Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Bloemfontein

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Nadia Smith (Music Therapist)
Art Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Bloemfontein 9301
There is an innate responsiveness to music in human beings. We all respond to rhythm, melody, and harmony regardless of physical or mental disability, injury, or illness. Using music, we creatively build a bridge between what we feel inside, and what we vibrate into the world. Music therapy creates opportunities for connections with self and others.
There is an innate responsiveness to music in human beings. We all respond to rhythm, melody, and harmony regardless of physical or mental disability, injury, or illness. Using music, we creatively build a bridge between what we feel inside, and what we vibrate into the world. Music therapy creates opportunities for connections with self and others.
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Karla Badenhorst
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bloemfontein 9301
Sometimes life's challenges become too overwhelming for us to deal with on our own. In those moments, therapy can be a safe space to process what is happening and to learn new ways of coping. It's a journey - and reaching out is the first step.
Sometimes life's challenges become too overwhelming for us to deal with on our own. In those moments, therapy can be a safe space to process what is happening and to learn new ways of coping. It's a journey - and reaching out is the first step.
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Nicole Docherty
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bloemfontein 9301  (Online Only)
As a counselling psychologist, I believe it is my job to help people navigate the obstacles on the journey of life. Therapy is for anyone who feels stuck, lost, misdirected, or even just those who are tired. Therapy can act as the GPS that redirects your life and gets you moving in the right direction again. One step at a time. My passion is working with, and helping people of all ages through a wide variety of difficulties. I look forward to our journey together.
As a counselling psychologist, I believe it is my job to help people navigate the obstacles on the journey of life. Therapy is for anyone who feels stuck, lost, misdirected, or even just those who are tired. Therapy can act as the GPS that redirects your life and gets you moving in the right direction again. One step at a time. My passion is working with, and helping people of all ages through a wide variety of difficulties. I look forward to our journey together.
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Cliné Payne
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bloemfontein 9301
I have a natural passion for working with people of all ages. I firmly believe that each person's mental health should be a priority and that each person has the capacity to grow. My hope is that every individual will value themselves enough to choose the chance to change and fight for what is important to them.
I have a natural passion for working with people of all ages. I firmly believe that each person's mental health should be a priority and that each person has the capacity to grow. My hope is that every individual will value themselves enough to choose the chance to change and fight for what is important to them.
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Samuel Moetji
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bloemfontein 9301
Are you an individual or a family struggling with the following: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma related issues, Adjustment problems, Marital or Relationship issues, or struggling to adjust to your loss, divorce or changes in your life? Are you finding it difficult to cope with personal, academic, work or social issues. I offer psychotherapy for these and other related problems. I am here for you, so feel free to contact me.
Are you an individual or a family struggling with the following: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma related issues, Adjustment problems, Marital or Relationship issues, or struggling to adjust to your loss, divorce or changes in your life? Are you finding it difficult to cope with personal, academic, work or social issues. I offer psychotherapy for these and other related problems. I am here for you, so feel free to contact me.
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Photo of Menanteaux Madeleine Olivier, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Menanteaux Madeleine Olivier
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bloemfontein 9301
Life is full of ups and downs. In the end it is the journey that matters most and that teaches us the most. Psychotherapy offer an individual the opportunity to collaborate with a therapist to overcome any obstacles that are hindering their progress or growth. The process of therapy addresses emotional, relational, cognitive and occupational concerns. I collaborate with the client and personalise an approach most beneficial to the client. To me psychotherapy is a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space in which to explore and better understand yourself, your relationships, and the challenges or difficulties that you face.
Life is full of ups and downs. In the end it is the journey that matters most and that teaches us the most. Psychotherapy offer an individual the opportunity to collaborate with a therapist to overcome any obstacles that are hindering their progress or growth. The process of therapy addresses emotional, relational, cognitive and occupational concerns. I collaborate with the client and personalise an approach most beneficial to the client. To me psychotherapy is a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space in which to explore and better understand yourself, your relationships, and the challenges or difficulties that you face.
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Photo of Ditaba Lucy Maraka - Fulloutput-Ditaba L Maraka Psychometrists, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Psychometrist
Fulloutput-Ditaba L Maraka Psychometrists
BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Psychometrist
Verified Verified
Bloemfontein 9300
Everybody has gifts and talents. Uncovering them is not always straightforward. Utilizing them fully requires Professional Support. Sometimes you feel Lost, other times Confused. You might even give up! That Dream, that Achievement you imagined, suddenly does not matter any more. You feel as if all is lost, and you resign to your current circumstances. We are available to travel the Discovery, Growth and Development road with you. Talk to us about your Personal Aspirations, Possible or Imagined challenges, those "not-yet" explored talents, the "not-yet discovered" competencies. Lets join you in YOUR JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY!
Everybody has gifts and talents. Uncovering them is not always straightforward. Utilizing them fully requires Professional Support. Sometimes you feel Lost, other times Confused. You might even give up! That Dream, that Achievement you imagined, suddenly does not matter any more. You feel as if all is lost, and you resign to your current circumstances. We are available to travel the Discovery, Growth and Development road with you. Talk to us about your Personal Aspirations, Possible or Imagined challenges, those "not-yet" explored talents, the "not-yet discovered" competencies. Lets join you in YOUR JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY!
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors

How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?

When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.

When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?

It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.

What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?

Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.

Are there medications for learning disabilities?

Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.