Mrs Bella Herz, MA

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“Talking therapy for all ages, from nursery school age using play therapy, to adulthood, using talking therapy on line. In English, French, Italian”

About Me

I guide individuals of all ages, from nursery school children to adults, through their emotional landscapes. For young clients, play therapy offers a natural way to explore feelings and build resilience. Adults can find understanding and support through convenient online talking therapy. Sessions are available in English, French, or Italian, ensuring a comfortable space to express yourself. I aim to help you navigate life's challenges, fostering insight and new ways forward.

Approach

Working with clients from early childhood to adulthood, I shape sessions so play becomes a way to tell stories for young children and focused online dialogue supports adults. In Sandton or via secure video, in English, French or Italian, sessions move at your pace: short, activity-rich segments for children and paced reflective talk plus practical steps for adolescents and adults. I weave assessment insight with collaborative goal-setting, tracking small shifts between meetings and adapting tools for relocation stress, relationships and anxiety. Those who prefer clear pacing and gentle experimentation tend to feel supported here.

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Basic Information

Sandton, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

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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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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:

Adolescents
Adults
Children
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Professional Title:

Licensed Clinical Psychologists
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

Registration: PS 0029904

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

WITS

Year: 1990

Laurea in Psychology (Italy)

La Sapienza

Year: 1985

Service Areas

Johannesburg on line only

In-person & Online

Morningside

Sandton, Gauteng

South Africa

Morningside, Sandton, South Africa