Psychologists and Therapists for Children in Pietermaritzburg
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and groups motivated to grow in their academic, personal, or performance domains. I am especially passionate about supporting learners, students, and athletes striving for sport and academic success and overall development. Clients who often seek professional support for anxiety, depression, academic or performance challenges, or psychoeducational assessments. I offer tailored psycho-educational and psychotherapeutic services, taking a holistic approach with ongoing support to build resilience, insight, and practical skills.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and groups motivated to grow in their academic, personal, or performance domains. I am especially passionate about supporting learners, students, and athletes striving for sport and academic success and overall development. Clients who often seek professional support for anxiety, depression, academic or performance challenges, or psychoeducational assessments. I offer tailored psycho-educational and psychotherapeutic services, taking a holistic approach with ongoing support to build resilience, insight, and practical skills.
Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to the world of psychology which has now evolved into a full-on passion. As a registered counselling psychologist, I am committed to the well-being of all my clients and together we work towards developing you. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek within themselves. I believe in patients being stuck in their lives but that they still hold all the answers and so my job is to elicit those solutions when they can't see them.
Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to the world of psychology which has now evolved into a full-on passion. As a registered counselling psychologist, I am committed to the well-being of all my clients and together we work towards developing you. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek within themselves. I believe in patients being stuck in their lives but that they still hold all the answers and so my job is to elicit those solutions when they can't see them.
Mr. Hadebe is Social Worker with 10 years' experience registered with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF).
My field of work is on Individual Therapy, Premarital and post marital counselling programs and community. Self-development, Psychosocial counselling, Anger management, addiction, substance abuse and Employee Wellness.
Mr. Hadebe is Social Worker with 10 years' experience registered with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF).
My field of work is on Individual Therapy, Premarital and post marital counselling programs and community. Self-development, Psychosocial counselling, Anger management, addiction, substance abuse and Employee Wellness.
My clients are individuals, couples and families who seek assistance with mental health issues, relationship problems and are often faced with depression, anxiety, traumatic responses, grief, illness and chronic pain.
I use a narrative and holistic approach in therapy as well as expressive arts and play therapy with children.
My special interest is in sexual health related to individuals and couples living with chronic illness, recognizing the importance of intimacy and quality of life.
I provide face to face as well as virtual counselling and facilitate group therapy for cancer patients as well as patients with chronic pain.
My clients are individuals, couples and families who seek assistance with mental health issues, relationship problems and are often faced with depression, anxiety, traumatic responses, grief, illness and chronic pain.
I use a narrative and holistic approach in therapy as well as expressive arts and play therapy with children.
My special interest is in sexual health related to individuals and couples living with chronic illness, recognizing the importance of intimacy and quality of life.
I provide face to face as well as virtual counselling and facilitate group therapy for cancer patients as well as patients with chronic pain.
Depression, Trauma, Adjustment issues, Relationship issues, Grief & Bereavement issues, Marital problems, Substance Abuse issues, Parenting skills
Depression, Trauma, Adjustment issues, Relationship issues, Grief & Bereavement issues, Marital problems, Substance Abuse issues, Parenting skills
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or relational challenges that affect their wellbeing and daily life.
As a social worker in private practice, I provide professional counselling and psychosocial support to children, youth, and families facing emotional, behavioural, or relational difficulties.
My approach is client-centred,
strengths-based, and guided by empathy, confidentiality, and respect for each individual’s unique circumstances.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or relational challenges that affect their wellbeing and daily life.
As a social worker in private practice, I provide professional counselling and psychosocial support to children, youth, and families facing emotional, behavioural, or relational difficulties.
My approach is client-centred,
strengths-based, and guided by empathy, confidentiality, and respect for each individual’s unique circumstances.
I also offer couple counselling, parental and child guidance, suicide prevention and employee awareness programs.
Being a dedicated Social Worker who specializes in mental health, I have nurtured a practice based on empathy, trust and proactive advocacy. I am well committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards while assisting clients navigate complex challenges.
I also offer couple counselling, parental and child guidance, suicide prevention and employee awareness programs.
Being a dedicated Social Worker who specializes in mental health, I have nurtured a practice based on empathy, trust and proactive advocacy. I am well committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards while assisting clients navigate complex challenges.
I'm also deals with cases life child I'm a member of the forum for different stakeholders minimising cases for child abuse.
My client are people who are vulnerable who experience social illnesses its could be
1.divorce
2. rape case
3. financial difficulties
4. Trauma
5. Marriage counselling
6. Child abuse
7. Learning difficulties
8. Parental support
9. family mediation
10. Teenage pregnancy
11. alcohol /substance abuse
How we help our client we make them see their problem as stepping stone to face the world and not being occupied by their problems . Going with them through the journey of life up until they come to realization of themselves.
I'm also deals with cases life child I'm a member of the forum for different stakeholders minimising cases for child abuse.
My client are people who are vulnerable who experience social illnesses its could be
1.divorce
2. rape case
3. financial difficulties
4. Trauma
5. Marriage counselling
6. Child abuse
7. Learning difficulties
8. Parental support
9. family mediation
10. Teenage pregnancy
11. alcohol /substance abuse
How we help our client we make them see their problem as stepping stone to face the world and not being occupied by their problems . Going with them through the journey of life up until they come to realization of themselves.
Life can throw curveballs in our path from time to time, and these transitional periods can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and isolate us from our friends and families. Going through significant events such as exams, starting at university, thinking about getting married, getting divorced, changing jobs, or even moving house or country can bring up all sorts of emotions and struggles. At the end of the day, we all want to be able to navigate all of life's challenges with the least stress possible, feeling grounded and supported and ready to face the day.
Life can throw curveballs in our path from time to time, and these transitional periods can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and isolate us from our friends and families. Going through significant events such as exams, starting at university, thinking about getting married, getting divorced, changing jobs, or even moving house or country can bring up all sorts of emotions and struggles. At the end of the day, we all want to be able to navigate all of life's challenges with the least stress possible, feeling grounded and supported and ready to face the day.
Maidi, is a registered Clinical Psychologist living with paraplegia, dedicated to supporting children, adolescents and adults through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care.
I provide safe, nurturing and collaborative therapeutic space aimed at helping clients build resilience & re-discover their existing resources to navigate challenges such as grief/loss; anxiety; depression; women's health; trauma/life changing experiences (disability; chronic health); parents raising differently abled children so they thrive psychologically.
Maidi, is a registered Clinical Psychologist living with paraplegia, dedicated to supporting children, adolescents and adults through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care.
I provide safe, nurturing and collaborative therapeutic space aimed at helping clients build resilience & re-discover their existing resources to navigate challenges such as grief/loss; anxiety; depression; women's health; trauma/life changing experiences (disability; chronic health); parents raising differently abled children so they thrive psychologically.
I enjoy working with children of all ages as I'm also married myself with four children.
At this stage of my professional development I deal with children from as early as four years, young adults and adults. I offer them psychotherapy and psychological assessments. In particular, with regards to scholastic difficulties, careers and strategies to cope and adjust in life.
I enjoy working with children of all ages as I'm also married myself with four children.
At this stage of my professional development I deal with children from as early as four years, young adults and adults. I offer them psychotherapy and psychological assessments. In particular, with regards to scholastic difficulties, careers and strategies to cope and adjust in life.
I am a licensed Educational Psychologist in private practice, registered with HPCSA. I am an BPsych and MEd Psych graduate from University of Zululand. My areas of expertise include psychological assessment and psychotherapy, counseling and career guidance, research, mentoring and coaching, learner support and development, teacher development and training. I am open to offer psychological services to children and adolescents including learners, youth, adults, and parents and families. Should you or your child experience any learning, behavioural, and emotional difficulties, I am the therapist to consult for support!
I am a licensed Educational Psychologist in private practice, registered with HPCSA. I am an BPsych and MEd Psych graduate from University of Zululand. My areas of expertise include psychological assessment and psychotherapy, counseling and career guidance, research, mentoring and coaching, learner support and development, teacher development and training. I am open to offer psychological services to children and adolescents including learners, youth, adults, and parents and families. Should you or your child experience any learning, behavioural, and emotional difficulties, I am the therapist to consult for support!
I'm a dedicated and empathetic psychotherapist, integrating Psychoanalytic and Cognitive Behavioural approaches into my practice. I work compassionately with individuals, couples, adolescents, and children (including play therapy), providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your experiences, foster resilience, and deepen your self-understanding.
Beyond my clinical work, I am trained as a Forensic Social Worker, conducting comprehensive assessments and preparing expert reports to support legal proceedings related to custody and other child-related legal matters, where I always prioritise the best interests of children.
I'm a dedicated and empathetic psychotherapist, integrating Psychoanalytic and Cognitive Behavioural approaches into my practice. I work compassionately with individuals, couples, adolescents, and children (including play therapy), providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your experiences, foster resilience, and deepen your self-understanding.
Beyond my clinical work, I am trained as a Forensic Social Worker, conducting comprehensive assessments and preparing expert reports to support legal proceedings related to custody and other child-related legal matters, where I always prioritise the best interests of children.
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.
My ideal clients are managing grief, trauma, or anxiety and depression affecting daily life. Many are high-functioning but quietly overwhelmed, often new to therapy, and want to be truly heard without judgment. Using CBT and IPT, alongside over 10 years in psychosocial and health-system support, I help clients understand what keeps them stuck and take practical steps forward. Sessions are collaborative, paced to each client, with a strong focus on consistency and follow-through.
My ideal clients are managing grief, trauma, or anxiety and depression affecting daily life. Many are high-functioning but quietly overwhelmed, often new to therapy, and want to be truly heard without judgment. Using CBT and IPT, alongside over 10 years in psychosocial and health-system support, I help clients understand what keeps them stuck and take practical steps forward. Sessions are collaborative, paced to each client, with a strong focus on consistency and follow-through.
I will help you learn that all possibilities already exists FOR you as a Child of GOD, peace, joy, love, healing, HEALTHY relationships etc.
My PURPOSE is to offer guidance and provide a warm, supportive and compassionate place to my clients. To process, face and overcome. Increasing their level of awareness on HOW to live victoriously OVER all life circumstances, like temptations, addictions, bitterness, betrayal, anger, unforgiveness, Rejection, self-hatred, self-rejection, low self-esteem, identity confusion, terminal illness diagnosis like cancer, divorce, anxiety, depression, stress, negative thinking or over thinking, infidelity in marriage, conflict resolution, generational trauma, or those simply seeking coaching and guidance to move forward in their journey.
I will help you learn that all possibilities already exists FOR you as a Child of GOD, peace, joy, love, healing, HEALTHY relationships etc.
My PURPOSE is to offer guidance and provide a warm, supportive and compassionate place to my clients. To process, face and overcome. Increasing their level of awareness on HOW to live victoriously OVER all life circumstances, like temptations, addictions, bitterness, betrayal, anger, unforgiveness, Rejection, self-hatred, self-rejection, low self-esteem, identity confusion, terminal illness diagnosis like cancer, divorce, anxiety, depression, stress, negative thinking or over thinking, infidelity in marriage, conflict resolution, generational trauma, or those simply seeking coaching and guidance to move forward in their journey.
I have over 6 years of experience helping adult, teenagers, children and families in crisis.
Feeling lost and hopeless? Need someone to talk to and help you navigate life with better understanding, self awareness and self-discovery? Look no further I am your Social Worker who can help you achieve your emotional and mental well-being.
I have over 6 years of experience helping adult, teenagers, children and families in crisis.
Feeling lost and hopeless? Need someone to talk to and help you navigate life with better understanding, self awareness and self-discovery? Look no further I am your Social Worker who can help you achieve your emotional and mental well-being.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
Mrs. Mthembu Mensah & Associates at Turning Point
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
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.