Parenting Therapists in Houghton Estate
I’m Brigitte Mentz, a counsellor, mediator, and corporate trainer with a deep interest in leadership, emotional resilience, and personal growth. I work with professionals, leaders, and individuals seeking clarity, confidence, and balance in both work and life.
If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or disconnected, despite outward success, you’re not alone. Many high-achieving individuals reach a point where the demands, decisions, and quiet pressure to keep performing begin to erode their sense of self. My role is to create a space where you can pause, reflect, and realign with who you are and who you want to become.
I’m Brigitte Mentz, a counsellor, mediator, and corporate trainer with a deep interest in leadership, emotional resilience, and personal growth. I work with professionals, leaders, and individuals seeking clarity, confidence, and balance in both work and life.
If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or disconnected, despite outward success, you’re not alone. Many high-achieving individuals reach a point where the demands, decisions, and quiet pressure to keep performing begin to erode their sense of self. My role is to create a space where you can pause, reflect, and realign with who you are and who you want to become.
I have been a therapist for 29yrs and have been privileged to share many patients stories of sadness, loneliness, anxiety fear and tragedy. I have witnessed courage, perseverance and the untangling of the recent past and the deeper past in order to live more healthily with themselves and in relationship to others. I believe the quality of the relationship between myself and my patients creates a safe space in which to explore both the conscious and unconscious factors that lead to the breakdown or impediments to the above relationships.
I have been a therapist for 29yrs and have been privileged to share many patients stories of sadness, loneliness, anxiety fear and tragedy. I have witnessed courage, perseverance and the untangling of the recent past and the deeper past in order to live more healthily with themselves and in relationship to others. I believe the quality of the relationship between myself and my patients creates a safe space in which to explore both the conscious and unconscious factors that lead to the breakdown or impediments to the above relationships.
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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'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.
You don't have to carry the load alone, lets walk this journey together to ease the burden.
You don't have to carry the load alone, lets walk this journey together to ease the burden.
I enjoy assisting people to realize their full potential. This may mean they are currently struggling with issues or trauma and need to be guided through the healing process. Alternatively, they are not currently living up to their potential and we will work together to assist them in unlocking their true capabilities.
I enjoy assisting people to realize their full potential. This may mean they are currently struggling with issues or trauma and need to be guided through the healing process. Alternatively, they are not currently living up to their potential and we will work together to assist them in unlocking their true capabilities.
As an Educational Psychologist, I work with children, adolescents, young adults and parents who may be facing challenges related to learning, emotional well-being, behaviour, family changes, or developmental concerns. I understand that difficulties at school or at home can affect a child’s confidence and sense of self, and together we work to understand what may be underlying these struggles.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client's individual needs. I draw from evidence-based approaches while also ensuring that my clients feel comfortable expressing themselves in ways that feel natural to them.
As an Educational Psychologist, I work with children, adolescents, young adults and parents who may be facing challenges related to learning, emotional well-being, behaviour, family changes, or developmental concerns. I understand that difficulties at school or at home can affect a child’s confidence and sense of self, and together we work to understand what may be underlying these struggles.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client's individual needs. I draw from evidence-based approaches while also ensuring that my clients feel comfortable expressing themselves in ways that feel natural to them.
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.
I am a Counselling Psychologist who is in private practice. Prior to that I had an active and successful career in the private sector. The combination of both has ensured that I have a comprehensive and holistic outlook on life and its possible challenges. I offer services to individuals and helps them navigate through difficult life challenges and traumatic experiences. I also assist couples towards wholeness and healing. My main objective is to collaborate with my clients in achieving their therapeutic goals in an environment that is safe and non-judgemental.
I am a Counselling Psychologist who is in private practice. Prior to that I had an active and successful career in the private sector. The combination of both has ensured that I have a comprehensive and holistic outlook on life and its possible challenges. I offer services to individuals and helps them navigate through difficult life challenges and traumatic experiences. I also assist couples towards wholeness and healing. My main objective is to collaborate with my clients in achieving their therapeutic goals in an environment that is safe and non-judgemental.
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.
As a registered Social Worker, I provide counselling and therapeutic support to individuals and couples facing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, parenting difficulties, life transitions, and workplace stress.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying emotional pain, navigating relationship difficulties, adjusting to major life changes, or struggling with stress and burnout. You may feel stuck, exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Whatever challenges you are facing, you deserve a safe, supportive space where you can be heard without judgment.
As a registered Social Worker, I provide counselling and therapeutic support to individuals and couples facing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, parenting difficulties, life transitions, and workplace stress.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying emotional pain, navigating relationship difficulties, adjusting to major life changes, or struggling with stress and burnout. You may feel stuck, exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Whatever challenges you are facing, you deserve a safe, supportive space where you can be heard without judgment.
My ideal clients are children and families navigating separation, divorce, high conflict, or disrupted parent–child relationships.
As a Social Worker at the Trauma Practice and Child-Wellbeing Centre in Pretoria, I specialise in Voice of the Child Assessments, Play Therapy, supervised contact, Reunification Therapy, Divorce Care Programmes, and Co- Parenting Coaching. My work is child-centred and structured, with the child’s best interests at the core of every intervention.
My ideal clients are children and families navigating separation, divorce, high conflict, or disrupted parent–child relationships.
As a Social Worker at the Trauma Practice and Child-Wellbeing Centre in Pretoria, I specialise in Voice of the Child Assessments, Play Therapy, supervised contact, Reunification Therapy, Divorce Care Programmes, and Co- Parenting Coaching. My work is child-centred and structured, with the child’s best interests at the core of every intervention.
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 am passionate about working with kids, parents and families to create holistic change.
I am a Registered Counsellor and certified Life Coach, offering services in both in-person in Boksburg and online. I offers compassionate support to individuals, children, and families through counselling, coaching and assessments.
I am passionate about working with kids, parents and families to create holistic change.
I am a Registered Counsellor and certified Life Coach, offering services in both in-person in Boksburg and online. I offers compassionate support to individuals, children, and families through counselling, coaching and assessments.
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.
Many people I meet are seeking meaningful connection; they yearn to be listened to, fully seen and understood for who they truly are. They need to belong. I believe that if we all stood in a circle and held hands, each of us could take a little love from the person on their right, absorb what they need and pass the remainder on, to the person on their left. Is this not our role on the planet - to nourish and uplift one another as best we can?
Many people I meet are seeking meaningful connection; they yearn to be listened to, fully seen and understood for who they truly are. They need to belong. I believe that if we all stood in a circle and held hands, each of us could take a little love from the person on their right, absorb what they need and pass the remainder on, to the person on their left. Is this not our role on the planet - to nourish and uplift one another as best we can?
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.
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.
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.
Adults- Couples, families, individuals going through bereavement, marriage conflicts, infidelity issues, and separation. Teenagers experiencing anxiety , traumatic stress and inferiority complex.
Adults- Couples, families, individuals going through bereavement, marriage conflicts, infidelity issues, and separation. Teenagers experiencing anxiety , traumatic stress and inferiority complex.
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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.