Play Therapy in Vereeniging

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Jeniffer Moshobane
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Vereeniging 1930
My focus is on trauma counselling, Grief/bereavement counselling, anger management, relationship problems, play therapy, HIV/aids counselling and stress management.
Life at times comes with uncertainty and distress and you may find it difficult to cope on your own, in your own world. Counselling is more vital at this point to help you to cope and rise up above the challenges you may face.
My focus is on trauma counselling, Grief/bereavement counselling, anger management, relationship problems, play therapy, HIV/aids counselling and stress management.
Life at times comes with uncertainty and distress and you may find it difficult to cope on your own, in your own world. Counselling is more vital at this point to help you to cope and rise up above the challenges you may face.
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Elvis Mendu
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Vereeniging 1939
To inspire and improve the quality of life for my clients I help my clients deal with the following issues - Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Stress, Grief and bereavement, Interpersonal difficulties, PTSD, Mindfulness and Personal-Development and Life adjustments. In my practice, I employ various methods to help my clients develop a new understanding of their sense of self - their families, friends, partner/s, and their relationships. This may allow clients to repair and enhance their sense of self, and interpersonal relationships and develop a positive and fulfilling relationship/s with themselves (and other people in their life).
To inspire and improve the quality of life for my clients I help my clients deal with the following issues - Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Stress, Grief and bereavement, Interpersonal difficulties, PTSD, Mindfulness and Personal-Development and Life adjustments. In my practice, I employ various methods to help my clients develop a new understanding of their sense of self - their families, friends, partner/s, and their relationships. This may allow clients to repair and enhance their sense of self, and interpersonal relationships and develop a positive and fulfilling relationship/s with themselves (and other people in their life).
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Portia Molelekeng
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Vereeniging 1935
My role is to work with people to manage or overcome their psychological distress and improve their well-being. I work from an eclectic approach using diverse therapeutic modalities and techniques. My treatment plans are evidence-based and client-centered. My practice welcomes people from all walks of life. I work with children, teenagers and adults. I also do various psychological assessments.
My role is to work with people to manage or overcome their psychological distress and improve their well-being. I work from an eclectic approach using diverse therapeutic modalities and techniques. My treatment plans are evidence-based and client-centered. My practice welcomes people from all walks of life. I work with children, teenagers and adults. I also do various psychological assessments.
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Mental Health Counselling
Registered Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Vereeniging 1939
Seeing a therapist will help you move forward with the interpersonal problems you might face. As a therapist, I am here to offer you guidance on your journey towards healing. You are not alone. My experience includes working with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Each of us must inevitably face love, anxiety, suffering and death. These are human experiences that transcend the boundaries of separate cultures. We as human beings do have the ability to strive towards becoming the best version of ourselves.
Seeing a therapist will help you move forward with the interpersonal problems you might face. As a therapist, I am here to offer you guidance on your journey towards healing. You are not alone. My experience includes working with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Each of us must inevitably face love, anxiety, suffering and death. These are human experiences that transcend the boundaries of separate cultures. We as human beings do have the ability to strive towards becoming the best version of ourselves.
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Katleho Motale
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vereeniging 1929
As a social worker I am committed to assisting individuals and families in overcoming emotional and behavioural challenges.
As a social worker I am committed to assisting individuals and families in overcoming emotional and behavioural challenges.
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Elsee Magdalena Le Roux
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westonaria 1779
I am an Educational Psychologist. I love people and are passionate to help children and their families to work through change or trauma. I have 30 years of experience in the field. My range of services include Psychotherapy for individuals, children and adolescents, Individual Educational assessments and Exam concessions, Trauma counselling, Divorce counselling (for parents and children who's parents go through a divorce), Marital therapy and Play-therapy with children. I have a deep compassion and interest to work with individuals who have experienced loss/grief or divorce. Each client is seen as a unique individual.
I am an Educational Psychologist. I love people and are passionate to help children and their families to work through change or trauma. I have 30 years of experience in the field. My range of services include Psychotherapy for individuals, children and adolescents, Individual Educational assessments and Exam concessions, Trauma counselling, Divorce counselling (for parents and children who's parents go through a divorce), Marital therapy and Play-therapy with children. I have a deep compassion and interest to work with individuals who have experienced loss/grief or divorce. Each client is seen as a unique individual.
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Ian van den Berg
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Alberton 1449
My services-offering include Play Therapy for children (6 years upwards), Individual Psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, Online Services: Therapy and Career Assessment, Assessments, including: School Readiness, Psycho-Educational Assessments, Concession & Accommodation Assessments, Subject Choice & Career Assessments.
I am an educational psychologist with a deep conviction that each person has the inherent potential to be the best they can be! I am looking forward to share your lived experiences, and to play a small part in each and every client’s growth path by addressing challenges, and barriers, by literary deconstructing these obstacles, and assisting client through co-constructing their future life narratives, solutions and outcomes! "The one thing that you have that nobody else have is you! Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision! So write and draw and build and play and dance and live only as you can!”
My services-offering include Play Therapy for children (6 years upwards), Individual Psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, Online Services: Therapy and Career Assessment, Assessments, including: School Readiness, Psycho-Educational Assessments, Concession & Accommodation Assessments, Subject Choice & Career Assessments.
I am an educational psychologist with a deep conviction that each person has the inherent potential to be the best they can be! I am looking forward to share your lived experiences, and to play a small part in each and every client’s growth path by addressing challenges, and barriers, by literary deconstructing these obstacles, and assisting client through co-constructing their future life narratives, solutions and outcomes! "The one thing that you have that nobody else have is you! Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision! So write and draw and build and play and dance and live only as you can!”
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Willien A S Bezuidenhout
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Alberton 1450
I specialize in the following types of counselling: • Individual counselling • Marriage/couple counselling • Family counselling • Counselling for problems • Trauma counselling • Bereavement counselling • Stress Management • Anger Management • Anxiety and Depression Management • Play therapy.
Reaching your full potential might seem like a long lost dream, considering the society we live in- but with the help of a fully qualified and registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor, we can make that dream a reality. As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor I focus on improving your holistic wellbeing and helping you peak in all aspects of your life, including your: physical-; social-; emotional-; financial-; environmental-; occupational-; spiritual-; and intellectual wellbeing. The aim is to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
I specialize in the following types of counselling: • Individual counselling • Marriage/couple counselling • Family counselling • Counselling for problems • Trauma counselling • Bereavement counselling • Stress Management • Anger Management • Anxiety and Depression Management • Play therapy.
Reaching your full potential might seem like a long lost dream, considering the society we live in- but with the help of a fully qualified and registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor, we can make that dream a reality. As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor I focus on improving your holistic wellbeing and helping you peak in all aspects of your life, including your: physical-; social-; emotional-; financial-; environmental-; occupational-; spiritual-; and intellectual wellbeing. The aim is to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
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Mariel Margeaux Martin
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brackenhurst 1448
I believe that no two people are the same, and therefore, I use an integrative approach that combines solution focused brief therapy, person centered therapy and also specialise in play therapy.
I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgement. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, and I am dedicated to helping clients navigate their unique challenges with a focus on holistic well-being. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or navigating life transitions, I am here to walk with you on your journey towards personal growth and emotional resilience.
I believe that no two people are the same, and therefore, I use an integrative approach that combines solution focused brief therapy, person centered therapy and also specialise in play therapy.
I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgement. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, and I am dedicated to helping clients navigate their unique challenges with a focus on holistic well-being. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or navigating life transitions, I am here to walk with you on your journey towards personal growth and emotional resilience.
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Lola Training
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Kenilworth 2190
My name is Khwezi and I am a founder of Lola Training. I use Integrative Counselling approach depending on the situation at hand. Therapeutic techniques are tailored to individual needs. These could combine different Therapeutic approaches based on Psychology, Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, Play Therapy, NLP, Spiritual, Transformation and Life Coaching. I specialize in individual, family and group therapy. Book a session today and live your best life.
My name is Khwezi and I am a founder of Lola Training. I use Integrative Counselling approach depending on the situation at hand. Therapeutic techniques are tailored to individual needs. These could combine different Therapeutic approaches based on Psychology, Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, Play Therapy, NLP, Spiritual, Transformation and Life Coaching. I specialize in individual, family and group therapy. Book a session today and live your best life.
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Vasintha Pather
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Lenasia 1820
Developmental trauma and systemic trauma can have a significant impact on our functioning as adults. I specialise in childhood and attachment trauma, as well as systemic trauma relating to race, gender and organisations. I support my clients - mostly leaders and organisational practitioners - to deepen their capacity to integrate and heal from these difficult life experiences, to embody their emotions, and to restore connection with their innate wisdom, creativity and joy. Growth through the therapeutic process offers possibilities for deeper meaning and effectiveness.
Developmental trauma and systemic trauma can have a significant impact on our functioning as adults. I specialise in childhood and attachment trauma, as well as systemic trauma relating to race, gender and organisations. I support my clients - mostly leaders and organisational practitioners - to deepen their capacity to integrate and heal from these difficult life experiences, to embody their emotions, and to restore connection with their innate wisdom, creativity and joy. Growth through the therapeutic process offers possibilities for deeper meaning and effectiveness.
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Chanelle Jeevarathnum
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Alberton 1449
Adversity is inevitable in life. Trauma, family struggles, relationship difficulties, mental illness, stress, or life’s day-to-day speed bumps are part of the human experience. Some of these challenges can be too overwhelming; negatively impacting quality of life, productivity, relationships, mood and thoughts.
Adversity is inevitable in life. Trauma, family struggles, relationship difficulties, mental illness, stress, or life’s day-to-day speed bumps are part of the human experience. Some of these challenges can be too overwhelming; negatively impacting quality of life, productivity, relationships, mood and thoughts.
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Shawni Botha
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brackendowns 1454
As a Clinical psychologist, I am passionate about promoting mental health and facilitating personal and interpersonal growth. I can assist with a wide range of emotional difficulties ranging from daily life stressors to experiences of loss and trauma, relationship hardships and life transitions or adjustments. I have experience with a variety of modalities, such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, DBT and Family Systems interventions. Working collaboratively with the client from an integrated perspective, I am aim to tailor the therapy to meet the client’s needs and individual goals.
As a Clinical psychologist, I am passionate about promoting mental health and facilitating personal and interpersonal growth. I can assist with a wide range of emotional difficulties ranging from daily life stressors to experiences of loss and trauma, relationship hardships and life transitions or adjustments. I have experience with a variety of modalities, such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, DBT and Family Systems interventions. Working collaboratively with the client from an integrated perspective, I am aim to tailor the therapy to meet the client’s needs and individual goals.
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Dominique Richelle Schutte
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Alberton 1449
I enjoy working hand in hand with my clients to help them overcome any difficulties that they are facing. I offer the support that they may need to explore any difficulties and move forward. Exploring these difficulties can be uncomfortable and intense but I am there to offer support and guidance.
I enjoy working hand in hand with my clients to help them overcome any difficulties that they are facing. I offer the support that they may need to explore any difficulties and move forward. Exploring these difficulties can be uncomfortable and intense but I am there to offer support and guidance.
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Nicole Lizelle Whiteman
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Orlando 1804
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.
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Linda Seretlo-Rangata
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brackenhurst 1448
I am a Clinical Psychologist with offices in Alberton & Sky City. My offices are easily accessible for people in Germiston, Kathorus (Katlehong, Thokoza & Vosloorus), Sky City, Midvaal and Alberton. I am registered with Health Professions of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Clinical Psychologist.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with offices in Alberton & Sky City. My offices are easily accessible for people in Germiston, Kathorus (Katlehong, Thokoza & Vosloorus), Sky City, Midvaal and Alberton. I am registered with Health Professions of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Clinical Psychologist.
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Zeenat Essop
General Counsellor, MPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Robertsham 2091
I hold a special place in my heart for providing my clients with a safe and sacred space to explore and embrace their true selves. My hope is to provide my clients with the respect, honour and non-judgmental space through which they can feel safe and work towards their best selves. I recognize that relationships and personal challenges can seem daunting, however entering into counselling could be the beginning of gaining insight into your heart, others around you and the difficulties you may face. My hope is to empower my clients on their quest to personal growth and living a fulfilling life.
I hold a special place in my heart for providing my clients with a safe and sacred space to explore and embrace their true selves. My hope is to provide my clients with the respect, honour and non-judgmental space through which they can feel safe and work towards their best selves. I recognize that relationships and personal challenges can seem daunting, however entering into counselling could be the beginning of gaining insight into your heart, others around you and the difficulties you may face. My hope is to empower my clients on their quest to personal growth and living a fulfilling life.
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Thandi Ngomane Social Work Services
BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Glenvista 2091
I am a determined and passionate social worker with over a decade of experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, groups & organizations. I am experienced in the person-cantered; solution-focused; problem-focused; gestalt; family systems; trauma, and many more approaches to the unique needs of each new client. I approach my therapy sessions with creativity and empathy. I intervene on the micro, meso, and macro levels.
I am a determined and passionate social worker with over a decade of experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, groups & organizations. I am experienced in the person-cantered; solution-focused; problem-focused; gestalt; family systems; trauma, and many more approaches to the unique needs of each new client. I approach my therapy sessions with creativity and empathy. I intervene on the micro, meso, and macro levels.
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Princess Zinhle Ngcoya
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Lenasia South 1829
My desire is to bring about a difference in every individual(children and adults) or group (families) of people that I engage with, to aid and support them in their decision making and daily life skills.
My desire is to bring about a difference in every individual(children and adults) or group (families) of people that I engage with, to aid and support them in their decision making and daily life skills.
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Steven Garbman
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Westcliffe 1804
Life's transitions—new jobs, relationships, family changes, or loss—can challenge your ability to thrive. With over a decade of experience in individual, family, and addiction counseling, coupled with my MBA, I offer a unique, holistic approach to help you overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll uncover root causes, build healthy relationships, and turn struggles into successes. Change is hard, but with the right tools and support, it's possible. Whether in person or remotely, I’m here to guide you through those tough decisions and empower you to achieve your goals. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Life's transitions—new jobs, relationships, family changes, or loss—can challenge your ability to thrive. With over a decade of experience in individual, family, and addiction counseling, coupled with my MBA, I offer a unique, holistic approach to help you overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll uncover root causes, build healthy relationships, and turn struggles into successes. Change is hard, but with the right tools and support, it's possible. Whether in person or remotely, I’m here to guide you through those tough decisions and empower you to achieve your goals. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
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Play Therapy Counsellors

Who is play therapy for?

Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.

Why do people need play therapy?

Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.

What happens in play therapy?

A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.

What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?

Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.

How long does play therapy last?

Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.