Parenting Therapists in Craighall
I hold a Doctorate in Psychology and bring over 20 years of experience working across trauma-focused settings, including crisis lines and private practice. Throughout my career, I have been committed to supporting individuals facing complex emotional and psychological challenges. My work integrates academic training with practical experience, allowing me to offer a holistic, compassionate approach to healing. By blending evidence-based psychological frameworks with integrative practices, I aim to support meaningful and sustainable transformation for those I work with.
I hold a Doctorate in Psychology and bring over 20 years of experience working across trauma-focused settings, including crisis lines and private practice. Throughout my career, I have been committed to supporting individuals facing complex emotional and psychological challenges. My work integrates academic training with practical experience, allowing me to offer a holistic, compassionate approach to healing. By blending evidence-based psychological frameworks with integrative practices, I aim to support meaningful and sustainable transformation for those I work with.
Seeking psychological services can be a confusing and daunting experience however I aim to provide a safe, empathic, non-judgmental and collaborative therapeutic environment where we work together in gaining insight into your difficulties and experiences; and carve out space for healing, growth, fulfilment and meaning in your life.
Seeking psychological services can be a confusing and daunting experience however I aim to provide a safe, empathic, non-judgmental and collaborative therapeutic environment where we work together in gaining insight into your difficulties and experiences; and carve out space for healing, growth, fulfilment and meaning in your life.
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
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Lize Wilken is a creative and dynamic Social Worker with extensive years of experience working with individuals, adolescents and children. She is highly skilled and provides quality services that puts theory into practice in an empathetic and nurturing manner. Lize provides her clients, with a safe environment that enables growth, change and healing in an ethical and competent manner based on knowledge and experience.
Lize Wilken is a creative and dynamic Social Worker with extensive years of experience working with individuals, adolescents and children. She is highly skilled and provides quality services that puts theory into practice in an empathetic and nurturing manner. Lize provides her clients, with a safe environment that enables growth, change and healing in an ethical and competent manner based on knowledge and experience.
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can openly express their thoughts. i see adolescents, adults elders and couples with any issues, working from a solution focused perspective. In our conversations you initially talk about your reason for being here. However, after that we mainly focus on change i.e. your future wishes and best hopes for yourself and then we work out how to get there. This creates much hope, direction, optimisms and emotions. My passion is to rebuild family relations and strengthening the family systems, through individual, couples and family counselling services
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can openly express their thoughts. i see adolescents, adults elders and couples with any issues, working from a solution focused perspective. In our conversations you initially talk about your reason for being here. However, after that we mainly focus on change i.e. your future wishes and best hopes for yourself and then we work out how to get there. This creates much hope, direction, optimisms and emotions. My passion is to rebuild family relations and strengthening the family systems, through individual, couples and family counselling services
I'm a psychologist who understands how our culture, traditions, gender, family and our overall environment shape us. With this understanding, I work with diverse clients using most of the South African languages. With my 20 plus years as a clinical psychologist, I strongly believe that taking care of our mental health makes it possible to live a fulfilled life.
I'm a psychologist who understands how our culture, traditions, gender, family and our overall environment shape us. With this understanding, I work with diverse clients using most of the South African languages. With my 20 plus years as a clinical psychologist, I strongly believe that taking care of our mental health makes it possible to live a fulfilled life.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life's challenges and day to day tasks. someone who needs clarity on how to deal with challenges and apply themselves effectively to their respective spheres of life. A client that needs a safe space to explore their limitations, and set goals relating to how they would like to see themselves improving. A client that would like to get to the root of possible behavior that impacts their lives negatively, and how to change these behaviors into healthier mechanisms that can change their lives for the better.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life's challenges and day to day tasks. someone who needs clarity on how to deal with challenges and apply themselves effectively to their respective spheres of life. A client that needs a safe space to explore their limitations, and set goals relating to how they would like to see themselves improving. A client that would like to get to the root of possible behavior that impacts their lives negatively, and how to change these behaviors into healthier mechanisms that can change their lives for the better.
Areas of focus: Support counselling, Parent-teen relationships, Men's mental wellness.
All parts of the human experiences are interlinked, and one has to strive for holistic wellness, not only mentally but also physically, emotionally, financially, socially, and spiritually in order to heal, manage, and function as close to their optimum as possible. We are unique and may experience the same problem differently, there is no one size fits all approach to the human experience thus no one size fits all solution to faced challenges which is why my focus is on assisting you as my client by providing you with comprehensive and holistic counselling tailored to your unique experiences
Areas of focus: Support counselling, Parent-teen relationships, Men's mental wellness.
All parts of the human experiences are interlinked, and one has to strive for holistic wellness, not only mentally but also physically, emotionally, financially, socially, and spiritually in order to heal, manage, and function as close to their optimum as possible. We are unique and may experience the same problem differently, there is no one size fits all approach to the human experience thus no one size fits all solution to faced challenges which is why my focus is on assisting you as my client by providing you with comprehensive and holistic counselling tailored to your unique experiences
As a Counselling Psychologist based in Northcliff / Fairland, I provide high quality, focused therapy that aims to help any client in my care to live a fuller life. If you’re struggling with relationships, or wanting to move past troubles or behaviours that are holding you back, psychotherapy can support you to engage with these in a way that helps you to truly move forward.
As a Counselling Psychologist based in Northcliff / Fairland, I provide high quality, focused therapy that aims to help any client in my care to live a fuller life. If you’re struggling with relationships, or wanting to move past troubles or behaviours that are holding you back, psychotherapy can support you to engage with these in a way that helps you to truly move forward.
Additionally, I provide compassionate guidance for individuals coping with neurodiversity, addressing parenting struggles, infertility, perinatal loss and families in crisis.
As a counsellor, my mission is to guide individuals who are seeking more fulfillment in life, empowering them to navigate the delicate balance between work, personal aspirations, and self-discovery. I specialize in supporting clients who feel a stirring desire for change, recognizing that they are capable of achieving more and yearning to unlock their full potential. In our sessions, we explore the unique challenges that arise from juggling the demands of daily life, families and parenthood while striving to pursue personal dreams and aspirations.
Additionally, I provide compassionate guidance for individuals coping with neurodiversity, addressing parenting struggles, infertility, perinatal loss and families in crisis.
As a counsellor, my mission is to guide individuals who are seeking more fulfillment in life, empowering them to navigate the delicate balance between work, personal aspirations, and self-discovery. I specialize in supporting clients who feel a stirring desire for change, recognizing that they are capable of achieving more and yearning to unlock their full potential. In our sessions, we explore the unique challenges that arise from juggling the demands of daily life, families and parenthood while striving to pursue personal dreams and aspirations.
I empower parents to cultivate effective communication.
As a dedicated social worker, I am driven by a passion for empowering individuals and communities to thrive. With a strong foundation in empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity, I strive to create safe and inclusive spaces for growth and transformation. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, recognizing the resilience and potential within each person. I am committed to ongoing learning, self-reflection, and advocacy, working towards, a more just and compassionate society for all.
I empower parents to cultivate effective communication.
As a dedicated social worker, I am driven by a passion for empowering individuals and communities to thrive. With a strong foundation in empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity, I strive to create safe and inclusive spaces for growth and transformation. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, recognizing the resilience and potential within each person. I am committed to ongoing learning, self-reflection, and advocacy, working towards, a more just and compassionate society for all.
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.
Hi, My name is Jacqui. I came upon the decision of going into Social Work and Play Therapy in 2018. What guided me to this decision was the realization that I had a passion for helping people and for working with children. I think my personality is what makes me able to communicate so easily with children. I am a person who is fun, loving and caring and if a phrase could describe me it would be that “I am a child at heart”. What I offer here at Pondering Possibilities is a service that will help you and your child navigate the stressors of life, through activities focused on therapy and play. Look forward to meeting you soon.
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.
Hi, My name is Jacqui. I came upon the decision of going into Social Work and Play Therapy in 2018. What guided me to this decision was the realization that I had a passion for helping people and for working with children. I think my personality is what makes me able to communicate so easily with children. I am a person who is fun, loving and caring and if a phrase could describe me it would be that “I am a child at heart”. What I offer here at Pondering Possibilities is a service that will help you and your child navigate the stressors of life, through activities focused on therapy and play. Look forward to meeting you soon.
Dramatherapy is a safe, non-judgmental and non-confrontational way of exploring and reflecting on experiences and feelings. It is not about performing or being good at drama. It is a personal journey into self-discovery and wholeness that reaches deep within one’s soul. It is based less on talking and more on using the imagination and the body. It provides the opportunity to try out new ways of getting in touch with oneself and interacting with other people. It can help you to discover the ability that lies within you to be creative and playful.
Dramatherapy is a safe, non-judgmental and non-confrontational way of exploring and reflecting on experiences and feelings. It is not about performing or being good at drama. It is a personal journey into self-discovery and wholeness that reaches deep within one’s soul. It is based less on talking and more on using the imagination and the body. It provides the opportunity to try out new ways of getting in touch with oneself and interacting with other people. It can help you to discover the ability that lies within you to be creative and playful.
I'm a qualified Educational Psychologist (M.ed UJ). I'm interested in learners with learning barriers. Clients who need psycho-educational assessments and services related to support of learners with barriers can contact me. Parents needing positive parenting strategies can also contact me. I can also assist with study skills and emotional support.
I'm a qualified Educational Psychologist (M.ed UJ). I'm interested in learners with learning barriers. Clients who need psycho-educational assessments and services related to support of learners with barriers can contact me. Parents needing positive parenting strategies can also contact me. I can also assist with study skills and emotional support.
Tanele Cecilia Shabangu
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Noordwyk 1687
I'm a psychological practitioner with over 10 years of counselling experience. I hold Bachelor of Social Sciences honours degree, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree, a Diploma in Counselling and communications and a first aid level one certificate that includes behavioural emergencies management for the mental health professionals.
I'm a natural connector with people. I specialize in trauma counselling, trauma debriefing, children (7-10), young adults and adults. I offer my sessions in 5 languages: Siswati, Zulu, Xhosa, Sesotho and Sepedi.
I practice at Waterfall, Herford office park in Vorna Valley.
I'm a psychological practitioner with over 10 years of counselling experience. I hold Bachelor of Social Sciences honours degree, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree, a Diploma in Counselling and communications and a first aid level one certificate that includes behavioural emergencies management for the mental health professionals.
I'm a natural connector with people. I specialize in trauma counselling, trauma debriefing, children (7-10), young adults and adults. I offer my sessions in 5 languages: Siswati, Zulu, Xhosa, Sesotho and Sepedi.
I practice at Waterfall, Herford office park in Vorna Valley.
Services include children's court matters, Mediation assisting with drafting effective Parenting Plans and supervised visits.
My Passion for maintaining and rebuilding family relations looks at ways in which they communicate, then improving those ways and also assisting them buid ones that work better for them. The Strength Perspective/approache best describes how client's will be assisted looking at the Systems as a whole. We offer Social Work services for social and emotional challanges with a focus on family preservation, building and rebuilding family relations and strengthening the family systems, through individual, couples and family counselling services.
Services include children's court matters, Mediation assisting with drafting effective Parenting Plans and supervised visits.
My Passion for maintaining and rebuilding family relations looks at ways in which they communicate, then improving those ways and also assisting them buid ones that work better for them. The Strength Perspective/approache best describes how client's will be assisted looking at the Systems as a whole. We offer Social Work services for social and emotional challanges with a focus on family preservation, building and rebuilding family relations and strengthening the family systems, through individual, couples and family counselling services.
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.
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.
I also offer individual counselling, as well as counselling for parents of teenagers.
My name is Mariska van der Meulen and we offer quality counselling at affordable rates. I chose the name Meraki as it really speaks to me about the supportive, non judgmental environment in which healing takes place. It is a Greek word meaning "to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put something of yourself in your work". We are 7 therapists at Meraki and our aim is to create a safe, compassionate and understanding space where we can explore solutions and find new empowering ways of dealing with challenges.
I also offer individual counselling, as well as counselling for parents of teenagers.
My name is Mariska van der Meulen and we offer quality counselling at affordable rates. I chose the name Meraki as it really speaks to me about the supportive, non judgmental environment in which healing takes place. It is a Greek word meaning "to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put something of yourself in your work". We are 7 therapists at Meraki and our aim is to create a safe, compassionate and understanding space where we can explore solutions and find new empowering ways of dealing with challenges.
We support children, teens, adults and parents through counselling, play-based intervention and support.
Our aim is to empower individuals, children and families to thrive, not just survive. By working collaboratively with our clients, We help them uncover their strengths, develop effective coping strategies and navigate life's challenges with confidence.
We support children, teens, adults and parents through counselling, play-based intervention and support.
Our aim is to empower individuals, children and families to thrive, not just survive. By working collaboratively with our clients, We help them uncover their strengths, develop effective coping strategies and navigate life's challenges with confidence.
I am practicing as a psychotherapist, family therapist and social worker for the last 25 years.
My areas of interest in individual psychotherapy is:
Substance Abuse and Addiction,
Loss and Bereavement,
Anger Management,
Stress Management,
Trauma,
Personal development,
Self-esteem and
Child behavioral issues.
I work with children older than 6 years, adolescents, adults and elderly persons.
I am practicing as a psychotherapist, family therapist and social worker for the last 25 years.
My areas of interest in individual psychotherapy is:
Substance Abuse and Addiction,
Loss and Bereavement,
Anger Management,
Stress Management,
Trauma,
Personal development,
Self-esteem and
Child behavioral issues.
I work with children older than 6 years, adolescents, adults and elderly persons.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.