Jo-Marie

Dr Jo-Marie Bothma

Registered Clinical Psychologists

“A clinical psychologist, play therapist and parent-child coach. I have worked as a clinical psychologist for 20 years. I obtained my PhD in the area of neurodevelopment.”

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About Me

With twenty years as a clinical psychologist, I specialise in supporting children and their families. My PhD in neurodevelopment offers unique insight into how young minds grow and process the world. As a play therapist, I help children express complex feelings through creative play. I also guide parents, offering practical coaching to strengthen connections. We can work together to foster resilience for your whole family.

Approach

Sessions blend child-led play with focused observation and problem-solving so emotions and behaviours become clearer and more manageable. Based in Harrismith, I offer English and Afrikaans appointments and remote sessions when travel or school schedules make that easier. We move at a child’s pace—using gentle tasks, brief parent coaching and clear feedback from assessments to create practical steps for home and school. Families who prefer hands-on, evidence-informed approaches tend to find this collaborative rhythm reassuring and effective.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • 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.

  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

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

Psychologist - Clinical

Qualifications

North-West University

Service Areas

Crescita

In-person & Online

Harrismith, Free State

South Africa

Harrismith, South Africa