Play Therapy in Johannesburg
My services include supportive counselling to equip clients with healthier coping mechanisms, bereavement counselling, anger management, play therapy, assisting with co-parenting difficulties, supervised visits (as directed by the children's court) and facilitating bonding.
I am a registered social worker in private practice. I have worked in the child protection sector for several years and gained a wealth of knowledge. My services focus on strengthening children and families using a strength-based approach. Furthermore, I have experience in working with girls who have been sexually abused. As the Dalai Lama said: “It is not enough to be compassionate, you must act.”
My services include supportive counselling to equip clients with healthier coping mechanisms, bereavement counselling, anger management, play therapy, assisting with co-parenting difficulties, supervised visits (as directed by the children's court) and facilitating bonding.
I am a registered social worker in private practice. I have worked in the child protection sector for several years and gained a wealth of knowledge. My services focus on strengthening children and families using a strength-based approach. Furthermore, I have experience in working with girls who have been sexually abused. As the Dalai Lama said: “It is not enough to be compassionate, you must act.”
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.
Dzunisani Innocent Baloyi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
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!
I am a specialist wellness counsellor who is very much passionate in counselling. I provide counselling services on Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, HIV as well as learning difficulties and career counselling amongst others but not limited. I attend to clients holistically with a view to reset their lives to enhance their productivity and to regain their sense of belonging.
I am a specialist wellness counsellor who is very much passionate in counselling. I provide counselling services on Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, HIV as well as learning difficulties and career counselling amongst others but not limited. I attend to clients holistically with a view to reset their lives to enhance their productivity and to regain their sense of belonging.
The good thing about being a social worker there are so many diverse social work and people want different things in a person and I think that's great, I In my school years I have develop certain skills, negotiation skills and its kind like developed blocks of who I want to be how I think I can invest in all of people. As a social worker, my role involves providing counseling, skill-building, therapy, advocacy, case management, crisis intervention, or narrative therapy services to my clients. This includes assisting clients in developing coping strategies for anxiety or helping families find community resources.
The good thing about being a social worker there are so many diverse social work and people want different things in a person and I think that's great, I In my school years I have develop certain skills, negotiation skills and its kind like developed blocks of who I want to be how I think I can invest in all of people. As a social worker, my role involves providing counseling, skill-building, therapy, advocacy, case management, crisis intervention, or narrative therapy services to my clients. This includes assisting clients in developing coping strategies for anxiety or helping families find community resources.
Life's transitions—new jobs, relationships, family changes, or loss—can challenge your ability to thrive. With over a decade of experience in individual, family, and addiction counseling, coupled with my MBA, I offer a unique, holistic approach to help you overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll uncover root causes, build healthy relationships, and turn struggles into successes. Change is hard, but with the right tools and support, it's possible. Whether in person or remotely, I’m here to guide you through those tough decisions and empower you to achieve your goals. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Life's transitions—new jobs, relationships, family changes, or loss—can challenge your ability to thrive. With over a decade of experience in individual, family, and addiction counseling, coupled with my MBA, I offer a unique, holistic approach to help you overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll uncover root causes, build healthy relationships, and turn struggles into successes. Change is hard, but with the right tools and support, it's possible. Whether in person or remotely, I’m here to guide you through those tough decisions and empower you to achieve your goals. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Whatever your background or situation, lets work together to make sense of your struggles, to help you live a more meaningful and effective life with more fulfilling relationships.
Whatever your background or situation, lets work together to make sense of your struggles, to help you live a more meaningful and effective life with more fulfilling relationships.
Sue-Anne Hamer
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000 (Online Only)
Embarking on your journey towards healing and finding purpose can evoke feelings of hope and fear. You might be confronting past trauma resurfacing in disruptive ways or struggling with establishing meaningful connections. You may recognise that your usual coping mechanisms are no longer effective. I work with individuals who have granted themselves the space and compassion to explore issues surrounding emotional distress, complex trauma, unhealthy relational dynamics, and fostering self-acceptance.
Embarking on your journey towards healing and finding purpose can evoke feelings of hope and fear. You might be confronting past trauma resurfacing in disruptive ways or struggling with establishing meaningful connections. You may recognise that your usual coping mechanisms are no longer effective. I work with individuals who have granted themselves the space and compassion to explore issues surrounding emotional distress, complex trauma, unhealthy relational dynamics, and fostering self-acceptance.
Thrive Your Mind Counselling and Coaching
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johannesburg 2000
I am Jaen Milton, Specialist Wellness Counsellor at Thrive Your Mind. There is nothing more fulfilling for me than helping people who are struggling with mental and emotional health issues. I approach my work with empathy, compassion and integrity because I value people deeply. I have an understanding of personalities which allows me to facilitate healing, restoration, and growth in those I work with. Your well-being is my priority and I am committed to providing you with unwavering support. My goal is to create a trusting environment where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace.
I am Jaen Milton, Specialist Wellness Counsellor at Thrive Your Mind. There is nothing more fulfilling for me than helping people who are struggling with mental and emotional health issues. I approach my work with empathy, compassion and integrity because I value people deeply. I have an understanding of personalities which allows me to facilitate healing, restoration, and growth in those I work with. Your well-being is my priority and I am committed to providing you with unwavering support. My goal is to create a trusting environment where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace.
Niki Alexandra
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
At the Light Healing Sanctuary, we provide a warm and safe space for patients to express their emotions , address their innermost conflicts and learn how to grow and heal. We provide Therapeutic containment in a beautiful healing space that nurtures the patient's inner motivation to succeed. In maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and adopting cutting edge therapeutic interventions, we strive to ensure that patients receive the best treatment possible. At The Light Healing Sanctuary, we strive to "Shed a guiding light on your healing journey."
At the Light Healing Sanctuary, we provide a warm and safe space for patients to express their emotions , address their innermost conflicts and learn how to grow and heal. We provide Therapeutic containment in a beautiful healing space that nurtures the patient's inner motivation to succeed. In maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and adopting cutting edge therapeutic interventions, we strive to ensure that patients receive the best treatment possible. At The Light Healing Sanctuary, we strive to "Shed a guiding light on your healing journey."
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Overwhelmed and struggling to cope with worries and fear. Feeling incapacitated by anxiety and panic attacks. In desperate need of some relief and a means of coping. Struggling to face life, feeling hopeless, lifeless, lost, sad and worthless. Wanting some meaning to life, to find hope, personal value. Lashing out at those you love. Fatigued. Grieving and needing some help to carry on. Confused about your own feelings and thoughts. Stressed. Directionless, unhappy at work. Professional help is available.
Overwhelmed and struggling to cope with worries and fear. Feeling incapacitated by anxiety and panic attacks. In desperate need of some relief and a means of coping. Struggling to face life, feeling hopeless, lifeless, lost, sad and worthless. Wanting some meaning to life, to find hope, personal value. Lashing out at those you love. Fatigued. Grieving and needing some help to carry on. Confused about your own feelings and thoughts. Stressed. Directionless, unhappy at work. Professional help is available.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted & worn out by life? As Registered 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 solution-focused 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 Registered 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 solution-focused 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...
Oasis Mental Wellness Hub
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
Our ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking to enhance their emotional well-being, improve communication, and resolve conflicts. They face various challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Our clients strive for personal growth, healthier relationships, and a balanced life. They value a supportive and understanding environment where they can express themselves freely. We cater to a diverse clientele with services offered in Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Sepedi, Afrikaans, English, and Tswana, ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving quality care
Our ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking to enhance their emotional well-being, improve communication, and resolve conflicts. They face various challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Our clients strive for personal growth, healthier relationships, and a balanced life. They value a supportive and understanding environment where they can express themselves freely. We cater to a diverse clientele with services offered in Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Sepedi, Afrikaans, English, and Tswana, ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving quality care
I specialise in identifying and reprocessing the underlying unconscious belief systems and emotional patterns at the core of all problems . Gain experiential insights into the nature of the origins of your repetitive cycles and patterns and make the changes on all levels.
I specialise in identifying and reprocessing the underlying unconscious belief systems and emotional patterns at the core of all problems . Gain experiential insights into the nature of the origins of your repetitive cycles and patterns and make the changes on all levels.
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
Tintswalo Healing and counselling centre
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
Hello, Thank you for reading my profile. I want to welcome and compliment you to make a first step of looking for a person who can help you. I am a registered social worker in private practice and i am based in Bramley, North of Johannesburg. Respect, Confidentiality and Non-judgemental approach are guaranteed. I offer therapy to people with different life challenges and trauma. I assist people to have good quality of life after dealing with their different life challenges.Feel free to send a message through and together we can. Our relationship will be based in trust. Safe, warm environment will be provided.
Hello, Thank you for reading my profile. I want to welcome and compliment you to make a first step of looking for a person who can help you. I am a registered social worker in private practice and i am based in Bramley, North of Johannesburg. Respect, Confidentiality and Non-judgemental approach are guaranteed. I offer therapy to people with different life challenges and trauma. I assist people to have good quality of life after dealing with their different life challenges.Feel free to send a message through and together we can. Our relationship will be based in trust. Safe, warm environment will be provided.
For -Given -Psychological Services
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
This journey called life is unpredictable not easy. It can throw difficult challenges' that may cause you to want to throw in the towel, doubt yourself and you stop and wonder why? These challenges may be overwhelming, pressures of work- experience difficulty with work-life balance/ not coping with your studies (your children not coping at school). Difficulty dealing with loss; and loss is not only referring to loss of loved ones through death/ miscarriages'; losing a partner through divorce, losing a job, house car etc. Dealing with deepest pain due to newly diagnosed medical chronic condition that is incurable
This journey called life is unpredictable not easy. It can throw difficult challenges' that may cause you to want to throw in the towel, doubt yourself and you stop and wonder why? These challenges may be overwhelming, pressures of work- experience difficulty with work-life balance/ not coping with your studies (your children not coping at school). Difficulty dealing with loss; and loss is not only referring to loss of loved ones through death/ miscarriages'; losing a partner through divorce, losing a job, house car etc. Dealing with deepest pain due to newly diagnosed medical chronic condition that is incurable
Psych Central was established with head psychologist Christel Roets, to create an environment that can cater for various mental health needs, including psychotherapy and psychological assessment. With various therapists, we try to match you with a therapist that you can relate to and build a trusting relationship with. We aim to help individuals understand and explore their inner selves, assist with diagnosis of mental disorders and relieve psychological distress. We wish to help individuals become more adaptive in their lives, form healthy relationships with those around them and to ultimately achieve a sense of self-actualization
Psych Central was established with head psychologist Christel Roets, to create an environment that can cater for various mental health needs, including psychotherapy and psychological assessment. With various therapists, we try to match you with a therapist that you can relate to and build a trusting relationship with. We aim to help individuals understand and explore their inner selves, assist with diagnosis of mental disorders and relieve psychological distress. We wish to help individuals become more adaptive in their lives, form healthy relationships with those around them and to ultimately achieve a sense of self-actualization
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Play Therapy Counsellors
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.