Ms Claire Maher

Educational Psychologist

“A psychodynamically oriented Educational Psychologist working with children, adolescents and parents. I offer therapy and assessments.”

About Me

As an Educational Psychologist, I support children, adolescents, and parents in understanding their unique challenges. I offer therapy and assessments, using a psychodynamic approach to explore underlying feelings and relationship patterns. This helps families make sense of difficulties and find new ways forward. My aim is to create a safe space for deep insight, helping those seeking lasting change for themselves or their child.

Approach

Listening for the stories beneath behaviour, I focus on how feelings and relationships shape learning and play, helping families notice patterns and possible shifts. In Johannesburg and online, in English, sessions move at a child’s pace and blend playful tasks with reflective conversation, with simple ideas to try between meetings. I work closely with parents and young people to track what changes and adapt next steps. This approach suits those who want thoughtful, steady progress with emotional and learning concerns.

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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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.
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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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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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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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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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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Children
•Individuals
•Parents
•Under Fives

Qualifications

University of Witwatersrand

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Registrations

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

Educational Psychologist

Service Area

Private Practice Office

In-person & Online

Parkhurst

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa