Carla Richards, BA

Educational Psychologist

“Therapy & Asssessments with a focus on children with ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Anxiety, High Sensitivity, and Giftedness. Practices in Pinehaven (West Rand) and Fourways.”

About Me

I support children navigating ADHD, learning struggles, anxiety, high sensitivity, and giftedness through careful assessment and ongoing therapy. With an M.Ed in Educational Psychology, I use play-based activities and structured feedback to help each child build confidence and practical skills. Sessions in Pinehaven or Fourways are designed to include parents in the process, making progress visible at school and home. Families appreciate my steady guidance and the clear steps I offer for real-life challenges.

Approach

Assessment informs playful, goal-focused sessions that balance clear structure with space for a child’s curiosity. I meet families in Pinehaven or Fourways, offer Afrikaans and English appointments, and provide online sessions when travel or school commitments make that easier. Therapy uses short, hands-on tasks, targeted skill rehearsal and brief parent or teacher check-ins so new strategies move into classroom and home routines; we set small, measurable steps and review progress each visit. This way of working suits children and teens who need predictable pacing and practical tools.

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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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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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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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Works With:

Adolescents
Children
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Learning or Development Difficulties
Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.