THERAPY

THERAPY

Therapy is useful in any life stage you may be in, to understand and process any difficult adjustments, experiences, or promote self-growth. Therapy is sought for different reasons and can be useful in supporting:

Anxiety/ panic, Depression/ low mood, Difficulty managing your emotions, Experienced a traumatic event, Seeking personal growth or meaning in life, Recent life change (e.g. marriage, divorce, loss, parenthood, retirement), Difficulties with satisfying relationships (family, social, intimate, occupational)

PLAY THERAPY

Children experience life very differently from adults. They often do not have the cognitive ability to fully process difficult experiences independently. They also lack the vocabulary and verbal expressive abilities that adolescents and adults have. Hence, children use play as their natural means of communication

Therefore, play therapy allows the child to continue to communicate his/her feelings and experiences in a safe, non-threatening environment through a medium of play which comes natural for a child. Children are brought into a special room filled with toys where they can, recreate situations and events that may be affecting them and together with the psychologist, work through these issues. Some issues dealt with in therapy include but are not limited to:

  • Self Esteem
  • Social Anxieties Experienced
  • Bullying
  • Destructive behaviour,
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Parental Separation/ Divorce
  • Gender Identity Formation

Play therapy assists children in understanding their emotions better and helps them to deal with difficult feelings or traumatic events in a healthy developmental manner. This allows children to be more assertive, confident and more easily able to adapt to difficult situations and events.

INDIVIDUAL / ADULT THERAPY

Counselling/ Therapy is in essence one person trying to understand, connect with, support, and positively influence another person. While some clients need sophisticated insights or technical interventions, we know (empirically) that many clients mainly improve due to the (at times hard earned) therapeutic relationship, as well as the subtly but deeply impactful therapist-client interactions. At EduPsyC we strive to establish a trusting and authentic therapy relationship and we aim to offer a warm, open minded, empathic approach. Some of the areas that we are trained to support you in include but are not limited to:

  • Anxiety and mood related disorders
  • Grief/ bereavement
  • Overcoming traumatic incidents
  • Adult ADHD
  • Substance Abuse
  • Healing Attachment Difficulties

Career counselling focuses on guidance and facilitation in decision making regarding study and career choice. The process often creates awareness in clients of relevant information, sources, or channels to support decisions and career development. It also includes identifying strengths as well as weaknesses that influence one’s performance or behaviour. The process usually involves a minimum of 3 counselling sessions.

THERAPY

Adolescent Therapy

Adolescence can be a challenging stage in life. With the many biological changes that happen, teens may have multiple social and emotional encounters to manage during this time. Individual therapy helps explore any difficulties in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental way.

Issues addressed include:

  • Connecting socially and forming relationships
  • Seeking an Academic Direction
  • Identifying of Learning Barriers
  • Understanding one’s Identity,
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma/Loss
  • Self-harm
  • Destructive behaviour, and managing emotions

Tanya van den Berg

Educational Psychologist

I am Tanya van den Berg, an educational psychologist with a decade of teaching experience in both government and private school settings. In addition to my professional life, I am a proud wife and mother to a wonderful daughter. My academic journey included postgraduate studies at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ), where I developed a strong foundation in educational psychology, further enriched by a tailor-made internship designed to deepen my practical expertise.

I have a particular passion for assessment, as I find great fulfilment in uncovering the unique learning profiles of individuals. In addition to assessments, I provide therapy to clients, offering a safe and supportive space to address emotional, social, and behavioural challenges. My aim is to empower individuals and help them achieve meaningful growth in both their personal and educational journeys

Qualifications

Educational Psychologist 

BEd (UJ); Hons Edu Psych (Wits); M Edu Psych (UJ)

PS 0154806 I PR 1070800

Lufuno Belinda Netshimbolimbo

Educational Psychologist

Lufuno Belinda Netshimbolimbo Educational Psychologist and Registered Counselor with deep love for South African incredibly diverse children and families.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents and young adults, I prefer to use an integrative holistic therapeutic approach. I believe that each client is unique, and my approach is therefore tailored accordingly to serve each client’s distinctive needs. I work alongside individuals and their families to achieve their full potential.

Services include play therapy, school readiness assessments, educational psychological assessments, concession assessments, subject choice and career guidance, study skills and psychotherapy.

I consult in English with a diversity of individuals from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST and REGISTERED COUNSELOR

BEd (UJ) BEd Hons Edu Psych (UJ)

M.ED Educational Psychology (UJ)

HPCSA: PS 0162043 PRC 0038474

RAYHANAH HASSIM

Educational Psychologist

I am an Educational Psychologist who offers both assessment and therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults. I follow a holistic approach when working with clients, ensuring the best outcome. Working collaboratively within the relevant systems, allows me to establish support structures and develop sustainable interventions for my clients.  

Assessments are conducted in person at the practice.
Therapy consults are offered either face to face or virtually via Teams.
I also offer supervision for students currently completing their Masters qualification as well as Psychologists in their Internship. I am a Supervisor for Educational Psychology students at the University of Johannesburg.

I offer a safe and nurturing space to listen and contain, to explore any challenges you may be experiencing, to assist in helping you seek a different perspective, to find direction and meaning in your life or simply to guide you in being your most authentic self.

My aim is to enrich my clients’ lives and leave them feeling understood, empowered, and upskilled.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

BA (Wits) BA Hons Psych (Wits)

M.ED Educational Psychology (WITS)

HPCSA: PS 012 5644 / PR No.: PR 056 4214