Mthandeki

Mr Mthandeki Zhange

Educational Psychologist

“I am a passionate educational psychologist working with children, young adults and families. I mostly use psychodynamic approach to therapy, however I do use other therapeutic modalities depending on the unique needs of each client.”

About Me

As an educational psychologist, I connect with children, young adults, and their families. I predominantly use a psychodynamic approach, helping clients make sense of their experiences and relationships. Sessions are always tailored to your unique needs. We explore underlying patterns that may be causing distress. This flexible style particularly suits those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their family dynamics. My aim is to foster clarity and positive growth.

Approach

Rather than quick fixes, I help young people and caregivers make sense of recurring patterns through depth-oriented, flexible work that follows each person’s pace. In Johannesburg I offer in-person and online sessions in English and Sesotho, creating a calm space where play, assessment and conversation blend to suit age and need. We work collaboratively—using observation, guided play, reflective dialogue and targeted assessments—to identify strengths, process painful experiences and practise small changes between sessions. This approach tends to suit families and young people seeking steady, thoughtful progress.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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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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    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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    Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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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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    Psychotherapy

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

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Works With:

  • •All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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.

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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.

Professional Title:

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    Educational Psychologist

    A psychologist specialising in learning, development, and educational needs of children, adolescents, and young adults.

Qualifications

University of Pretoria

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Registrations

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

Psychologist

Service Area

Holy family college

In-person & Online

Parktown

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa