Child Therapy and Play Therapy at JMD Psychological Consulting

We charge medical aid rates. The cost of child therapy is usually fully covered by your medical aid.

THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES OFFERED

Play therapy (resolving difficulties though non-threatening therapist involvement)

Gestalt/Egostate Therapy (holistic integration on all aspects)

Guided imagery (strengthening child's ability to cope through his/her imagination)

Narrative Therapy (the meaning ascribed to events)

Transactional Analysis (interpersonal relationships)

Angerproofing and Anti-bullying techinques

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (developing more constructive behaviours)

Developmental Assessment

... and many other techniques, as the situation demands

Child therapy

can assist your child in dealing with...
... school difficulties
... physical and emotional trauma from crime, violence, abuse, and natural disasters
... bereavement, grief, loss, dysfunctional relationships and parental divorce
... illnesses such as cancer, HIV/AIDS and emotional or physical disabilities,
... depression, mood swings, anger, aggression, sadness, and boredom
... lack of confidence, lack of motivation, difficulties at school and with peers
... anxiety, fears and phobias, sleeplessness, obsessions, shyness, and drug abuse.

provide your child with...
... life-skills, social skills, learning skills, bully proofing, communication skills

and guide your child towards...
... making positive choices, better spiritual development and positive growth...
... and much more...

CHILD THERAPY
Call 011 888 1110 or email jmd@dannerup.com to book an appointment

Doing therapy with a child is a great privilege. We are honoured when we get a
chance to make a difference in a young person's life.

As children tell us about their difficulties, the interaction is respectful and
without judgement. The therapeutic context provides a safe place to deal
with their difficulties, without any fear of upsetting a parent, sibling or friend.

Children live in the circumstances their parents have created. Our most
important task is to help our young clients find ways to live the best way
possible within their family and school environment and to learn how best to
interact with the wider world so they can be well-prepared to stand on their
own feet one day. We delight in helping the child to find the child with new
options, opportunities, and solutions.

The child's individual needs guide us in selecting specific therapeutic
techniques to increase his/her overall level of coping, contentment and
well-being. We explore the child's experience of his/her parents, siblings and
extended family, friends and teachers. We consider the child's emotional,
behavioural, physical, cognitive, spiritual, and cultural existence as it becomes
relevant in the therapy.