Karabelo

Mrs Karabelo Ramosala

Psychologist

“I am an empathetic and compassionate psychologist offering psychological interventions that meet clients' unique needs and enhance their holistic wellbeing.”

About Me

I am a registered Counselling Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, academic stress, behavioural challenges, and life transitions. I am particularly passionate about supporting young people under 25 as they build resilience, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. I have experience working within higher education and youth development spaces, which gives me a strong understanding of the pressures young people face in school, university, and beyond.

Approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), strengths-based approaches, and positive psychology, tailoring therapy to each client’s stage of development and context. My goal is to create a safe, empowering space where clients feel understood and equipped with practical tools to thrive.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I provide developmentally appropriate therapy for children experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties, school-related concerns, and adjustment challenges. With teens and young adults, I often work around anxiety, low mood, performance pressure, identity development, and self-esteem.

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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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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  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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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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  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

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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  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Counsel of South Africa

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

University of Pretoria

Year: 2021

Service Areas

Psychology Department

In-person & Online

Makhanda (Grahamstown)

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

South Africa

Makhanda (Grahamstown), Makhanda, South Africa