Play Therapy in Linden
I work with clients collaboratively to understand and help them to navigate through the difficulties that they face. I do this using an integrative approach. I have experience in working with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
I work with clients collaboratively to understand and help them to navigate through the difficulties that they face. I do this using an integrative approach. I have experience in working with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
I offer individual, couple's, and play therapy, as well as psychological assessment.
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 individual, couple's, and play therapy, as well as psychological assessment.
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.
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
I offer a compassionate and inclusive space for high-achieving individuals seeking expert Relationship and Sexuality Counselling and education. As a TRE practitioner, I integrate body-based techniques to support deep healing and nervous system regulation, in both English & Afrikaans.
Whether you're grappling with conflict and communication challenges, parenting and fertility-related stress, feeling dysregulated, sexuality challenges and desire discrepancy or challenges related to the aftermath of cancer treatment, you're in the right place.
Memberships: ASCHP, CSHP SA, SASHA, EFS, ISSM
See www.lovecounsel.co.za for more info.
I offer a compassionate and inclusive space for high-achieving individuals seeking expert Relationship and Sexuality Counselling and education. As a TRE practitioner, I integrate body-based techniques to support deep healing and nervous system regulation, in both English & Afrikaans.
Whether you're grappling with conflict and communication challenges, parenting and fertility-related stress, feeling dysregulated, sexuality challenges and desire discrepancy or challenges related to the aftermath of cancer treatment, you're in the right place.
Memberships: ASCHP, CSHP SA, SASHA, EFS, ISSM
See www.lovecounsel.co.za for more info.
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I have additional training in CBT, trauma, crisis intervention and creative play-based interventions.
Being a young adult today can feel overwhelming. University pressure, career uncertainty, financial stress, relationship struggles, identity questions- it’s a lot to hold, often all at once.
I work with university students and young working professionals who are navigating worry, relationships, burnout, trauma, life transitions, and questions around purpose, identity, and belonging.
Many of my clients are:
High-achieving but secretly exhausted
Struggling with overthinking and people-pleasing
Feeling stuck, lost, or behind in life
Navigating difficult family dynamics
Healing from trauma
Feeling really lonely and isolated
I have additional training in CBT, trauma, crisis intervention and creative play-based interventions.
Being a young adult today can feel overwhelming. University pressure, career uncertainty, financial stress, relationship struggles, identity questions- it’s a lot to hold, often all at once.
I work with university students and young working professionals who are navigating worry, relationships, burnout, trauma, life transitions, and questions around purpose, identity, and belonging.
Many of my clients are:
High-achieving but secretly exhausted
Struggling with overthinking and people-pleasing
Feeling stuck, lost, or behind in life
Navigating difficult family dynamics
Healing from trauma
Feeling really lonely and isolated
Sometimes the most helpful thing isn't advice—it's having a place where you can speak freely and feel genuinely heard.
I offer person-centred counselling for individuals and couples, both online and in person in Pringle Bay. My approach is conversational and non-judgemental. We can take time to understand what you're experiencing, without assuming that there is something wrong with you or that I know the answers to your life.
I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, stress and periods of change, as well as people who simply want somewhere to think and talk openly.
Sometimes the most helpful thing isn't advice—it's having a place where you can speak freely and feel genuinely heard.
I offer person-centred counselling for individuals and couples, both online and in person in Pringle Bay. My approach is conversational and non-judgemental. We can take time to understand what you're experiencing, without assuming that there is something wrong with you or that I know the answers to your life.
I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, stress and periods of change, as well as people who simply want somewhere to think and talk openly.
Yasmeen Engelbrecht
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Blackheath 2195
Waitlist for new clients
I am a psychologist, consciousness coach and writer. I work with psychology as a component of consciousness - not the other way around. I trained at New York University & the NY Psychoanalytic Institute. I draw from psychoanalysis, somatic & inner child work. I have a deep reverence and respect for each person’s unique chosen path. My therapeutic approach is respectful, gentle and eclectic. I teach Kundalini, Yin yoga & meditation in my spare time. I work online.
I am a psychologist, consciousness coach and writer. I work with psychology as a component of consciousness - not the other way around. I trained at New York University & the NY Psychoanalytic Institute. I draw from psychoanalysis, somatic & inner child work. I have a deep reverence and respect for each person’s unique chosen path. My therapeutic approach is respectful, gentle and eclectic. I teach Kundalini, Yin yoga & meditation in my spare time. I work online.
I also offer play therapy, learning support, parent psychoeducation, and developmental guidance to provide holistic support for individuals/families.
My priority is the well-being and holistic development of your child/children. I am dedicated to supporting healthy learning, emotional resilience, and positive functioning throughout the different stages of life. With extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of learning difficulties, behavioural concerns, emotional challenges, and personality-related issues, I provide evidence-based support to help people to thrive both academically and personally. Whether you or your child are facing scholastic challenges, struggling with focus or anxiety, or simply need guidance to reach your full potential, I help!
I also offer play therapy, learning support, parent psychoeducation, and developmental guidance to provide holistic support for individuals/families.
My priority is the well-being and holistic development of your child/children. I am dedicated to supporting healthy learning, emotional resilience, and positive functioning throughout the different stages of life. With extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of learning difficulties, behavioural concerns, emotional challenges, and personality-related issues, I provide evidence-based support to help people to thrive both academically and personally. Whether you or your child are facing scholastic challenges, struggling with focus or anxiety, or simply need guidance to reach your full potential, I help!
Mimi completed a four-year degree in psychology and 9 month internship counselling at Headway (An association for Traumatic Brain Injury); Witkoppen Health and Welfare Clinic and volunteered on The Phelophepha Train of Hope, under the supervision of psychologists. These experiences opened Mimi up to extensively appreciate the extreme diversity and need to offer polarised and inclusive counselling services to the dynamic cultures and context of South Africa. Mimi is highly trained in psychology to provide an array of psychological & mental health services. She’s adopted the Person-Centered and Solution-Focused Approach.
Mimi completed a four-year degree in psychology and 9 month internship counselling at Headway (An association for Traumatic Brain Injury); Witkoppen Health and Welfare Clinic and volunteered on The Phelophepha Train of Hope, under the supervision of psychologists. These experiences opened Mimi up to extensively appreciate the extreme diversity and need to offer polarised and inclusive counselling services to the dynamic cultures and context of South Africa. Mimi is highly trained in psychology to provide an array of psychological & mental health services. She’s adopted the Person-Centered and Solution-Focused Approach.
I also provide Play Therapy to children and adolescents to ensure safe expression of their feelings to cope with mental, behavioural and emotional problems, and do socio-emotional assessments with children.
I provide assessments, therapy and psychosocial services to children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges to improve their biopsychosocial functioning.
I also provide Play Therapy to children and adolescents to ensure safe expression of their feelings to cope with mental, behavioural and emotional problems, and do socio-emotional assessments with children.
I provide assessments, therapy and psychosocial services to children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges to improve their biopsychosocial functioning.
I specialise in psychoeducational assessments and talks. Most especially in autism and neurodiversity. I am here to offer compassionate support, while building resilient and strong individuals who can thrive in this world. I offer a wide range of assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults. The goal is to offer practical recommendations on how to best support your child / yourself through developmental challenges. We also have a team of psychologists with whom I work to offer the support you need.
I specialise in psychoeducational assessments and talks. Most especially in autism and neurodiversity. I am here to offer compassionate support, while building resilient and strong individuals who can thrive in this world. I offer a wide range of assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults. The goal is to offer practical recommendations on how to best support your child / yourself through developmental challenges. We also have a team of psychologists with whom I work to offer the support you need.
Seeking therapy is a courageous step toward healing and growth. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, stress, burnout, or life transitions, you don't have to face it alone. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and develop practical tools for change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can work toward greater resilience, emotional well-being, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
Seeking therapy is a courageous step toward healing and growth. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, stress, burnout, or life transitions, you don't have to face it alone. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and develop practical tools for change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can work toward greater resilience, emotional well-being, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents and adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity issues, self-esteem, or neurodiversity-related concerns. They come to therapy looking for greater understanding, practical coping strategies, and meaningful change. Together, we create a collaborative, evidence-based, and compassionate space to explore challenges, build on strengths, and develop the skills and confidence to move forward.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents and adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity issues, self-esteem, or neurodiversity-related concerns. They come to therapy looking for greater understanding, practical coping strategies, and meaningful change. Together, we create a collaborative, evidence-based, and compassionate space to explore challenges, build on strengths, and develop the skills and confidence to move forward.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works integratively. I offer support, presence and understanding with the hope of helping the clients to get insight into their psychological processes with regards to emotional functioning within the context of their situation.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works integratively. I offer support, presence and understanding with the hope of helping the clients to get insight into their psychological processes with regards to emotional functioning within the context of their situation.
I came upon the decision of going into Social Work and Play Therapy in 2018.
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. I mainly focus on these techniques but also offer individual support to parents, couples and families.
I came upon the decision of going into Social Work and Play Therapy in 2018.
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. I mainly focus on these techniques but also offer individual support to parents, couples and families.
I am a Social work, due to the lack in communication and pride, Lot of good marriages and up in divorce. Take pride in your marriage. Fight to save your marriage or relationship. Let me help you.
I am a Social work, due to the lack in communication and pride, Lot of good marriages and up in divorce. Take pride in your marriage. Fight to save your marriage or relationship. Let me help you.
I am the Founder and Director of Home of Psychology, a private practice dedicated to providing low-cost but yet quality psychological services to everyone. I work with adults, children and adolescents, individually, as a family or as a couple. My approach is collaborative and I maintain an holistic approach when working with clients, making use of solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Imago principles and systems family approach. My aim is to help each individual reach their full potential and guide them to cope better with everyday life problems.
I am the Founder and Director of Home of Psychology, a private practice dedicated to providing low-cost but yet quality psychological services to everyone. I work with adults, children and adolescents, individually, as a family or as a couple. My approach is collaborative and I maintain an holistic approach when working with clients, making use of solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Imago principles and systems family approach. My aim is to help each individual reach their full potential and guide them to cope better with everyday life problems.
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. I look forward to working with you.
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. I look forward to working with you.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted & worn out by life? As Specialist 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 biodynamic therapy, 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 Specialist 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 biodynamic therapy, 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...
I am a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist committed to providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental therapeutic space for children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic approaches while remaining responsive to each client’s unique context, culture, and lived experience.
I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, relationship challenges, emotional regulation concerns, and life transitions.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist committed to providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental therapeutic space for children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic approaches while remaining responsive to each client’s unique context, culture, and lived experience.
I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, relationship challenges, emotional regulation concerns, and life transitions.
Nearby Play Therapy Counsellors Searches for Linden
- Blairgowrie
- Craighall Park
- Cresta
- Greenside
- Northcliff
- Parktown North
- Parkwood
- Randburg
- Randpark Ridge
- Roodepoort
- Rosebank
- Sandton City
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.