Child Therapists in Cape Town, Western Cape
My ideal client is someone who feels misunderstood, whether they are a child struggling with learning differences, a teen navigating the complexities of adolescence, or facing emotional challenges.
I specialize in providing an integrated approach to counseling, drawing from a range of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Non-Directive Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. My method is tailored to each individual, addressing their unique needs and personal circumstances.
My ideal client is someone who feels misunderstood, whether they are a child struggling with learning differences, a teen navigating the complexities of adolescence, or facing emotional challenges.
I specialize in providing an integrated approach to counseling, drawing from a range of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Non-Directive Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. My method is tailored to each individual, addressing their unique needs and personal circumstances.
I am mostly a systems theorist. I believe if we can heal the system that impact you (past, present, family, health, spirituality, trauma, relationships) you will be able to move at your own healthy pace toward strength and victory. I work attachment-based as I believe our family or origin is the classroom where we were taught how to do life and relationships.
I am mostly a systems theorist. I believe if we can heal the system that impact you (past, present, family, health, spirituality, trauma, relationships) you will be able to move at your own healthy pace toward strength and victory. I work attachment-based as I believe our family or origin is the classroom where we were taught how to do life and relationships.
As well as individual, child, adolescent, couples, and family sessions.
We all experience challenges in life that tend to throw us off balance. And at times restoring that balance can be hard. I would like to guide you in understanding yourself better and help you identify and practice various tools that may help you in restoring that balance.
As well as individual, child, adolescent, couples, and family sessions.
We all experience challenges in life that tend to throw us off balance. And at times restoring that balance can be hard. I would like to guide you in understanding yourself better and help you identify and practice various tools that may help you in restoring that balance.
My interests in therapy and education are broad and I enjoy working with a diversity of clients and psychological difficulties. I aim to provide a safe, thoughtful and non-judgemental space in which clients can feel comfortable working through psychological difficulties and work towards more meaningful relationships with themselves and others.
My interests in therapy and education are broad and I enjoy working with a diversity of clients and psychological difficulties. I aim to provide a safe, thoughtful and non-judgemental space in which clients can feel comfortable working through psychological difficulties and work towards more meaningful relationships with themselves and others.
I am a Professional Registered Counsellor with a passion for supporting individuals in their therapeutic journey. I integrate a holistic and client centered approach to therapy and often make use of creative arts, sand therapy or TRE strategies in combination with talking therapy. I believe in creating a safe space for an individual to explore, grow and transform.
I am a Professional Registered Counsellor with a passion for supporting individuals in their therapeutic journey. I integrate a holistic and client centered approach to therapy and often make use of creative arts, sand therapy or TRE strategies in combination with talking therapy. I believe in creating a safe space for an individual to explore, grow and transform.
With a special interest in working with children, teens, young adults, and families, I support a wide range of emotional and developmental challenges.
I have a genuine passion for people and a deep belief in the power of connection and healing. This forms the foundation of my work as a Registered Counsellor. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore life’s challenges, transitions, and emotional experiences. My focus is on creating a compassionate and professional environment where you feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Whether you're navigating emotional difficulties, adjusting to life changes, or seeking clarity, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
With a special interest in working with children, teens, young adults, and families, I support a wide range of emotional and developmental challenges.
I have a genuine passion for people and a deep belief in the power of connection and healing. This forms the foundation of my work as a Registered Counsellor. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore life’s challenges, transitions, and emotional experiences. My focus is on creating a compassionate and professional environment where you feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Whether you're navigating emotional difficulties, adjusting to life changes, or seeking clarity, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Tanja Smuts
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Bellville 7530
Waitlist for new clients
I focus on therapeutic work with children, adolescents and parents.
I have a particular interest and training in art therapy, therefore creative expression is welcomed as part of therapy. With young children I use play therapy and I also offer parenting work. Parent- child pairs are supported through parent- child psychotherapy or parent-infant psychotherapy.
I focus on therapeutic work with children, adolescents and parents.
I have a particular interest and training in art therapy, therefore creative expression is welcomed as part of therapy. With young children I use play therapy and I also offer parenting work. Parent- child pairs are supported through parent- child psychotherapy or parent-infant psychotherapy.
At Annelien Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy our aim is to help you overcome problems that are causing emotional pain such as but not limited to, depression, bipolar mood disorder, loss and bereavement anxiety, grief, anger, psychosomatic concerns, trauma and day to day stress, eating disorder and relationship difficulties, work difficulties, separation issues, loneliness, behavioural problems and addiction, various forms of abuse and personal emotional growth and development.
At Annelien Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy our aim is to help you overcome problems that are causing emotional pain such as but not limited to, depression, bipolar mood disorder, loss and bereavement anxiety, grief, anger, psychosomatic concerns, trauma and day to day stress, eating disorder and relationship difficulties, work difficulties, separation issues, loneliness, behavioural problems and addiction, various forms of abuse and personal emotional growth and development.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in both English and Afrikaans.
Whatever brings you here, making the decision to come to therapy, choosing a psychologist, and starting the therapeutic journey can be daunting. Well done on taking the first step. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and play therapy. I have a special interest in sandplay therapy and the expressive arts therapies.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in both English and Afrikaans.
Whatever brings you here, making the decision to come to therapy, choosing a psychologist, and starting the therapeutic journey can be daunting. Well done on taking the first step. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and play therapy. I have a special interest in sandplay therapy and the expressive arts therapies.
We all desire better relationships with our spouses, children and loved ones but are unsure how to begin this journey.
I help raise consciousness of my clients, to facilitate them finding their authentic self, their true self and to learn how to arrive at a destination of self awareness, self acceptance, self compassion and ultimately self love.
We all desire better relationships with our spouses, children and loved ones but are unsure how to begin this journey.
I help raise consciousness of my clients, to facilitate them finding their authentic self, their true self and to learn how to arrive at a destination of self awareness, self acceptance, self compassion and ultimately self love.
When life feels overwhelming or out of sync, it’s often an invitation to pause and reconnect. I believe meaningful change happens through compassion, understanding your unique context, and moving at your own pace. I commit to offering a supportive space where you can find clarity, restore balance, and shape a way forward that feels right for you.
When life feels overwhelming or out of sync, it’s often an invitation to pause and reconnect. I believe meaningful change happens through compassion, understanding your unique context, and moving at your own pace. I commit to offering a supportive space where you can find clarity, restore balance, and shape a way forward that feels right for you.
EMDR Practitioner (EMDR Institute); Voice of the child Practitioner (I2S)
I am passionate about assisting people reach a place of contentment and fulfillment, be they coming from a place of loss and grief, life changes and divorce, trauma or bad choices. I am a qualified in EMDR. Inter-relational dynamics and family health are important, including communication, personal awareness and growth . I work strongly with children (play therapy), adolescents and adults around transitions, divorce, coping, trauma, grief and self development. My skills include addictions and co-dependency, mediation services, parenting plans and family assessments for care of children, helping children adjust and cope with change.
EMDR Practitioner (EMDR Institute); Voice of the child Practitioner (I2S)
I am passionate about assisting people reach a place of contentment and fulfillment, be they coming from a place of loss and grief, life changes and divorce, trauma or bad choices. I am a qualified in EMDR. Inter-relational dynamics and family health are important, including communication, personal awareness and growth . I work strongly with children (play therapy), adolescents and adults around transitions, divorce, coping, trauma, grief and self development. My skills include addictions and co-dependency, mediation services, parenting plans and family assessments for care of children, helping children adjust and cope with change.
I am Elana Rocher, a Counselling Psychologist with an interest in individual therapy with children, adolescents and parental guidance.
I use a client-based approach and refer to attachment-based play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, solution-focused therapy and dialectic behavioural therapy. I also have a specific interest in psycho-scholastic assessments in an attempt to assist learners with academic challenges.
I am Elana Rocher, a Counselling Psychologist with an interest in individual therapy with children, adolescents and parental guidance.
I use a client-based approach and refer to attachment-based play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, solution-focused therapy and dialectic behavioural therapy. I also have a specific interest in psycho-scholastic assessments in an attempt to assist learners with academic challenges.
I see children, teenagers, adults, couples, parents and groups.
I believe in authenticity, compassion and self love. We are holistic beings - sensing, feeling, thinking and doing. We strive to have a meaningful relationship with ourselves, our significant others, our community as well as our environment. Life is a journey, not a race. Sometimes life is hard, but we have the capacity to heal, change and develop.
I see children, teenagers, adults, couples, parents and groups.
I believe in authenticity, compassion and self love. We are holistic beings - sensing, feeling, thinking and doing. We strive to have a meaningful relationship with ourselves, our significant others, our community as well as our environment. Life is a journey, not a race. Sometimes life is hard, but we have the capacity to heal, change and develop.
As a licensed social worker I have over 20 years of experience specializing in play based intervention for children aged 4 to 12. My practice focuses on helping children process trauma, manage emotional and behavioral challenges and build heathy coping skills. In addition to therapeutic work with children I offer compassionate support and guidance to parents, helping them better understand and connect with their children.
As a licensed social worker I have over 20 years of experience specializing in play based intervention for children aged 4 to 12. My practice focuses on helping children process trauma, manage emotional and behavioral challenges and build heathy coping skills. In addition to therapeutic work with children I offer compassionate support and guidance to parents, helping them better understand and connect with their children.
It is a natural thing to strive towards becoming the best version of ourselves. But life happens, which often leads to emotional distress. Allow me to take you on a transformational journey where you are able to resolve issues causing distress and work towards a better you.
It is a natural thing to strive towards becoming the best version of ourselves. But life happens, which often leads to emotional distress. Allow me to take you on a transformational journey where you are able to resolve issues causing distress and work towards a better you.
I work with parents, children, adolescents, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck in their learning or future planning.
I support children, adolescents, young adults, and parents through online counselling that builds resilience, confidence, and effective learning strategies. I offer individual/ group subject-choice, career, and school readiness assessments. I also provide psycho-educational workshops.
I work with parents, children, adolescents, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck in their learning or future planning.
I support children, adolescents, young adults, and parents through online counselling that builds resilience, confidence, and effective learning strategies. I offer individual/ group subject-choice, career, and school readiness assessments. I also provide psycho-educational workshops.
My ideal clients are individuals and families facing the emotional and psychological challenges of child abuse, custody disputes, and family trauma.
I specialise in forensic family assessments, including child abuse investigations, custody disputes, and socio-emotional evaluations. My therapeutic interventions focus on family attachment and supporting children and adults who have experienced trauma. I also offer a co-developed programme for sex and love addiction.
My ideal clients are individuals and families facing the emotional and psychological challenges of child abuse, custody disputes, and family trauma.
I specialise in forensic family assessments, including child abuse investigations, custody disputes, and socio-emotional evaluations. My therapeutic interventions focus on family attachment and supporting children and adults who have experienced trauma. I also offer a co-developed programme for sex and love addiction.
As an Educational Psychologist I work with various children, learners, students and families.
I offer services that include emotional support for learners and students. I further support families through parent guidance. I have a special interest in trauma and bereavement, study skills, executive functioning, career guidance and psycho-educational assessments. My main practice is located in Paarl, but I offer assessments from the Durbanville area.
As an Educational Psychologist I work with various children, learners, students and families.
I offer services that include emotional support for learners and students. I further support families through parent guidance. I have a special interest in trauma and bereavement, study skills, executive functioning, career guidance and psycho-educational assessments. My main practice is located in Paarl, but I offer assessments from the Durbanville area.
Life has a way of throwing us off balance, whether through the challenges of childhood, the weight of a loss, or the quiet exhaustion of professional burnout.
With extensive experience as a Social Worker specialising in play therapy and counselling, I can support children and adolescents facing bullying, behavioral hurdles, and difficulties expressing their emotions. But also supporting the individual professional, navigating the burnout, stress and grief that we encounter throughout life.
Life has a way of throwing us off balance, whether through the challenges of childhood, the weight of a loss, or the quiet exhaustion of professional burnout.
With extensive experience as a Social Worker specialising in play therapy and counselling, I can support children and adolescents facing bullying, behavioral hurdles, and difficulties expressing their emotions. But also supporting the individual professional, navigating the burnout, stress and grief that we encounter throughout life.
Child Counsellors
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 long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
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.