Psychologists and Therapists for Toddlers in Randburg

Simone Padotan
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Randburg 2193
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.
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Sarah Cohen-Schwarz
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Randburg 2193
I am a professional counsellor and work with adults, adolescents and children in many areas including trauma, bereavement, self-awareness, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and personal growth, amongst others.
I am a professional counsellor and work with adults, adolescents and children in many areas including trauma, bereavement, self-awareness, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and personal growth, amongst others.
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Zaakirah Loonat
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Randburg 2193
I enjoy working with diverse clients across the lifespan who experience challenges which may affect their daily functioning within numerous contexts. One of my key interests include how individuals are able to think, perceive, behave and adapt within a multitude of environments. Psychotherapy is offered within a nurturing, empathetic, connecting and safe space. Goals for clients differ and this often comprises of creating awareness, gaining insight, establishing purpose and growth, processing of difficult emotions, and to develop effective coping mechanisms to assist clients in their life journey.
I enjoy working with diverse clients across the lifespan who experience challenges which may affect their daily functioning within numerous contexts. One of my key interests include how individuals are able to think, perceive, behave and adapt within a multitude of environments. Psychotherapy is offered within a nurturing, empathetic, connecting and safe space. Goals for clients differ and this often comprises of creating awareness, gaining insight, establishing purpose and growth, processing of difficult emotions, and to develop effective coping mechanisms to assist clients in their life journey.
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Megan Brook-Sofianos
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Randburg 2194
I am an educational psychologist working in private practice, with an interest in depth psychotherapy with adolescents and adults, as well as play therapy with young children. I also provide parental counselling to parents in need of support, and executive functioning skills development. My focus is on building a strong therapeutic alliance with clients in order to better understand patterns of behaviour and thinking which may contribute to distress, or impede growth and development in different domains of life. Please feel free to contact me if you feel I could be of assistance.
I am an educational psychologist working in private practice, with an interest in depth psychotherapy with adolescents and adults, as well as play therapy with young children. I also provide parental counselling to parents in need of support, and executive functioning skills development. My focus is on building a strong therapeutic alliance with clients in order to better understand patterns of behaviour and thinking which may contribute to distress, or impede growth and development in different domains of life. Please feel free to contact me if you feel I could be of assistance.
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Tapestry Wellness Hub
Social Worker, MSocSci, SACSSP
Serves Area
It's a joy to walk with someone through the uncertain streets of mental health challenges. Help one to rebuild, and find "their sense of self', to learn and unlearn in order to attain a state of wellness. To help one set and follow through their life goals, be capacitated to handle future stressors but most of all to know when you are not ok and understand that it's ok, not to be ok. I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and the families. This is achieved with empathy and understanding that life is a Tapestry and Your journey of wellbeing is unique to you.
It's a joy to walk with someone through the uncertain streets of mental health challenges. Help one to rebuild, and find "their sense of self', to learn and unlearn in order to attain a state of wellness. To help one set and follow through their life goals, be capacitated to handle future stressors but most of all to know when you are not ok and understand that it's ok, not to be ok. I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and the families. This is achieved with empathy and understanding that life is a Tapestry and Your journey of wellbeing is unique to you.
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Alexandra Stevenson
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I offer therapy for adults who feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in repeating relationship patterns. Many of my clients are navigating grief, identity questions, life transitions, self worth, or old wounds that still shape the present.
I offer therapy for adults who feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in repeating relationship patterns. Many of my clients are navigating grief, identity questions, life transitions, self worth, or old wounds that still shape the present.
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Nqobile Nokukhanya Nzimande-Modau
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
People come to therapy for different reasons. Many people come because of difficulties they are currently experiencing, which can include long periods of distressing feelings or thoughts, struggling to cope, relationship problems, and/ or difficulty dealing with a particularly distressing situation. Other people come to therapy simply to gain a better understanding of themselves and more fulfilment in their lives and relationships. Therapy is a unique experience and a relationship between you and a professional. It is very normal to not fully understand its nature at the outset.
People come to therapy for different reasons. Many people come because of difficulties they are currently experiencing, which can include long periods of distressing feelings or thoughts, struggling to cope, relationship problems, and/ or difficulty dealing with a particularly distressing situation. Other people come to therapy simply to gain a better understanding of themselves and more fulfilment in their lives and relationships. Therapy is a unique experience and a relationship between you and a professional. It is very normal to not fully understand its nature at the outset.
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Gizella Harding
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders.I assist and support people through their greatest suffering and the most painful moments of their lives through psychotherapy. I am passionate about assisting people, through the therapeutic journey to recognize their strength and resilience, and to step forward with grace and courage. I have found great fulfillment in my role as a psychotherapist, as I am permitted to carry in my heart and mind the stories of other people’s love, hurt, trauma, struggles and growth.
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders.I assist and support people through their greatest suffering and the most painful moments of their lives through psychotherapy. I am passionate about assisting people, through the therapeutic journey to recognize their strength and resilience, and to step forward with grace and courage. I have found great fulfillment in my role as a psychotherapist, as I am permitted to carry in my heart and mind the stories of other people’s love, hurt, trauma, struggles and growth.
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Megan Clerk, Educational Psychologist
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
Working with children through to adulthood, I enjoy working with a variety of issues. Ideally, clients wanting to work on emotional (or behavioral) difficulties, personal development, self-insight & improving their general emotional well-being - in other words, being invested in their process - yields the best therapeutic results. Change is a process & through a collaborative therapeutic process, clients can benefit from my experience & education as I guide them through understanding their past experiences, & impact on present life, clients can gain insight, learn skills & grow from therapy at any age.
Working with children through to adulthood, I enjoy working with a variety of issues. Ideally, clients wanting to work on emotional (or behavioral) difficulties, personal development, self-insight & improving their general emotional well-being - in other words, being invested in their process - yields the best therapeutic results. Change is a process & through a collaborative therapeutic process, clients can benefit from my experience & education as I guide them through understanding their past experiences, & impact on present life, clients can gain insight, learn skills & grow from therapy at any age.
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More Therapists Nearby

Sharni Mpho Ngakane
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Saxonwold 2132
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.
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Marilise Nel
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Sandton 2196
Life can bring many challenges that are hard to deal with alone. By seeing a psychologist, you can express your concerns freely in a confidential setting and make sense of your thoughts. Through this process, you can attain a sense of ease and well-being in the relationship with yourself and others. I work with corporate clients online, adults and teens. I offer Psychotherapy and counselling to assist with loss, depression, uncertainty and life challenges.
Life can bring many challenges that are hard to deal with alone. By seeing a psychologist, you can express your concerns freely in a confidential setting and make sense of your thoughts. Through this process, you can attain a sense of ease and well-being in the relationship with yourself and others. I work with corporate clients online, adults and teens. I offer Psychotherapy and counselling to assist with loss, depression, uncertainty and life challenges.
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Hernéne du Plessis
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Being confronted with challenges or difficult situations is a part of life. During these times, I focus on connecting with the individual, not the problem. I have belief in my clients' strengths and their ability to grow and overcome challenging situations.
Being confronted with challenges or difficult situations is a part of life. During these times, I focus on connecting with the individual, not the problem. I have belief in my clients' strengths and their ability to grow and overcome challenging situations.
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Investigation services related to family law disputes and child sexual abuse as well as therapeutic interventions with children from 3-18 years in Centurion.
Investigation services related to family law disputes and child sexual abuse as well as therapeutic interventions with children from 3-18 years in Centurion.
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Athi Nkomo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Sandton 2191
A Counselling Psychologist with experience working in private practice, NGO’s, clinical and corporate settings.
A Counselling Psychologist with experience working in private practice, NGO’s, clinical and corporate settings.
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Angie English
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
I am a registered Educational Psychologist in private practice for over 20 years. My passion is working with children, adolescents and families, across a wide range of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. I work psycho-dynamically and systemically, understanding the individual in their entire context.
I am a registered Educational Psychologist in private practice for over 20 years. My passion is working with children, adolescents and families, across a wide range of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. I work psycho-dynamically and systemically, understanding the individual in their entire context.
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Lerato Diale
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
In my practice I work with individuals, families and groups who present with various struggles/ difficulties. These include Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment difficulties, Relationship struggles (marriage and other non-intimate relationships), Parents presenting with parenting difficulties, Personality Disorders and group organizations who need training sessions. Therefore my goal in the practice is to create a safe space where I work together with my clients to face their emotional/ psychological difficulties and feel contained as well as emotionally regulated.
In my practice I work with individuals, families and groups who present with various struggles/ difficulties. These include Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment difficulties, Relationship struggles (marriage and other non-intimate relationships), Parents presenting with parenting difficulties, Personality Disorders and group organizations who need training sessions. Therefore my goal in the practice is to create a safe space where I work together with my clients to face their emotional/ psychological difficulties and feel contained as well as emotionally regulated.
087 250 0616 x68 View 087 250 0616 x68
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty)Ltd.
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.
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Marizaan Koen
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Midrand 1686
I am passionate about seeing how people create meaningful relationships, both with themselves and in their environment, that assists them to develop and self-actualise. The way I work is from an Integrative Interactional Approach, this means that I see the individual as a holistic system, by looking at both the person’s internal psychological processes and how a person relates to their environment. How we interact with ourselves, our environment, and the people around us determines our well-being.
I am passionate about seeing how people create meaningful relationships, both with themselves and in their environment, that assists them to develop and self-actualise. The way I work is from an Integrative Interactional Approach, this means that I see the individual as a holistic system, by looking at both the person’s internal psychological processes and how a person relates to their environment. How we interact with ourselves, our environment, and the people around us determines our well-being.
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Thandiswa Tyolo
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I see all ages, toddlers,adolescents, teenagers,adults and the elderly.
Just as there is day and night, Life offers us similar alternations. You don't have to walk the journey alone. As a trained Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to ensure that you are heard and understood. Most importantly, conquer challenges you are facing and discover yourself.
I see all ages, toddlers,adolescents, teenagers,adults and the elderly.
Just as there is day and night, Life offers us similar alternations. You don't have to walk the journey alone. As a trained Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to ensure that you are heard and understood. Most importantly, conquer challenges you are facing and discover yourself.
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TM Counselling Groenkloof - Nikki Russell
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even stuck at times—especially when you're carrying it all alone. Whether you are facing anxiety or burnout, navigating relationship challenges as a couple or family, managing the stresses of parenting, helping a child cope with the demands of school, or simply feeling uncertain about your next step, you deserve a safe and supportive space to pause, reflect, and be truly heard Many of my clients come to counselling because they want to feel more grounded, connected, and in control of their lives again.
Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even stuck at times—especially when you're carrying it all alone. Whether you are facing anxiety or burnout, navigating relationship challenges as a couple or family, managing the stresses of parenting, helping a child cope with the demands of school, or simply feeling uncertain about your next step, you deserve a safe and supportive space to pause, reflect, and be truly heard Many of my clients come to counselling because they want to feel more grounded, connected, and in control of their lives again.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Toddlers and Preschoolers
What are the behavioural signs indicating a toddler might need counselling?
Common behavioural signs that a child may need counselling include high levels of emotional distress or anxiety, learning challenges, interpersonal conflict, anger, or social withdrawal. Any drastic changes in toddler behaviour or self-esteem can be indicative that a child may benefit from therapy. Seeing a therapist at the early stages of any behavioural changes can be most impactful on behaviour, as well as helpful to caregivers who may receive guidance on what symptoms to look for in their child in the future, even if therapy is not warranted at that time.

Can a two-year-old see a psychologist?
Children and adults of all ages can see psychologists and other forms of mental health professionals, such as counsellors, psychiatrists, and social workers. Families seeking therapy for their toddler should just be aware that any guidance they seek should come from a professional who has specific experience working with young children, as well as the specific modalities that are appropriate for young children, such as play therapy.

What is the most effective type of therapy for toddlers and preschoolers?
In general, play therapy is the most effective and common form of therapy for young children. Play therapy helps facilitate behaviour change by offering an age-appropriate way for children to express their emotions and develop more effective coping strategies. Toddlers with specific concerns may benefit from more specialised forms of therapy, such as Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for toddlers in families in which there is significant parent-child relational conflict.

What happens during therapy sessions for toddlers?
What occurs in therapy sessions for toddlers depends on the therapeutic approach being used by the therapist. Most toddler therapists will use some form of play therapy in sessions to encourage toddler engagement. In play therapy sessions, children are encouraged to use toys within the therapy setting to express their emotions; subsequent responses by the therapist and/or family members can help guide toddler behaviour and behaviour change. Toddler therapy sessions can also involve family therapy or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which can help improve parenting behaviours and reduce strain on families.