Ms Elretha Bartlett, MA

Counseling Psychologist

“Elretha is a Counselling Psychologist in private practice. She provides psychodynamic psychotherapy, sandplay therapy and play therapy. She offers both in-person and online consultations.”

About Me

I offer a warm, confidential space where individuals and children can explore their experiences. Through methods like psychodynamic psychotherapy and sandplay, I help you understand deeper feelings and patterns. My aim is to support you in navigating life's complexities with greater clarity and inner strength. Consultations are available both in-person and online, tailored to your needs.

Approach

Therapy moves at your pace, inviting images, play and reflective talk to gently uncover patterns beneath current struggles. I meet clients in Raithby or online, and can work in English or Afrikaans to suit your comfort. Sessions often include sandplay, dream work and age-appropriate creative activities, with time for reflection between meetings so insights can settle and be tried out in daily life. People navigating loss, relationship shifts, anxiety or parenting challenges often find this careful, exploratory way of working helpful.

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Basic Information

Raithby, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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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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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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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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Jungian Analysis
A depth therapy based on the work of Carl Jung that explores the unconscious through dreams, symbols, and archetypes to foster self-understanding and growth.

Works With:

•All ages
•Adolescents
•Adults
•Children
•Individuals

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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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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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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Dream Work
The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.
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Professional Title:

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Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.