Why Therapy Works: Understanding the Benefits of Therapeutic Support
Beginning therapy can raise doubts about the cost, commitment, and whether it’s truly worth it. Read on to explore the evidence behind how therapy works, from brain chang...
Ms Amy de Wet
Licensed Educational Psychologist
“It is my honour to work with each individual and offer them a safe space to find their way through the healing process, sitting with them in the dark, and creating a sense of validation and containment during this brave journey.”
About Me
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist in Randhart, Gauteng, South Africa. I help people affected by abuse, addiction, conduct problems, PTSD and suicidal thoughts through psychological assessment, counseling and psychotherapy.
Approach
I offer a steady, compassionate space where we move at a pace that feels manageable and honest, honouring your courage as we work. In Alberton and online in English, sessions for children, adolescents and adults are adjusted for age and attention—shorter, playful moments for little ones, longer reflective work for older clients. Therapy blends gentle conversation, play and assessment-driven interventions so you leave with small, practical steps to try between meetings. This way of working often helps people navigating trauma, conduct struggles or overwhelming thoughts.
Contact Amy
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:
- •All ages
- •Families
- •Under Fives
- •Adolescents
- •Couples
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Suicidal Thoughts
Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Professional Title:
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Licensed Educational Psychologist
A psychologist licensed to assess and support learning, developmental, and educational needs.
Qualifications
University of Johannesburg
Registrations
Amy de Wet Educational Psychologist
Educational Psychologist
