Play Therapy in Mowbray
I work with children using play therapy, teenagers, learning difficulties, one on one counselling and relationship counselling
People can feel overwhelmed at times by the daily stress of life and problems can seem insurmountable. Speaking to a trained Counsellor like me can help you overcome life's challenges and help you make positive changes in your life and relationships.
I work with children using play therapy, teenagers, learning difficulties, one on one counselling and relationship counselling
People can feel overwhelmed at times by the daily stress of life and problems can seem insurmountable. Speaking to a trained Counsellor like me can help you overcome life's challenges and help you make positive changes in your life and relationships.
I am an experienced therapist and coach, with multiple trainings to support your needs. I started as an art therapist 20 years ago and have actively added to my qualifications and experience. I specialize in grief and loss work, including infertility; as well as working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression. I focus on helping you navigate difficult times, and address problem areas with a focus on wellbeing, using resilience coaching and other tools. I work in a Humanistic, Positive Psychology framework, a whole person, strengths-based approach looking at your mental, physical and emotional health needs.
I am an experienced therapist and coach, with multiple trainings to support your needs. I started as an art therapist 20 years ago and have actively added to my qualifications and experience. I specialize in grief and loss work, including infertility; as well as working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression. I focus on helping you navigate difficult times, and address problem areas with a focus on wellbeing, using resilience coaching and other tools. I work in a Humanistic, Positive Psychology framework, a whole person, strengths-based approach looking at your mental, physical and emotional health needs.
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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 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.
Are you longing for relief from anxiety or the general overwhelm from challenges of life right now? Relationship stress or changes? Or need help processing past or recent trauma, grief, anger or fear?
I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, gently shift unhelpful patterns, and build clarity, confidence, and resilience. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, using practical tools and compassionate guidance to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself.
Are you longing for relief from anxiety or the general overwhelm from challenges of life right now? Relationship stress or changes? Or need help processing past or recent trauma, grief, anger or fear?
I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, gently shift unhelpful patterns, and build clarity, confidence, and resilience. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, using practical tools and compassionate guidance to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself.
I make use of Gestalt play therapy since it is a child-centered approach.
All parents want the best for their children. However, you or your child may sometimes experience difficult situations, such as trauma, adjustments, and losses. Children may then need extra emotional support to work through their emotions. A change in the child's behaviour will be an indication that he or she needs extra help. Children may either have more energy and act out, or they may have less energy and become withdrawn, wanting to isolate themselves from society. In both of these cases, help is available for your child. Marie-Louise van Heerden is a social worker (B.SW) with a master's degree in play-based intervention (M.SW).
I make use of Gestalt play therapy since it is a child-centered approach.
All parents want the best for their children. However, you or your child may sometimes experience difficult situations, such as trauma, adjustments, and losses. Children may then need extra emotional support to work through their emotions. A change in the child's behaviour will be an indication that he or she needs extra help. Children may either have more energy and act out, or they may have less energy and become withdrawn, wanting to isolate themselves from society. In both of these cases, help is available for your child. Marie-Louise van Heerden is a social worker (B.SW) with a master's degree in play-based intervention (M.SW).
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.
Experience and ability to connect to persons of all age groups, all cultures and all backgrounds. Persons with problems of life do not always want to hear there is something "wrong" with them. Most of the time they can be facilitated to solve their own problems and grow towards more independence and maturity on a personal level. I see it as my task to facilitate change.
Experience and ability to connect to persons of all age groups, all cultures and all backgrounds. Persons with problems of life do not always want to hear there is something "wrong" with them. Most of the time they can be facilitated to solve their own problems and grow towards more independence and maturity on a personal level. I see it as my task to facilitate change.
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.
I have been in trauma Counselling for 7yrs and a form of non directive " play therapy" for 4 yrs and at a primary school as a Counsellor.
I am a Registered Counsellor in South Africa offering non-diagnostic, ADHD- and neurodiversity-informed support for children, adolescents, parents, and adults.
My work is supportive, skills-based, and psychoeducational, focused on emotional regulation, behaviour support, parenting guidance, and practical coping strategies.
I work collaboratively within referral networks and alongside psychologists, paediatricians, OTs, speech therapists, schools, and learning support teams.
I have been in trauma Counselling for 7yrs and a form of non directive " play therapy" for 4 yrs and at a primary school as a Counsellor.
I am a Registered Counsellor in South Africa offering non-diagnostic, ADHD- and neurodiversity-informed support for children, adolescents, parents, and adults.
My work is supportive, skills-based, and psychoeducational, focused on emotional regulation, behaviour support, parenting guidance, and practical coping strategies.
I work collaboratively within referral networks and alongside psychologists, paediatricians, OTs, speech therapists, schools, and learning support teams.
Unlock Your Potential: Support for School and Life’s Challenges
Are you or your child struggling with school-related difficulties, emotional hurdles, or navigating the complexities of neurodiversity? I’m here to help. As an experienced educational psychologist, I specialize in providing support for children, teens, young adults, and adults facing challenges such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning difficulties, and emotional regulation.
Unlock Your Potential: Support for School and Life’s Challenges
Are you or your child struggling with school-related difficulties, emotional hurdles, or navigating the complexities of neurodiversity? I’m here to help. As an experienced educational psychologist, I specialize in providing support for children, teens, young adults, and adults facing challenges such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning difficulties, and emotional regulation.
Areas of my psychological expertise are: Psycho-educational assessments, Career assessments, Subject choices assessments, School readiness assessments, Play therapy.
I help my clients with: Screenings for ADHD, SLD, ASD, and other barriers to learning. I also specialise in Individual Therapy, Group Therapy.
Areas of my psychological expertise are: Psycho-educational assessments, Career assessments, Subject choices assessments, School readiness assessments, Play therapy.
I help my clients with: Screenings for ADHD, SLD, ASD, and other barriers to learning. I also specialise in Individual Therapy, Group Therapy.
I'm Letitia Groenewald, a registered Counselling Psychologist in the Southern Suburbs, Cape Town. Welcome to a space where psychological well-being is paramount. My aim is to provide clients, regardless of their background, with the support and guidance needed to conquer the diverse challenges life presents. I believe in equipping clients with essential skills and strategies that not only aid in overcoming these hurdles but also foster emotional growth and resilience. By tailoring the therapeutic approach to each client’s unique needs and aspirations, we work collaboratively to pave the way towards a well-rounded and resilient life.
I'm Letitia Groenewald, a registered Counselling Psychologist in the Southern Suburbs, Cape Town. Welcome to a space where psychological well-being is paramount. My aim is to provide clients, regardless of their background, with the support and guidance needed to conquer the diverse challenges life presents. I believe in equipping clients with essential skills and strategies that not only aid in overcoming these hurdles but also foster emotional growth and resilience. By tailoring the therapeutic approach to each client’s unique needs and aspirations, we work collaboratively to pave the way towards a well-rounded and resilient life.
Hi, I’m Chanté Kruger, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor Trained in Play Based Therapy passionate about helping children navigate their emotions in a safe and supportive space.
I’m passionate about helping individuals through the process of healing. I offer a range of counselling services and specialize in the field of Play Therapy which is a therapy specifically designed for children. My goal is to create a warm, nurturing space where your child can express themselves, build confidence, and develop emotional resilience.
Hi, I’m Chanté Kruger, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor Trained in Play Based Therapy passionate about helping children navigate their emotions in a safe and supportive space.
I’m passionate about helping individuals through the process of healing. I offer a range of counselling services and specialize in the field of Play Therapy which is a therapy specifically designed for children. My goal is to create a warm, nurturing space where your child can express themselves, build confidence, and develop emotional resilience.
I make use of an eclectic approach that includes but is not limited to play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and solution focused based therapy.
Hello, my name is Thozama Khanya Grewe. I work with parents, children, adolescents, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck in their learning or future planning. Many are experiencing academic stress, low confidence, anxiety around subject or career choices, or difficulty navigating transitions. I offer a supportive, compassionate space where individuals and families feel heard and understood. My aim is to help clients build resilience, confidence, and practical strategies that support both emotional wellbeing and learning, so they can move forward with greater clarity, self-belief, and hope.
I make use of an eclectic approach that includes but is not limited to play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and solution focused based therapy.
Hello, my name is Thozama Khanya Grewe. I work with parents, children, adolescents, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck in their learning or future planning. Many are experiencing academic stress, low confidence, anxiety around subject or career choices, or difficulty navigating transitions. I offer a supportive, compassionate space where individuals and families feel heard and understood. My aim is to help clients build resilience, confidence, and practical strategies that support both emotional wellbeing and learning, so they can move forward with greater clarity, self-belief, and hope.
Hi there. I’m really glad you’re here. If you’ve found your way here, something in life may feel heavy, uncertain, or difficult to hold alone. I offer warm, collaborative psychotherapy where we gently explore your experiences, patterns, and what feels stuck or painful. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, relationship and attachment difficulties, identity questions, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, parenting struggles, and substance use. I see children (5+), adolescents, adults, and couples. In this affirming space, you are welcome as you are.
Hi there. I’m really glad you’re here. If you’ve found your way here, something in life may feel heavy, uncertain, or difficult to hold alone. I offer warm, collaborative psychotherapy where we gently explore your experiences, patterns, and what feels stuck or painful. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, relationship and attachment difficulties, identity questions, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, parenting struggles, and substance use. I see children (5+), adolescents, adults, and couples. In this affirming space, you are welcome as you are.
I make use of CBT, Narrative, Trauma Focused, Person Centered, Strengths-Based and Play Therapy Models.
Are you suffering from feelings of low self-esteem, loneliness or anxiety? Feeling emotional for no reason, as if you just don't fit in, misunderstood or isolated? Do you feel tired and unable to keep up with your daily routine, challenged by incongruency regarding your sexual identity, relationship difficulties and/or adjusting to life changes?
Would you like to talk to someone likeminded where you can feel free to speak your mind? These issues are usually catalysts to dysfunctional relationships, stress and feelings of helplessness. Speaking to a Therapist is the first step towards improving your mental health.
I make use of CBT, Narrative, Trauma Focused, Person Centered, Strengths-Based and Play Therapy Models.
Are you suffering from feelings of low self-esteem, loneliness or anxiety? Feeling emotional for no reason, as if you just don't fit in, misunderstood or isolated? Do you feel tired and unable to keep up with your daily routine, challenged by incongruency regarding your sexual identity, relationship difficulties and/or adjusting to life changes?
Would you like to talk to someone likeminded where you can feel free to speak your mind? These issues are usually catalysts to dysfunctional relationships, stress and feelings of helplessness. Speaking to a Therapist is the first step towards improving your mental health.
Bloom Counselling & Play Therapy
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Kenwyn 7780
I provide a safe & inclusive space for exploration & healing through various modalities including play therapy.
With a deep understanding of the complexities that families face in today's fast-paced world, I am committed to creating a supportive and nurturing space for moms, parents, and children to navigate life's challenges. Drawing on a diverse background in mental health, I am well-versed in addressing a wide range of issues, from everyday parenting concerns to more complex emotional and behavioural challenges. I specialize in tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of families. Whether you're a mom juggling multiple roles, a parent navigating the intricate dynamics of family life, or a child grappling with the ups and
I provide a safe & inclusive space for exploration & healing through various modalities including play therapy.
With a deep understanding of the complexities that families face in today's fast-paced world, I am committed to creating a supportive and nurturing space for moms, parents, and children to navigate life's challenges. Drawing on a diverse background in mental health, I am well-versed in addressing a wide range of issues, from everyday parenting concerns to more complex emotional and behavioural challenges. I specialize in tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of families. Whether you're a mom juggling multiple roles, a parent navigating the intricate dynamics of family life, or a child grappling with the ups and
Hi, I’m Tanita Brenzel, a Clinical Psychologist based in Stellenbosch. I offer both in-person and online individual therapy sessions, creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and genuinely yours.
I predominantly work with teens, students, and young adults, supporting challenges such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, academic stress, trauma, identity exploration, and grief and loss. These experiences can feel overwhelming and, at times, isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
Hi, I’m Tanita Brenzel, a Clinical Psychologist based in Stellenbosch. I offer both in-person and online individual therapy sessions, creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and genuinely yours.
I predominantly work with teens, students, and young adults, supporting challenges such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, academic stress, trauma, identity exploration, and grief and loss. These experiences can feel overwhelming and, at times, isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
From working with children through play-based support to adolescents and adults.
I am a registered counsellor with a special focus on supporting individuals and/or families through trauma, loss, grief and other life transitions and challenges.
This is a grace-filled space where light is invited into even the most tender places, allowing restoration to unfold at its own pace.
Together, we explore new pathways toward connection, resilience, and a deeper sense of wholeness. everyone deserves the opportunity to grow and add to their toolbox through professional support.
"Grace meets us where we are, but it doesn’t leave us where it found us." Bob Goff
From working with children through play-based support to adolescents and adults.
I am a registered counsellor with a special focus on supporting individuals and/or families through trauma, loss, grief and other life transitions and challenges.
This is a grace-filled space where light is invited into even the most tender places, allowing restoration to unfold at its own pace.
Together, we explore new pathways toward connection, resilience, and a deeper sense of wholeness. everyone deserves the opportunity to grow and add to their toolbox through professional support.
"Grace meets us where we are, but it doesn’t leave us where it found us." Bob Goff
My therapy practice is a containing, curious, creative space for those who are seeking to understand and welcome all the parts of themselves. We often get stuck in patterns and set narratives, and struggle to imagine anything different – for ourselves or our relationships. I cannot provide solutions, but in a confidential and safe therapy relationship, I can walk alongside you as we try to understand your hurt, your health and your healing. I am passionate about working with women and those who are navigating life transitions, loss and shifting intergenerational patterns. My approach is humanistic, trauma-informed, & psychodynamic.
My therapy practice is a containing, curious, creative space for those who are seeking to understand and welcome all the parts of themselves. We often get stuck in patterns and set narratives, and struggle to imagine anything different – for ourselves or our relationships. I cannot provide solutions, but in a confidential and safe therapy relationship, I can walk alongside you as we try to understand your hurt, your health and your healing. I am passionate about working with women and those who are navigating life transitions, loss and shifting intergenerational patterns. My approach is humanistic, trauma-informed, & psychodynamic.
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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.