Kalie

Miss Kalie Naidoo

Licensed Psychologist

“I work within a psychodynamic frame, and integrate compassion-focused techniques with children and adults. I have a special interest in specific learning difficulties, and supporting individuals living with chronic illnesses. I do play-therapy, individual, couples and family therapy,”

About Me

I offer a space where we can gently explore your inner world and bring compassion to what you discover. This approach particularly supports those navigating specific learning difficulties or living with chronic illnesses. For children, I use play-therapy to help them express complex feelings. Whether you seek individual, couples, or family support, our work together aims to foster understanding and resilience.

Approach

There’s a steady, curious rhythm to the work: we notice patterns, name feelings, and try small shifts that feel doable. In Durban and online I hold sessions in English, tailoring pacing and sensory supports to different ages and cognitive styles. Sessions blend reflective conversation, gentle activities for younger children, and focused assessment-informed steps between meetings so progress is visible and manageable. People navigating learning differences, chronic health changes or relationship shifts often find this way of working grounding and hopeful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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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.

    Learn more about Play Therapy

Works With:

  • •All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
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    Anxiety

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

    Learn more about Anxiety
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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

    Learn more about Grief & 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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    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.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
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    Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

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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.

Professional Title:

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    Licensed Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Qualifications

University of Witwatersrand

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Florida Road Medical Center

In-person & Online

Morningside

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa