Parenting Therapists in Houghton
Reaching out for help can be a daunting task. I am a Wellness Counsellor with the ASCHP and has worked extensively to counsel teenagers, adults, families, and young children. Daily life struggles, stress, and challenges impact well-being and make it difficult to balance the mind and body. Counselling is a collaborative work.
Reaching out for help can be a daunting task. I am a Wellness Counsellor with the ASCHP and has worked extensively to counsel teenagers, adults, families, and young children. Daily life struggles, stress, and challenges impact well-being and make it difficult to balance the mind and body. Counselling is a collaborative work.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience in helping clients with a variety of serious and daily mental health struggles. As an Integrative based Psychologist, I look forward to meeting my clients where they are at and assist in fostering a better connection with him/herself, relationships with others; and most importantly, to understand the dynamics with self and others. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and my practice is registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). Recently, I obtained certification and accreditation as a BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT).
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience in helping clients with a variety of serious and daily mental health struggles. As an Integrative based Psychologist, I look forward to meeting my clients where they are at and assist in fostering a better connection with him/herself, relationships with others; and most importantly, to understand the dynamics with self and others. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and my practice is registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). Recently, I obtained certification and accreditation as a BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT).
I believe in creating an authentic connection with each individual that seeks my support. This is vital during your journey with me as it provides you with a safe, trusting, non-judgmental space to be yourself. I wish to provide you with the tools and understanding to feel empowered and overcome situations and challenges that seem unbearable. My approach is a holistic one grounded in being person centered as we are not single occurrences but rather a culmination of everything happening around us.
I believe in creating an authentic connection with each individual that seeks my support. This is vital during your journey with me as it provides you with a safe, trusting, non-judgmental space to be yourself. I wish to provide you with the tools and understanding to feel empowered and overcome situations and challenges that seem unbearable. My approach is a holistic one grounded in being person centered as we are not single occurrences but rather a culmination of everything happening around us.
Do you need - Strategies to overcome relationship conflicts in your personal or work life? - Couples or marriage counselling?- Assistance with changes taking place in your life ? Help in dealing with a loss? - Support with feeling of depression and loneliness? - Techniques to conquer feelings of shock after a traumatic event? I offer counselling at reasonable rates.
Do you need - Strategies to overcome relationship conflicts in your personal or work life? - Couples or marriage counselling?- Assistance with changes taking place in your life ? Help in dealing with a loss? - Support with feeling of depression and loneliness? - Techniques to conquer feelings of shock after a traumatic event? I offer counselling at reasonable rates.
Kalina's ideal client is someone seeking to overcome and manage mental health issues while striving for balance and fulfillment in life. They may be dealing with stress, emotional regulation, or relationship challenges, and need guidance to build resilience, enhance well-being, and achieve their personal goals. Their ultimate desire is to discover their unique strengths, cultivate joy and mindfulness, and unlock their full potential for a healthier, more balanced life.
Kalina's ideal client is someone seeking to overcome and manage mental health issues while striving for balance and fulfillment in life. They may be dealing with stress, emotional regulation, or relationship challenges, and need guidance to build resilience, enhance well-being, and achieve their personal goals. Their ultimate desire is to discover their unique strengths, cultivate joy and mindfulness, and unlock their full potential for a healthier, more balanced life.
I am a dedicated and passionate Psychologist with extensive experience in addressing various forms of trauma and personality disorders. While trained in multiple therapeutic modalities, I have a particular interest in the family systems approach and BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT). I remain flexible in integrating psychological techniques tailored to individual needs, treatment objectives, and therapeutic direction. My practice, based in Saxonwold, Johannesburg, focuses on trauma, trauma debriefing, and professional athletes, and extends services to surrounding areas including Parktown, Rosebank, Houghton and Greenside.
I am a dedicated and passionate Psychologist with extensive experience in addressing various forms of trauma and personality disorders. While trained in multiple therapeutic modalities, I have a particular interest in the family systems approach and BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT). I remain flexible in integrating psychological techniques tailored to individual needs, treatment objectives, and therapeutic direction. My practice, based in Saxonwold, Johannesburg, focuses on trauma, trauma debriefing, and professional athletes, and extends services to surrounding areas including Parktown, Rosebank, Houghton and Greenside.
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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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
I have many years of experience in helping people of all ages and cultures. My deep respect for others, acceptance, open-mindedness and being authentic have always been a priority in maintaining good relationships. In this way I am able to create and maintain a safe, supportive and containing environment to anyone who is looking for a space to explore and gain insight into the way they are functioning so that they can better themselves and achieve a healthier quality of life and wellbeing.
I have many years of experience in helping people of all ages and cultures. My deep respect for others, acceptance, open-mindedness and being authentic have always been a priority in maintaining good relationships. In this way I am able to create and maintain a safe, supportive and containing environment to anyone who is looking for a space to explore and gain insight into the way they are functioning so that they can better themselves and achieve a healthier quality of life and wellbeing.
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.
I also offer parenting skills.
I am a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I am passionate about working with teens, adults, couples and families.
I also offer parenting skills.
I am a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I am passionate about working with teens, adults, couples and families.
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.
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.
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'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.
Nearby Parenting Counsellors Searches for Houghton
- Braamfontein
- Greenside
- Johannesburg
- Melrose
- Melville
- Parkmore
- Parktown North
- Parkview
- Parkwood
- Rosebank
- Sandhurst
- Saxonwold
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.