creating a warm and inclusive space where, individuals couples, and families can freely share their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
I am also committed to providing a supportive environment where you feel valued, heard and empowered to navigate your unique journey towards healing, growth and self-discovery.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who recognises that seeking support is an act of courage and vulnerability. At the heart of my practice, is a deep commitment for creating a warm and inclusive space where, individuals couples, and families can freely share their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
I am also committed to providing a supportive environment where you feel valued, heard and empowered to navigate your unique journey towards healing, growth and self-discovery.
Individual, couple and family counselling.
Individual, couple and family counselling.
As a Social worker who believes in family preservation and which is a NEED as children get affected daily when their parents are getting divorced and as their advocate it's upon me to assess "presenting problem" have sessions, identify the problem, offer Counselling to children and their families including extended families if there is a need and the purpose of all this is to reunify our families.
I am a professional Social worker, EAP Practitioner and a Life Coach. I advocate for children, Awareness talks, Assessment, Attend children's court hearings, Crisis management, Counselling children and their families, family preservation, family reunification, Mediation, Parental rights and responsibilities Mental health Issues and Life Coaching
As a Social worker who believes in family preservation and which is a NEED as children get affected daily when their parents are getting divorced and as their advocate it's upon me to assess "presenting problem" have sessions, identify the problem, offer Counselling to children and their families including extended families if there is a need and the purpose of all this is to reunify our families.
I am a professional Social worker, EAP Practitioner and a Life Coach. I advocate for children, Awareness talks, Assessment, Attend children's court hearings, Crisis management, Counselling children and their families, family preservation, family reunification, Mediation, Parental rights and responsibilities Mental health Issues and Life Coaching
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.
Thus supporting and guiding children, teenagers and adults with the challenges and transitions they face in their life.
Specialist Wellness Counsellors provide counselling services specifically related to an individual's overall wellness and well-being in various dimensions of life. Our primary goal is to empower individuals to have a balanced and fulfilling life by supporting and guiding an individual through challenges.
Thus supporting and guiding children, teenagers and adults with the challenges and transitions they face in their life.
Specialist Wellness Counsellors provide counselling services specifically related to an individual's overall wellness and well-being in various dimensions of life. Our primary goal is to empower individuals to have a balanced and fulfilling life by supporting and guiding an individual through challenges.
I am a registered counselor. I believe that change starts when you acknowledge the fact that something must be done and you work towards bringing the change you need. I uphold the required ethical conduct and a safe space which gives the client the freedom to Express themselves in the way they feel comfortable.
I am a registered counselor. I believe that change starts when you acknowledge the fact that something must be done and you work towards bringing the change you need. I uphold the required ethical conduct and a safe space which gives the client the freedom to Express themselves in the way they feel comfortable.
My range of services include: Psycho Educational assessments, Exam concessions and accommodations, Individual Psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, Trauma Counselling and Play Therapy for children.
I am an Educational Psychologist with 30 years experience in helping to support families and individuals across their life span using a strength based , brain based approach and a creative therapeutic model of solution focused therapy.
My range of services include: Psycho Educational assessments, Exam concessions and accommodations, Individual Psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, Trauma Counselling and Play Therapy for children.
I am an Educational Psychologist with 30 years experience in helping to support families and individuals across their life span using a strength based , brain based approach and a creative therapeutic model of solution focused therapy.
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.
Through many years of experience in the filed of psychology, i can assist you, you children, partner and family and friends manage and cope with problems through applying different techniques suitable for your set of problems, challenges and concerns.
We all have a pain point that makes us feel like we do not have the resources to cope and deal with them on our own. However, you should not feel alone. Reach out to me and let's figure this out together. I will apply my skills and techniques, while you provide context of your situation or problems and apply the techniques to change and better and deal with your situation or problems. You don't have to feel alone. Reach out!!
Through many years of experience in the filed of psychology, i can assist you, you children, partner and family and friends manage and cope with problems through applying different techniques suitable for your set of problems, challenges and concerns.
We all have a pain point that makes us feel like we do not have the resources to cope and deal with them on our own. However, you should not feel alone. Reach out to me and let's figure this out together. I will apply my skills and techniques, while you provide context of your situation or problems and apply the techniques to change and better and deal with your situation or problems. You don't have to feel alone. Reach out!!
I am a registered Psychometrist offering educational and psycho-educational assessments, as well as career guidance, for children, adolescents, and adults.
I believe assessment is most meaningful when it goes beyond test results. My approach focuses on understanding the whole person within their unique South African context, while ensuring assessments are ethical, evidence-based, and aligned with with HPCSA guidelines.
I am a registered Psychometrist offering educational and psycho-educational assessments, as well as career guidance, for children, adolescents, and adults.
I believe assessment is most meaningful when it goes beyond test results. My approach focuses on understanding the whole person within their unique South African context, while ensuring assessments are ethical, evidence-based, and aligned with with HPCSA guidelines.
Only perfection can judge, and nobody is perfect.
My goal is not only to assist my clients to manage their struggles but to thrive—building a strong sense of identity, purpose, and self-belief. I offer a space where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful, balanced lives.
Only perfection can judge, and nobody is perfect.
My goal is not only to assist my clients to manage their struggles but to thrive—building a strong sense of identity, purpose, and self-belief. I offer a space where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful, balanced lives.
Nearby Children Counsellors Searches for Craighall Park
- Cresta
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- Parkwood
- Randburg
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- Sandown
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.