Psychologists and Therapists for Children in Durban
I provide psychosocial services to children and adults that address emotional recovery from any life changing experience with focus on: Personal growth and development: self-esteem, confidence in groups and relationships; Healing and recovery: loss, grief, trauma, sickness and substance abuse Navigating life changes: Divorce, marriage, relocating, job loss, health changes, Building relational strength and resilience: individual, couple and group therapy, Facilitate access to justice and support to victims of domestic violence and GBV.
I provide psychosocial services to children and adults that address emotional recovery from any life changing experience with focus on: Personal growth and development: self-esteem, confidence in groups and relationships; Healing and recovery: loss, grief, trauma, sickness and substance abuse Navigating life changes: Divorce, marriage, relocating, job loss, health changes, Building relational strength and resilience: individual, couple and group therapy, Facilitate access to justice and support to victims of domestic violence and GBV.
I am an HPCSA Registered Counsellor providing professional, confidential psychological support to adolescents and adults. My practice offers evidence-informed counselling for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, workplace challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgemental environment where clients can process difficult experiences, strengthen coping strategies, and work towards meaningful psychological wellbeing.
I am an HPCSA Registered Counsellor providing professional, confidential psychological support to adolescents and adults. My practice offers evidence-informed counselling for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, workplace challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgemental environment where clients can process difficult experiences, strengthen coping strategies, and work towards meaningful psychological wellbeing.
My experience involves working with children, teenagers with behavioural problems, youth, parents or families, as well as individuals with physical disabilities and their families.
I offer counselling to individuals, couples and families
I offer support and advocate for people with disabilities
I provide supervised contacts for children and families
I provide parenting skills
I provide professional services for my clients, and ensure confidentiality at all times.
I have the best interest of my clients at heart
My experience involves working with children, teenagers with behavioural problems, youth, parents or families, as well as individuals with physical disabilities and their families.
I offer counselling to individuals, couples and families
I offer support and advocate for people with disabilities
I provide supervised contacts for children and families
I provide parenting skills
I provide professional services for my clients, and ensure confidentiality at all times.
I have the best interest of my clients at heart
Clients struggling with Mental health issues such as stress, anxiety,depression and trauma often experience profound and far-reaching effects on their overall wellbeing,underscoring the need for attentive support and engaged listening and empathic validation to foster resilience and facilitate their journey toward healing and recovery.
Clients struggling with Mental health issues such as stress, anxiety,depression and trauma often experience profound and far-reaching effects on their overall wellbeing,underscoring the need for attentive support and engaged listening and empathic validation to foster resilience and facilitate their journey toward healing and recovery.
My professional training includes mental health, trauma-informed care for children, oncology and palliative care.
I am a registered Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Master’s degree in Population Studies. I have also completed specialized training in Oncology Social Worker course.
My professional experience spans community-based services, non-governmental organizations, and private practice, where I have worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological, and social challenges. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental, and client-centred environment where individuals can safely explore their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies.
My professional training includes mental health, trauma-informed care for children, oncology and palliative care.
I am a registered Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Master’s degree in Population Studies. I have also completed specialized training in Oncology Social Worker course.
My professional experience spans community-based services, non-governmental organizations, and private practice, where I have worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological, and social challenges. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental, and client-centred environment where individuals can safely explore their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies.
My name is Monique. I am dual trained and registered as a social worker and as a health coach. There is a huge advantage to this dual training; working simultaneously on mental and physical health goals. I work within the biopsychosocial model with the belief that body, mind, and social environment are all interconnected. My approach is solution oriented using a range of therapeutic techniques to move you forward to your self determined goals. My specialist areas are anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance use. As a person I am warm, engaging, amusing, and always up for a gentle challenge.
My name is Monique. I am dual trained and registered as a social worker and as a health coach. There is a huge advantage to this dual training; working simultaneously on mental and physical health goals. I work within the biopsychosocial model with the belief that body, mind, and social environment are all interconnected. My approach is solution oriented using a range of therapeutic techniques to move you forward to your self determined goals. My specialist areas are anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance use. As a person I am warm, engaging, amusing, and always up for a gentle challenge.
Sizwile Connect Health and Wellness, we serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, employees, and communities who are experiencing emotional, psychological, social, or family-related challenges.
Clients seek our services for a wide range of concerns, including:
Trauma debriefing
Child protection services + social awareness programmes.
Stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. Workplace pressure, burnout, and employee wellness support.
Sexual assault and rape crisis intervention, life skills coaching and sexual orientation. Link to MDT.
Sizwile Connect Health and Wellness, we serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, employees, and communities who are experiencing emotional, psychological, social, or family-related challenges.
Clients seek our services for a wide range of concerns, including:
Trauma debriefing
Child protection services + social awareness programmes.
Stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. Workplace pressure, burnout, and employee wellness support.
Sexual assault and rape crisis intervention, life skills coaching and sexual orientation. Link to MDT.
These are the main issues I can help you with, this is what a typical treatment plan may involve and the benefits you can expect is self confidence and ability to accept changes in order to be able to deal with problems at hand like marriage or relationship problems, childhood trauma, depression, drugs and substance abuse, copying with diagnosis, empowerment
I am a social worker working with all people with social illness irrespective of their age, gender, race and ethnicity. I specialize in grief counseling, Para-suicide, Marital counseling both pre & post, Substance &drug dependency, Mental illnesses, Teenage pragnancy. I also do Individuals, groups n community
These are the main issues I can help you with, this is what a typical treatment plan may involve and the benefits you can expect is self confidence and ability to accept changes in order to be able to deal with problems at hand like marriage or relationship problems, childhood trauma, depression, drugs and substance abuse, copying with diagnosis, empowerment
I am a social worker working with all people with social illness irrespective of their age, gender, race and ethnicity. I specialize in grief counseling, Para-suicide, Marital counseling both pre & post, Substance &drug dependency, Mental illnesses, Teenage pragnancy. I also do Individuals, groups n community
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating life's challenges and looking for a safe, supportive space to heal and grow.
I don't believe in one-size-fits-all approach. Every person has a unique story, which is why I tailor my approach to your individual needs and goals. My role is to provide a safe, supportive space where we can work together to build insight, resilience, and practical tools that create lasting change.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating life's challenges and looking for a safe, supportive space to heal and grow.
I don't believe in one-size-fits-all approach. Every person has a unique story, which is why I tailor my approach to your individual needs and goals. My role is to provide a safe, supportive space where we can work together to build insight, resilience, and practical tools that create lasting change.
Masphilesphole Inclusive Social Work Services
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Experience rooted in Research, Non-Profit and Educational Sectors working with ECD's, Child & Youth Care centres, Elderly residential homes, patients & Persons with Disabilities (Persons who are Blind and Partially sighted).
MasPhilesPhole core value is inclusion and believe people should be given dignified treatment and value. I lend a hand to those in need; individuals, families, groups and communities from different backgrounds. I cater also for Persons with disabilities and perform essential referrals. I go as far as partnering with Educational systems, Companies and Organisations in providing our services to students from Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Levels and to Employees and Employers for Debriefing sessions and Psychosocial Support. The mission is to create better nations and making this world a better place to live in by healing souls.
Experience rooted in Research, Non-Profit and Educational Sectors working with ECD's, Child & Youth Care centres, Elderly residential homes, patients & Persons with Disabilities (Persons who are Blind and Partially sighted).
MasPhilesPhole core value is inclusion and believe people should be given dignified treatment and value. I lend a hand to those in need; individuals, families, groups and communities from different backgrounds. I cater also for Persons with disabilities and perform essential referrals. I go as far as partnering with Educational systems, Companies and Organisations in providing our services to students from Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Levels and to Employees and Employers for Debriefing sessions and Psychosocial Support. The mission is to create better nations and making this world a better place to live in by healing souls.
The stigma attached to mental health issues has a potential to drive you to your lowest and you will fail to live up to your potential. Mental health problems have nothing to do with losing one's mind but everything to do with our everyday functioning. Thus, we live each moment and take each day as it comes. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety due to work related issues, marital issues, parenting issues, abuse, substance use, suicidal thoughts and grief see the therapist. Your mental wellbeing matters, you matter.
The stigma attached to mental health issues has a potential to drive you to your lowest and you will fail to live up to your potential. Mental health problems have nothing to do with losing one's mind but everything to do with our everyday functioning. Thus, we live each moment and take each day as it comes. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety due to work related issues, marital issues, parenting issues, abuse, substance use, suicidal thoughts and grief see the therapist. Your mental wellbeing matters, you matter.
I have extensive experience working with children, victims of Crime, people living with disabilities, families and other vulnerable individuals.
As a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker, I provide professional, confidential and client-centred support to individuals, families, groups and communities navigating life challenges and difficult circumstances.
My practice is founded on empathy, respect, dignity, confidentiality and non-judgemental approach. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where every client feels heard, valued, respected and comfortable sharing their experiences.
I understand that every person's circumstances are unique and i tailor my support to meet the individual's needs, strength and goals of each client.
I have extensive experience working with children, victims of Crime, people living with disabilities, families and other vulnerable individuals.
As a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker, I provide professional, confidential and client-centred support to individuals, families, groups and communities navigating life challenges and difficult circumstances.
My practice is founded on empathy, respect, dignity, confidentiality and non-judgemental approach. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where every client feels heard, valued, respected and comfortable sharing their experiences.
I understand that every person's circumstances are unique and i tailor my support to meet the individual's needs, strength and goals of each client.
Marital and Premarital counselling helping you to identify and work with issues that affect your relationship and do premarital counselling to help process issues of compatibility in the relationship in all areas that are affecting you as a couple Help parents to work with issues that affect them with a child with disability Coaching to cope with all life changes that affect optimum functioning
In my practice I use a person-centred approach, ensuring that I allow us to know each other and provide an environment that allows you to feel free to share, knowing that you are not judged and all conversations are treated with confidentiality. Through attentive listening, I aim to first establish where you are as a client. We would then look at what the presenting problem is and guide you through to acknowledge how you have contributed to the situation you are in. We look into what your expectations of the session are and work through a treatment plan to ensure your expectations can be met.
Marital and Premarital counselling helping you to identify and work with issues that affect your relationship and do premarital counselling to help process issues of compatibility in the relationship in all areas that are affecting you as a couple Help parents to work with issues that affect them with a child with disability Coaching to cope with all life changes that affect optimum functioning
In my practice I use a person-centred approach, ensuring that I allow us to know each other and provide an environment that allows you to feel free to share, knowing that you are not judged and all conversations are treated with confidentiality. Through attentive listening, I aim to first establish where you are as a client. We would then look at what the presenting problem is and guide you through to acknowledge how you have contributed to the situation you are in. We look into what your expectations of the session are and work through a treatment plan to ensure your expectations can be met.
Specialising in Play based intervention allows me to work with a wide range of children and teenagers experiencing and navigating difficult situations in their lives.
My ideal client is a spouse, parent, caregiver, or whatever role they may play whereby they are experiencing behavioural or emotional challenges. They are concerned, motivated and wanting to get help to navigate these challenges they may experience.
Specialising in Play based intervention allows me to work with a wide range of children and teenagers experiencing and navigating difficult situations in their lives.
My ideal client is a spouse, parent, caregiver, or whatever role they may play whereby they are experiencing behavioural or emotional challenges. They are concerned, motivated and wanting to get help to navigate these challenges they may experience.
People are increasingly victims of many social forces that negatively affect their well-being and functioning. As we live, we encounter different challenges, those challenges can be personal, family, social and work-related. Muzo Life and Well-being acknowledge that individuals come from different families, and they form part of societies. They are interconnected with families and external environmental forces. We aim to improve the well-being of individuals, and families and to promote mental health to individuals in various enterprises and organizations.
People are increasingly victims of many social forces that negatively affect their well-being and functioning. As we live, we encounter different challenges, those challenges can be personal, family, social and work-related. Muzo Life and Well-being acknowledge that individuals come from different families, and they form part of societies. They are interconnected with families and external environmental forces. We aim to improve the well-being of individuals, and families and to promote mental health to individuals in various enterprises and organizations.
My mission is to create a secure and supportive environment that allows my clients to express themselves freely. I have always been committed to assisting clients experiencing mental health-related challenges, guiding them towards their optimal level of functioning.
My mission is to create a secure and supportive environment that allows my clients to express themselves freely. I have always been committed to assisting clients experiencing mental health-related challenges, guiding them towards their optimal level of functioning.
I am running my practice as a counsellor, rendering psychological services to adult and children in a variety of problems.
I specialize in helping people identify and achieve their personal goals by coping with the issues that are causing them distress, anxiety, and stress. I help my clients in a way that utilizes both their heads and their hearts I take great pride in the progress and success of my clients.
I am running my practice as a counsellor, rendering psychological services to adult and children in a variety of problems.
I specialize in helping people identify and achieve their personal goals by coping with the issues that are causing them distress, anxiety, and stress. I help my clients in a way that utilizes both their heads and their hearts I take great pride in the progress and success of my clients.
My ideal client is committed to the therapeutic process and is willing able to embark on a journey of self-discovery in order to find out their strengths, weaknesses and what makes them unique.
My ideal client is committed to the therapeutic process and is willing able to embark on a journey of self-discovery in order to find out their strengths, weaknesses and what makes them unique.
To be an advocate of the children (Acting as a voice for those who are marginalized or unable to speak for themselves within the legal or healthcare systems).
I work with individuals, couples, groups, and children. For me, social work is not just a career, but a calling. Beyond my professional background, my own life experiences allow me to deeply empathize with my clients and understand each person within their frames of references. I specialise in working with individuals and children.
To be an advocate of the children (Acting as a voice for those who are marginalized or unable to speak for themselves within the legal or healthcare systems).
I work with individuals, couples, groups, and children. For me, social work is not just a career, but a calling. Beyond my professional background, my own life experiences allow me to deeply empathize with my clients and understand each person within their frames of references. I specialise in working with individuals and children.
Mrs. Mthembu Mensah & Associates at Turning Point
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Durban 4001
As a multidisciplinary group practice, Turning Point Mental Health Services provides evidence-based therapy, psychological assessments, and skills-based interventions for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Our ideal clients are individuals, couples, families, and learners who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns they no longer understand. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, grief, behavioral concerns, learning barriers, or major life transitions. Many are seeking clarity, emotional regulation, healthier coping strategies, improved communication, and renewed confidence. They want a safe, supportive space to feel understood, gain insight, rebuild resilience, and move toward lasting emotional balance and meaningful personal growth.
As a multidisciplinary group practice, Turning Point Mental Health Services provides evidence-based therapy, psychological assessments, and skills-based interventions for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Our ideal clients are individuals, couples, families, and learners who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns they no longer understand. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, grief, behavioral concerns, learning barriers, or major life transitions. Many are seeking clarity, emotional regulation, healthier coping strategies, improved communication, and renewed confidence. They want a safe, supportive space to feel understood, gain insight, rebuild resilience, and move toward lasting emotional balance and meaningful personal growth.
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When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.