About

I am a registered counselling psychologist with a special interest in play therapy. I have a Master's degree (cum laude) from Wits University with over five years experience in private practice, providing therapy to kids (and adolescents) using play to communicate. There may be a range of reasons why your child may need to see a psychologist, including trauma, anxiety, depression or social and school challenges. Play therapy is especially suited for 5 to 10 year-olds, and I also work with older children. I find that working with the child and parents over a longer time proves to be most effective. My practice is in Gardens, Cape Town and I charge within medical aid rates.

Child Psychotherapy
This is for parents to book an introductory meeting.
Service Information
50 min
1,100 South African rand

Play Therapy

Children have deep emotional and psychological worlds, and may experience great pain and distress. Parents may struggle to know how to help, so a child psychologist may help. Play is the natural language of children, and play therapy uses it as a tool for children to express their emotions. The aim of this therapy is to help children make sense of difficult situations and feelings by exploring hidden thoughts and desires. Ultimately, the hope is that they are able to move towards integrating and balancing the parts of themselves and the world that are bad, with those that are good, by having a meaningful relationship experience in therapy.

Practically, it can be useful to work with the parents and family, as well as the school, especially when there are social and school difficulties. As a first step, you can book a parent consultation, or get in touch below if you have any further questions.