Child Therapists in Thornton, WC
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.
Melissa van Hal
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
14 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My focus areas include education, parenting, all life stages—from children to seniors—and living will support.
Pause and Connect. Do you ever feel like life’s winding roads could use a supportive guide? I offer specialised wellness counselling to help you tune into you, find steadiness in change, and develop practical, proactive strategies for daily life. Through an integrative and supportive approach, we navigate life’s transitions in a way that feels grounded and meaningful, progressing in the wellness process with confidence in a direction for you.
My focus areas include education, parenting, all life stages—from children to seniors—and living will support.
Pause and Connect. Do you ever feel like life’s winding roads could use a supportive guide? I offer specialised wellness counselling to help you tune into you, find steadiness in change, and develop practical, proactive strategies for daily life. Through an integrative and supportive approach, we navigate life’s transitions in a way that feels grounded and meaningful, progressing in the wellness process with confidence in a direction for you.
My specialties include: addiction, anxiety, children and teens, depression, divorce, relationship issues, parenting and self-esteem.
Are you experiencing uncertainty with how to navigate some of life's challenging issues? Are you ready to take control of your mental health and well-being?
My specialties include: addiction, anxiety, children and teens, depression, divorce, relationship issues, parenting and self-esteem.
Are you experiencing uncertainty with how to navigate some of life's challenging issues? Are you ready to take control of your mental health and well-being?
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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.
Your child just hasn't been themselves lately.
I offer online therapy in English & Afrikaans for kids and teens (ages 7-18) who are ready to embrace their inner resilience. I also provide online parent coaching to support parents on their journey to being the best version of themselves they can be,
Your child just hasn't been themselves lately.
I offer online therapy in English & Afrikaans for kids and teens (ages 7-18) who are ready to embrace their inner resilience. I also provide online parent coaching to support parents on their journey to being the best version of themselves they can be,
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.
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.
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.
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.
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing various life difficulties, life role transitions and adjustments.
My framework is client centered and this means that the therapeutic modality is chosen according to the “best fit approach” and in the best interest of the client. My therapeutic modalities and training include REBT, BWRT, Attachment Theory and Family Systems Theory.
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing various life difficulties, life role transitions and adjustments.
My framework is client centered and this means that the therapeutic modality is chosen according to the “best fit approach” and in the best interest of the client. My therapeutic modalities and training include REBT, BWRT, Attachment Theory and Family Systems Theory.
Anuska Rabe-Steynberg
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Brackenfell 7560
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents and young adults. In my practice, I strive to facilitate every child's growth for them to be able to reach their full potential. My special interests include psycho-educational assessments, therapeutic interventions, career guidance and assessments and school readiness assessments. I employ an integrated approach to assessment and therapy to address various challenges that my clients may face. By doing so, it allows me to design interventions that are person-centered. I also work collaboratively with schools and other professionals. I am fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English).
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents and young adults. In my practice, I strive to facilitate every child's growth for them to be able to reach their full potential. My special interests include psycho-educational assessments, therapeutic interventions, career guidance and assessments and school readiness assessments. I employ an integrated approach to assessment and therapy to address various challenges that my clients may face. By doing so, it allows me to design interventions that are person-centered. I also work collaboratively with schools and other professionals. I am fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English).
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.
I enjoy working with children, adults and families.
I provide a safe space, where you can feel heard and understood. I am a big advocate for mental health and breaking the stigma. Seeking counselling is a sign of strength as you have admitted that you need assistance... You are not alone. My services are also offered in Afrikaans. My dienste is ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans.
I enjoy working with children, adults and families.
I provide a safe space, where you can feel heard and understood. I am a big advocate for mental health and breaking the stigma. Seeking counselling is a sign of strength as you have admitted that you need assistance... You are not alone. My services are also offered in Afrikaans. My dienste is ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans.
We provide a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space to help you navigate various aspects of life such as: •Stress, Anger, Depression, Anxiety: We help you develop self awareness, resilience etc
•Relationship & Family: Couples, Interpersonal Conflict, Parenting, Separation
•Workplace: Disciplinary, Retrenchment, Conflict with Co-Workers/Management, Career Change, Career Dev/Mobility, Poor Performance, Burnout
• Child/Teen/Adolescent: ADHD, Career Counselling, Subject Choice guidance
We provide a safe place for you to be yourself and to discuss some of the problems and issues that show up in your daily life and in your relationships, we provide psychological interventions to help you navigate life and help facilitate personal growth & development. We also offer interventions for learning & behavioural difficulties in children
We provide a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space to help you navigate various aspects of life such as: •Stress, Anger, Depression, Anxiety: We help you develop self awareness, resilience etc
•Relationship & Family: Couples, Interpersonal Conflict, Parenting, Separation
•Workplace: Disciplinary, Retrenchment, Conflict with Co-Workers/Management, Career Change, Career Dev/Mobility, Poor Performance, Burnout
• Child/Teen/Adolescent: ADHD, Career Counselling, Subject Choice guidance
We provide a safe place for you to be yourself and to discuss some of the problems and issues that show up in your daily life and in your relationships, we provide psychological interventions to help you navigate life and help facilitate personal growth & development. We also offer interventions for learning & behavioural difficulties in children
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.
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 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.
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.
I believe that every child can learn and should have every opportunity to learn.
I use different approaches to psychotherapy such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative therapy, BrainWorking Recursive Therapy, Person-Centred therapy, Non-Directive play therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, other.
I believe that every child can learn and should have every opportunity to learn.
I use different approaches to psychotherapy such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative therapy, BrainWorking Recursive Therapy, Person-Centred therapy, Non-Directive play therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, other.
Nearby Child or Adolescent Counsellors Searches for Thornton
- Edgemead
- Goodwood
- Green Point
- Melkbosstrand
- Milnerton
- Panorama
- Parklands
- Parow
- Pinelands
- Plattekloof
- Sunningdale
- Table View
Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Thornton, WC provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Thornton build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Thornton build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.