Child Therapists in Western Cape
I’m Elretha – a Counselling Psychologist based in Wynberg, Cape Town. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in both English and Afrikaans. People seek therapy for a broad range of reasons. Some of the areas I assist with include: processing trauma and abuse, navigating relationship difficulties, parent-child relationship distress, life changes, or loss and bereavement; managing mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders, sexual identity matters, self-development and blockages to creativity.
I’m Elretha – a Counselling Psychologist based in Wynberg, Cape Town. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in both English and Afrikaans. People seek therapy for a broad range of reasons. Some of the areas I assist with include: processing trauma and abuse, navigating relationship difficulties, parent-child relationship distress, life changes, or loss and bereavement; managing mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders, sexual identity matters, self-development and blockages to creativity.
I am a registered Counsellor and Play Therapist. Every persone is Unique and so are the persons needs. I will help you to be the best version You can be and to be able to be happy and to feel satisfied with yourself and your goals and accomplishments. I have a passion for children, mom's and family therapy.
I am a registered Counsellor and Play Therapist. Every persone is Unique and so are the persons needs. I will help you to be the best version You can be and to be able to be happy and to feel satisfied with yourself and your goals and accomplishments. I have a passion for children, mom's and family therapy.
If there is a need for support in areas of your child's life that impacts their development, feel free to contact me.
As an Educational Psychologist I work with various children, learners, students and families. I approach every client in a way that is suitable for them. I assist in trauma, bereavement, scholastic and emotional difficulties. I also do psycho-educational assessments in order to better understand what can be done to help a learner or student. I also offer career counselling and career assessment in order to help the client to better understand themselves and their personalities and abilities. I further offer parent guidance to parents that are in need. Feel free to contact me if you are in need of the abovementioned services.
If there is a need for support in areas of your child's life that impacts their development, feel free to contact me.
As an Educational Psychologist I work with various children, learners, students and families. I approach every client in a way that is suitable for them. I assist in trauma, bereavement, scholastic and emotional difficulties. I also do psycho-educational assessments in order to better understand what can be done to help a learner or student. I also offer career counselling and career assessment in order to help the client to better understand themselves and their personalities and abilities. I further offer parent guidance to parents that are in need. Feel free to contact me if you are in need of the abovementioned services.
AR Counselling (Abigail Reeve)
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Sonstraal Heights 7550
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.
Chantel Retter
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Edgemead 7441
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.
Jessica Smit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paarl 7646 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual registered counsellor, offering both individual and group counselling for children, adolescents and adults. My experience includes working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other learning difficulties. My approach is integrative, which means that I draw from various approaches and interventions and tailor them in a way that best suits each individual. I offer a safe and non-judgemental space which allows for clients to freely express their thoughts, opinions, feelings and experiences.
I am a bilingual registered counsellor, offering both individual and group counselling for children, adolescents and adults. My experience includes working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other learning difficulties. My approach is integrative, which means that I draw from various approaches and interventions and tailor them in a way that best suits each individual. I offer a safe and non-judgemental space which allows for clients to freely express their thoughts, opinions, feelings and experiences.
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 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.
Tanja Smuts
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellville 7530
Waitlist for new clients
I focus on therapeutic work with children, adolescents and parents. I am happy to work with presenting issues such as developmental concerns, child emotional and behavioural problems, depression (including post-natal depression), anxiety, self-esteem end personality issues, family difficulties, bereavement, trauma and adjustment difficulties.
I focus on therapeutic work with children, adolescents and parents. I am happy to work with presenting issues such as developmental concerns, child emotional and behavioural problems, depression (including post-natal depression), anxiety, self-esteem end personality issues, family difficulties, bereavement, trauma and adjustment difficulties.
My name is Marineesa Majola and I am a registered Counselling Psychologist based in Goodwood, Cape Town. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing various life difficulties, life role transitions and adjustments. My work with children and adolescents is a collaborative working relationship that involves the parents as, I believe, this ensures open communication and trust in a safe and non-judgmental space.
My name is Marineesa Majola and I am a registered Counselling Psychologist based in Goodwood, Cape Town. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing various life difficulties, life role transitions and adjustments. My work with children and adolescents is a collaborative working relationship that involves the parents as, I believe, this ensures open communication and trust in a safe and non-judgmental space.
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).
Heloise Breytenbach-Uys
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Somerset West 7130
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.
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Verified Verified
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Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, angry, lack of energy/exhaustion/chronic fatigue etc,? These could be signs that you may need psychological support. We provide a safe, warm, supportive and non-judgemental space to process difficulties such as: PERSONAL: Stress, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Worry.. RELATIONSHIP & FAMILY: Separation, Divorce, Infidelity, Interpersonal conflict.. TRAUMA/GRIEF: Loss of loved ones, Death.. WORKPLACE: Disciplinary, Retrenchment, Conflict with co-workers/management, Career change, Poor performance, Burnout.. CHILD/TEEN/ADOLESCENT: ADHD, Career Counselling, Subject choice guidance..
Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, angry, lack of energy/exhaustion/chronic fatigue etc,? These could be signs that you may need psychological support. We provide a safe, warm, supportive and non-judgemental space to process difficulties such as: PERSONAL: Stress, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Worry.. RELATIONSHIP & FAMILY: Separation, Divorce, Infidelity, Interpersonal conflict.. TRAUMA/GRIEF: Loss of loved ones, Death.. WORKPLACE: Disciplinary, Retrenchment, Conflict with co-workers/management, Career change, Poor performance, Burnout.. CHILD/TEEN/ADOLESCENT: ADHD, Career Counselling, Subject choice guidance..
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Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sonstraal Heights 7550
Are you struggling as a parent to understand your child? Is you child experiencing high levels of anxiety? Would you like some guidance in the maize of parenting? Do you want to give your child support in dealing with life's struggles? If so, then please reach out.
Life can be difficult, for parents and children alike. Parents often struggle with their own anxieties, and it can so easily spill over to our children. Children also experience high levels of anxiety. Parents and children can be taught valuable techniques and life skills to better navigate the pressures of life.
Are you struggling as a parent to understand your child? Is you child experiencing high levels of anxiety? Would you like some guidance in the maize of parenting? Do you want to give your child support in dealing with life's struggles? If so, then please reach out.
Life can be difficult, for parents and children alike. Parents often struggle with their own anxieties, and it can so easily spill over to our children. Children also experience high levels of anxiety. Parents and children can be taught valuable techniques and life skills to better navigate the pressures of life.
Christiaan (Chris) Johannes Prins
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bellville 7530
Assessment of children (IQ and scholastic testing), learning problems, ADHD, career guidance, subject choice, addiction care (all forms of addiction), emotional problems (all age groups), relationships, families, personality analysis, mid-career crisis and mid-life crisis.
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.
Assessment of children (IQ and scholastic testing), learning problems, ADHD, career guidance, subject choice, addiction care (all forms of addiction), emotional problems (all age groups), relationships, families, personality analysis, mid-career crisis and mid-life crisis.
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.
Everyone needs someone some of the time. School going children and adults all experience challenges throughout their life time. Trauma such as parents separating or are in the process of divorce, bereavement can be quite debilitating for children. Learning difficulties can make the school experience very challenging too. Children responses to trauma may result in enuresis or encopresis and other regressive behaviours. Adults struggling to come to terms with childhood trauma, bereavement, divorce, domestic violence and trauma, all of which can negatively affect functioning in daily life. Depression & anxiety often follow trauma.
Everyone needs someone some of the time. School going children and adults all experience challenges throughout their life time. Trauma such as parents separating or are in the process of divorce, bereavement can be quite debilitating for children. Learning difficulties can make the school experience very challenging too. Children responses to trauma may result in enuresis or encopresis and other regressive behaviours. Adults struggling to come to terms with childhood trauma, bereavement, divorce, domestic violence and trauma, all of which can negatively affect functioning in daily life. Depression & anxiety often follow trauma.
I am a clinical (child) psychologist specializing in helping young people and their families face a wide range of mental health challenges. My aim in our engagement is to create a nurturing, compassionate, and safe environment where you can feel truly supported. Employing evidence-based strategies tailored to your unique circumstances, we will collaborate to address the challenges you're encountering, fostering resilience, and facilitating lasting positive change. I have a specific interest and experience in treating individuals with disordered eating.
I am a clinical (child) psychologist specializing in helping young people and their families face a wide range of mental health challenges. My aim in our engagement is to create a nurturing, compassionate, and safe environment where you can feel truly supported. Employing evidence-based strategies tailored to your unique circumstances, we will collaborate to address the challenges you're encountering, fostering resilience, and facilitating lasting positive change. I have a specific interest and experience in treating individuals with disordered eating.
Gerda works with infants, children, teens and adults.
Gerda Kriel is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in both private and public sector. She has a special interest in working with infant and maternal mental health challenges, but also sees clients who struggle with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD or phase-of-life-challenges. She views therapy as a collaborative partnership in which both therapist and client join hands in developing the changes the client seeks. Her approach is informed by Narrative therapy, but she also works in more structured modalities such as Eye movement integration and Resource therapy for clients with trauma.
Gerda works with infants, children, teens and adults.
Gerda Kriel is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in both private and public sector. She has a special interest in working with infant and maternal mental health challenges, but also sees clients who struggle with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD or phase-of-life-challenges. She views therapy as a collaborative partnership in which both therapist and client join hands in developing the changes the client seeks. Her approach is informed by Narrative therapy, but she also works in more structured modalities such as Eye movement integration and Resource therapy for clients with trauma.
My ideal client is someone who has a need for therapy, but may find it difficult to talk about their issues. Words may seem limited to describe what they feel inside of themselves. Child clients sometimes don't know or understand the extent of their unhappiness, or are too young to know that they are mentally and emotionally affected by circumstances. My ideal client is someone who suffers from trauma and early childhood wounding, or presents an array of other clinical presentations, including depression, anxiety disorders and much more. Clients seek therapy because they have a desire to be healed and emotionally be in balance.
My ideal client is someone who has a need for therapy, but may find it difficult to talk about their issues. Words may seem limited to describe what they feel inside of themselves. Child clients sometimes don't know or understand the extent of their unhappiness, or are too young to know that they are mentally and emotionally affected by circumstances. My ideal client is someone who suffers from trauma and early childhood wounding, or presents an array of other clinical presentations, including depression, anxiety disorders and much more. Clients seek therapy because they have a desire to be healed and emotionally be in balance.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Western Cape 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 (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Western Cape 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 (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Western Cape 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.