Dr Dane Channon
Psychologist Specialist
“My professional mission is to facilitate transformative growth through a holistic psychological lens. With over 15 years of international experience, I specialise in helping clients cultivate the resilience necessary to navigate life’s complexities. I believe that mental health is more than the absence of distress; it is the presence of psychological flexibility and developmental flourishing. My approach combines advanced clinical expertise with a deep commitment to the individual’s total well-being, ensuring that therapy addresses both immediate concerns and long-term vitality.”
About Me
Approach
A goal is to move from insight to action - fostering resilience through structured, individual interventions that empower children, adolescents, and adults to navigate life’s transitions with confidence.
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Services
• Individual Psychotherapy
• Psycho-education
• Psychometric/Psycho-educational Assessment
• Workshop Presenter
• Neurodevelopmental Diagnosis and Treatment
Services Offered:
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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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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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Intellectual Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning, diagnosis, or access to support.
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Learning Support
Specialised assistance for children or adults with learning difficulties, building strategies to succeed in education and daily tasks.
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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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Scholastic Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
Assessment of a child's learning abilities, academic skills, and school readiness, used to identify learning difficulties or giftedness.
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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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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Organisations
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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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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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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Career Planning
The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.
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Child Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
A formal evaluation of a child's cognitive, emotional, or developmental functioning using standardised tests to identify conditions like ADHD, autism, or learning difficulties.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Learning or Developmental 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.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Professional Title:
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Psychologist Specialist
A psychologist with advanced specialist qualifications in a specific area of psychological practice.
Qualifications
DPsych
University of the Free State (UFS)
Year: 2022
Registrations
Health Professions Council of South Africa
Counselling Psychologist (PRC)
Registration: PS0115096
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Counselling Psychologist (AS)
Registration: PYL38128
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