Autism Therapists in Linden
Our ideal clients seek compassionate, culturally sensitive guidance as they work through new or chronic health diagnoses, relationship or family conflict, trauma, or the complexities of raising a child with special needs, including Autism and other neurodivergent profiles.
We specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families facing medical challenges, relationship conflict, and emotional trauma. We help clients adjust to illness, manage stress, rebuild trust, and heal from painful experiences. Our approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and focused on helping you move forward with strength.
Our ideal clients seek compassionate, culturally sensitive guidance as they work through new or chronic health diagnoses, relationship or family conflict, trauma, or the complexities of raising a child with special needs, including Autism and other neurodivergent profiles.
We specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families facing medical challenges, relationship conflict, and emotional trauma. We help clients adjust to illness, manage stress, rebuild trust, and heal from painful experiences. Our approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and focused on helping you move forward with strength.
I am a Clinical Psychologist grounded in compassionate, inclusive care. My work draws from psychodynamic training while remaining tailored to each individual’s needs. Therapy is a collaborative process, shaped by your story and your pace. Always thoughtful. Always human.
Therapy can be seen as a work in process. A collection of human experiences slowly and carefully weaved together. Often challenging, sometimes light-hearted, always guided by you.
I am a Clinical Psychologist grounded in compassionate, inclusive care. My work draws from psychodynamic training while remaining tailored to each individual’s needs. Therapy is a collaborative process, shaped by your story and your pace. Always thoughtful. Always human.
Therapy can be seen as a work in process. A collection of human experiences slowly and carefully weaved together. Often challenging, sometimes light-hearted, always guided by you.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults and adolescents in a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space.
Grounded in active, engaged, and empathic listening, my work is centered on deeply acknowledging the intrinsic value, resilience, and power each person brings into the room.
As a Queer intersectional counsellor, I am body- and sex-positive, Queer-affirming, gender-affirming, kink-aware, and sex-worker safe. I am committed to providing an inclusive space where all parts of you are welcome.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults and adolescents in a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space.
Grounded in active, engaged, and empathic listening, my work is centered on deeply acknowledging the intrinsic value, resilience, and power each person brings into the room.
As a Queer intersectional counsellor, I am body- and sex-positive, Queer-affirming, gender-affirming, kink-aware, and sex-worker safe. I am committed to providing an inclusive space where all parts of you are welcome.
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Life can be very difficult. The everyday stressors of life can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, people encounter so much more than just these everyday stressors: trauma, violence, loss, discrimination and hate-crimes, to name a few, complicates our experience of being human. My work is to support my client's on their life journey, through insight-based interventions empower them to build a life worth living. You are welcome to read more about me at www.tiaanlandman.co.za
Life can be very difficult. The everyday stressors of life can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, people encounter so much more than just these everyday stressors: trauma, violence, loss, discrimination and hate-crimes, to name a few, complicates our experience of being human. My work is to support my client's on their life journey, through insight-based interventions empower them to build a life worth living. You are welcome to read more about me at www.tiaanlandman.co.za
With expertise in Neurodiversity ( Autism, ADHD), I offer tailored therapy to address various concerns, from childhood anxiety and behavioural challenges to family conflicts and parenting strategies.
I specialize in supporting children and families. I understand that navigating the challenges of family life and child development can be complex and emotional. My mission is to provide a warm, empathetic environment where you and your family can feel supported and understood.
With expertise in Neurodiversity ( Autism, ADHD), I offer tailored therapy to address various concerns, from childhood anxiety and behavioural challenges to family conflicts and parenting strategies.
I specialize in supporting children and families. I understand that navigating the challenges of family life and child development can be complex and emotional. My mission is to provide a warm, empathetic environment where you and your family can feel supported and understood.
Do you have an addiction or Addictions? Starting in 2024, the priority of this practice is the assessment and treatment of addictions. There are two categories of addiction. The first is addiction to drugs, such as alcohol, dagga, others. The second is behavioral addictions, such as shopping, gambling, sex, and others. The guiding treatment philosophy is that addictions are neurological disorders and not moral failings. Treatment is in hospital or as outpatients, and compliments treatment at Rehab centers. Methods of treatment include, counselling, behavior therapy, EEG biofeedback, and collaboration with other health practitioners.
Do you have an addiction or Addictions? Starting in 2024, the priority of this practice is the assessment and treatment of addictions. There are two categories of addiction. The first is addiction to drugs, such as alcohol, dagga, others. The second is behavioral addictions, such as shopping, gambling, sex, and others. The guiding treatment philosophy is that addictions are neurological disorders and not moral failings. Treatment is in hospital or as outpatients, and compliments treatment at Rehab centers. Methods of treatment include, counselling, behavior therapy, EEG biofeedback, and collaboration with other health practitioners.
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes, we all need a safe space to express what we're going through without fear of judgment. I believe in the powerful truth that it’s okay to not be okay. Struggles, doubts, and hardships are part of being human, and seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Through compassionate listening and practical counselling skills, I provide a space where you can be honest about your feelings and challenges. My goal is to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with understanding, resilience, and self-compassion. You don’t have to have all the answers right away, you just need a place to start.
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes, we all need a safe space to express what we're going through without fear of judgment. I believe in the powerful truth that it’s okay to not be okay. Struggles, doubts, and hardships are part of being human, and seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Through compassionate listening and practical counselling skills, I provide a space where you can be honest about your feelings and challenges. My goal is to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with understanding, resilience, and self-compassion. You don’t have to have all the answers right away, you just need a place to start.
Most especially in autism and neurodiversity.
I specialise in work with clients who present with neurodiverse symptoms. This includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning difficulties. I offer assessments to identify related difficulties and give recommendations for intervention. I also conduct therapy for intervention. My speciality is working with adolescents and parents.
Most especially in autism and neurodiversity.
I specialise in work with clients who present with neurodiverse symptoms. This includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning difficulties. I offer assessments to identify related difficulties and give recommendations for intervention. I also conduct therapy for intervention. My speciality is working with adolescents and parents.
I'm Kristin, a devoted and compassionate counsellor and Autism therapist, co-founder of Aurelia Autism Services, a platform born out of my extensive journey through various continents, working closely with diverse individuals within the spectrum of autism.
My mission is to create a sanctuary—a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can tap into their strengths and cultivate their well-being. Specializing in neurodiversity, my approach is person-centered and rooted in a systems perspective, incorporating a harmonious blend of evidence-based methodologies to offer tailored and impactful support.
I'm Kristin, a devoted and compassionate counsellor and Autism therapist, co-founder of Aurelia Autism Services, a platform born out of my extensive journey through various continents, working closely with diverse individuals within the spectrum of autism.
My mission is to create a sanctuary—a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can tap into their strengths and cultivate their well-being. Specializing in neurodiversity, my approach is person-centered and rooted in a systems perspective, incorporating a harmonious blend of evidence-based methodologies to offer tailored and impactful support.
My ideal client is someone whether a child, adolescent, or adult facing challenges such as learning difficulties, emotional regulation, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioural concerns, or life transitions. Parents may seek clarity on school readiness or academic issues, while adults may want to build resilience and self-understanding. They value a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard, gain practical solutions, and work toward emotional well-being, stronger relationships, academic growth, and renewed confidence, knowing that with the right tools, positive change is possible.
My ideal client is someone whether a child, adolescent, or adult facing challenges such as learning difficulties, emotional regulation, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioural concerns, or life transitions. Parents may seek clarity on school readiness or academic issues, while adults may want to build resilience and self-understanding. They value a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard, gain practical solutions, and work toward emotional well-being, stronger relationships, academic growth, and renewed confidence, knowing that with the right tools, positive change is possible.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of emotional, relational, and psychological challenges. I have practiced across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances. My therapeutic style is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I work integratively, drawing primarily from psychodynamic psychotherapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), tailoring the approach to the unique needs, pace, and goals of each client.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of emotional, relational, and psychological challenges. I have practiced across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances. My therapeutic style is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I work integratively, drawing primarily from psychodynamic psychotherapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), tailoring the approach to the unique needs, pace, and goals of each client.
I provide adult ADHD and autism assessments from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective.
Life can be hard — but it can also be wonderful. Therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to unpack the heaviness of stress, trauma, grief, or feeling stuck, and to gently reconnect with joy.
My work is grounded in helping adults, couples, and parents process both past and present experiences, with a special focus on the nervous system and brain-based therapies to support balance, regulation, and emotional wellbeing. I also work relationally, exploring how you impact — and are impacted by — those around you.
I provide adult ADHD and autism assessments from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective.
Life can be hard — but it can also be wonderful. Therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to unpack the heaviness of stress, trauma, grief, or feeling stuck, and to gently reconnect with joy.
My work is grounded in helping adults, couples, and parents process both past and present experiences, with a special focus on the nervous system and brain-based therapies to support balance, regulation, and emotional wellbeing. I also work relationally, exploring how you impact — and are impacted by — those around you.
As a neurodivergent person myself, I understand first-hand how psychological approaches and general counselling modalities often fail to consider how our brains work differently.
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.
As a neurodivergent person myself, I understand first-hand how psychological approaches and general counselling modalities often fail to consider how our brains work differently.
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.
I work closely with you helping you gain skills and confidence on your neurodivergent journey.
I am a Foreign-trained professional with expertise in neuropsychology. Not registered with HPCSA. As a Specialist Neurodiversity Consultant, I assist adolescents and adults with psychoeducational support, advocacy, and skills setting to thrive. The field of neurodiversity is my passion.
If you need guidance to move forward, let me help you get unstuck and start growing.
I work closely with you helping you gain skills and confidence on your neurodivergent journey.
I am a Foreign-trained professional with expertise in neuropsychology. Not registered with HPCSA. As a Specialist Neurodiversity Consultant, I assist adolescents and adults with psychoeducational support, advocacy, and skills setting to thrive. The field of neurodiversity is my passion.
If you need guidance to move forward, let me help you get unstuck and start growing.
Spectrum Centre - Autism Spectrum Solutions
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Randburg 2194
Do I have Autism?
Our interdisciplinary team of professionals specialise in the treatment and diagnosis of Autism and other Neurodevelopmental conditions. Our Treatment Programs are specifically developed to build confidence, simplify Autism, rebuilding a sense of self and agency, navigating the neurotypical world, soical interaction and communication skills and so much more.
Do I have Autism?
Our interdisciplinary team of professionals specialise in the treatment and diagnosis of Autism and other Neurodevelopmental conditions. Our Treatment Programs are specifically developed to build confidence, simplify Autism, rebuilding a sense of self and agency, navigating the neurotypical world, soical interaction and communication skills and so much more.
This is For U Now (FUN). It is now the time to optimise your emotional-personal-, social-, family-, learning-, creative-, neuro-psychological and career development potential!
This is For U Now (FUN). It is now the time to optimise your emotional-personal-, social-, family-, learning-, creative-, neuro-psychological and career development potential!
Hi there & welcome to my practice! My name is Lauren Volker & I am a Clinical Psychologist. I offer therapeutic services to a wide range of mental health issues, as well as general life challenges. I operate from an empathetic and warm approach to foster a supportive and understanding relationship with the client(s). I use an integrative approach with my foundational approach being psychodynamic. I work in collaboration with the client(s) as I believe that in order to overcome, one has to move through. Therefore, I am here to provide guidance and support with your journey to healing.
Hi there & welcome to my practice! My name is Lauren Volker & I am a Clinical Psychologist. I offer therapeutic services to a wide range of mental health issues, as well as general life challenges. I operate from an empathetic and warm approach to foster a supportive and understanding relationship with the client(s). I use an integrative approach with my foundational approach being psychodynamic. I work in collaboration with the client(s) as I believe that in order to overcome, one has to move through. Therefore, I am here to provide guidance and support with your journey to healing.
I am a clinical psychologist offering psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. I work psychodynamically, meaning I work with the unconscious, and believe that our feelings about ourselves and others are often rooted in our early experiences. At the same time, I am attuned to the social forces that shape our ways of living in the world, and consider each individual holistically within their context.
I am a clinical psychologist offering psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. I work psychodynamically, meaning I work with the unconscious, and believe that our feelings about ourselves and others are often rooted in our early experiences. At the same time, I am attuned to the social forces that shape our ways of living in the world, and consider each individual holistically within their context.
I support clients facing a range of emotional, social, and learning challenges, including anxiety, low self-esteem, social difficulties, learning barriers, and neurodiversity-related needs such as ADHD or autism spectrum disorder.
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 support clients facing a range of emotional, social, and learning challenges, including anxiety, low self-esteem, social difficulties, learning barriers, and neurodiversity-related needs such as ADHD or autism spectrum disorder.
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.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or emotionally strained in their learning or daily lives. They may be navigating academic difficulties, challenges with emotional regulation, anxiety, or significant life and school transitions. Often, they are not looking for labels, but rather for clarity, validation, and practical guidance. Together, we work toward understanding their learning, thinking, and emotional experiences. My goal is to help clients build confidence, reduce distress, and move forward with greater resilience and direction.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or emotionally strained in their learning or daily lives. They may be navigating academic difficulties, challenges with emotional regulation, anxiety, or significant life and school transitions. Often, they are not looking for labels, but rather for clarity, validation, and practical guidance. Together, we work toward understanding their learning, thinking, and emotional experiences. My goal is to help clients build confidence, reduce distress, and move forward with greater resilience and direction.
Nearby Autism Counsellors Searches for Linden
- Broadacres
- Bryanston
- Dainfern
- Fourways
- Johannesburg
- Morningside
- Parktown North
- Parkwood
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Rosebank
- Sandton
Autism Counsellors
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.