Psychologists and Therapists for Toddlers in Sandton

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Mary-Anne Wright
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Sandton 2191
We all need someone to talk to, a kind-heart and a listening ear can make the world of difference in a time of need. I offer a truly non-judgmental space where we can process, laugh, and cry together, while equipping you with the needed skills to face life's challenges. I am passionate about working with adults, teens, and children. I utilise a multi-modal approach mainly drawing on my training in systems therapy, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, person-centered therapy, CBT, and somatic therapies. I draw on my creative background to tailor therapies to meet the unique needs of each individual client.
We all need someone to talk to, a kind-heart and a listening ear can make the world of difference in a time of need. I offer a truly non-judgmental space where we can process, laugh, and cry together, while equipping you with the needed skills to face life's challenges. I am passionate about working with adults, teens, and children. I utilise a multi-modal approach mainly drawing on my training in systems therapy, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, person-centered therapy, CBT, and somatic therapies. I draw on my creative background to tailor therapies to meet the unique needs of each individual client.
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Fran Webster
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Sandton 2191
I work with children from two years old, adolescents and adults that are experiencing behavioural, emotional, academic and career-related problems due to difficulties with adjustment. Having had much exposure and experience with different types of trauma, I am passionate about working with all spheres of trauma, particularly with children. Career assessment and subject choice for scholars is an area I enjoy assisting with. Having worked with many individuals that develop psychological issues from studying subjects that they are not passionate about, or being in a career that does not promote self-actualisation.
I work with children from two years old, adolescents and adults that are experiencing behavioural, emotional, academic and career-related problems due to difficulties with adjustment. Having had much exposure and experience with different types of trauma, I am passionate about working with all spheres of trauma, particularly with children. Career assessment and subject choice for scholars is an area I enjoy assisting with. Having worked with many individuals that develop psychological issues from studying subjects that they are not passionate about, or being in a career that does not promote self-actualisation.
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Lara Shepard
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Sandton 2191
Although therapy can sometimes be a daunting step to take, I strive to create a safe environment where you can feel at ease to talk and to work through the struggles you are facing. I offer individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults as well as assessments. My areas of interest include autism spectrum disorder, behavioural difficulties, depression, anxiety and adjustment.
Although therapy can sometimes be a daunting step to take, I strive to create a safe environment where you can feel at ease to talk and to work through the struggles you are facing. I offer individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults as well as assessments. My areas of interest include autism spectrum disorder, behavioural difficulties, depression, anxiety and adjustment.
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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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Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Sandton 2190
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma-informed individual, couples, group, and family therapy. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed therapists provide quality care, and our social justice team is committed to helping you thrive.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma-informed individual, couples, group, and family therapy. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed therapists provide quality care, and our social justice team is committed to helping you thrive.
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Nqobile Nokukhanya Nzimande-Modau
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Sandton 2191
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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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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Simone Padotan
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Sandton 2196
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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Kimberly Eardley
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with adults, couples, and children who are facing challenges ranging from trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties to emotional or behavioural struggles. Some clients come to me for clarity through psychological, neuropsychological, medico-legal, or forensic assessments. Others seek therapy to process painful experiences, build resilience, or find new ways of coping. What they share is a wish for understanding, healing, and meaningful change. What they hope therapy will provide is a safe space to be truly seen and accepted.
I work with adults, couples, and children who are facing challenges ranging from trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties to emotional or behavioural struggles. Some clients come to me for clarity through psychological, neuropsychological, medico-legal, or forensic assessments. Others seek therapy to process painful experiences, build resilience, or find new ways of coping. What they share is a wish for understanding, healing, and meaningful change. What they hope therapy will provide is a safe space to be truly seen and accepted.
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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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Nkululeko Benedict Mhlongo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
If you’re looking for quality therapy sessions with a certified Psychologist that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I guide my patients every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Schedule an appointment today and see what I can do for you. Your well-being is my ultimate concern. am currently presenting an empowering and interventionist Show called ‘Roxic” on Sabc 1 that assist people in toxic relationships around South Africa.
If you’re looking for quality therapy sessions with a certified Psychologist that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I guide my patients every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Schedule an appointment today and see what I can do for you. Your well-being is my ultimate concern. am currently presenting an empowering and interventionist Show called ‘Roxic” on Sabc 1 that assist people in toxic relationships around South Africa.
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Sanisha Vala
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you often feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected, feel like you're carrying the weight of stress, trauma, or emotional exhaustion, you’re in the right place. You may function well outwardly but feel anxious, burnt out, or numb inside. You're seeking more than just talk therapy. You want to feel safe in your body, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself. We can do this by breaking old patterns, building self-trust, and living with more ease, authenticity, and inner peace.
If you often feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected, feel like you're carrying the weight of stress, trauma, or emotional exhaustion, you’re in the right place. You may function well outwardly but feel anxious, burnt out, or numb inside. You're seeking more than just talk therapy. You want to feel safe in your body, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself. We can do this by breaking old patterns, building self-trust, and living with more ease, authenticity, and inner peace.
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Katlego Masemola
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
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.
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Celestino Psychometric Solutions
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Celestino Psychometric Solutions, we provide ethical, evidence-based assessments to support clients facing cognitive, educational, and career challenges. Whether you’re a parent seeking clarity on your child’s learning difficulties, a psychologist in need of a psychometrist, a corporate or recruitment agency requiring psychometric services for hiring and career development, or a student needing career guidance or subject choice selection, my goal is to offer precise, practical recommendations. We provide clear, actionable insights to help clients make informed decisions in education, psychology, and the workplace.
At Celestino Psychometric Solutions, we provide ethical, evidence-based assessments to support clients facing cognitive, educational, and career challenges. Whether you’re a parent seeking clarity on your child’s learning difficulties, a psychologist in need of a psychometrist, a corporate or recruitment agency requiring psychometric services for hiring and career development, or a student needing career guidance or subject choice selection, my goal is to offer precise, practical recommendations. We provide clear, actionable insights to help clients make informed decisions in education, psychology, and the workplace.
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Caley Garden
Art Therapist, MA
Serves Area
I am an HPCSA-registered arts therapist working in private practice in Johannesburg. I have a special interest in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and self-esteem challenges. My approach is trauma-informed, using psychodynamic, creative and person-centred approaches. I offer a compassionate, and non-judgemental space for healing, growth and authentic expression of the whole self. I welcome individuals of all ages.
I am an HPCSA-registered arts therapist working in private practice in Johannesburg. I have a special interest in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and self-esteem challenges. My approach is trauma-informed, using psychodynamic, creative and person-centred approaches. I offer a compassionate, and non-judgemental space for healing, growth and authentic expression of the whole self. I welcome individuals of all ages.
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Sasha Talia Counselling
General Counsellor
Serves Area
Looking for life changing counselling? Welcome to Sasha Talia Counselling. We are committed to transforming how mental health is experienced, creating a safe space for healing and transformation.
Looking for life changing counselling? Welcome to Sasha Talia Counselling. We are committed to transforming how mental health is experienced, creating a safe space for healing and transformation.
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Sarah Cohen-Schwarz
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
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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Daniela Lotra
General Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am Daniela. I have an inherent love of people. I have always been involved in helping vulnerable populations. I worked in three African countries, outside of South Africa in Ngo's benefitting children. Children are my first love. I am able to descend to the level of the child soul and children love me too. However, youth, adults, I have also worked with. There is an immediate connection with everyone I have worked with because I feel that my best qualities are my humility, kindness, curiosity and motivation in empowering my client. I believe in servant leadership, where I lead from behind, thereby making my clients leaders.
I am Daniela. I have an inherent love of people. I have always been involved in helping vulnerable populations. I worked in three African countries, outside of South Africa in Ngo's benefitting children. Children are my first love. I am able to descend to the level of the child soul and children love me too. However, youth, adults, I have also worked with. There is an immediate connection with everyone I have worked with because I feel that my best qualities are my humility, kindness, curiosity and motivation in empowering my client. I believe in servant leadership, where I lead from behind, thereby making my clients leaders.
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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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Genna Hewitson
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Sandton 2191
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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.