Pelaelo

Miss Pelaelo Masalesa, MSc

Psychologist

“Palaelo Masalesa is a Clinical Psychologist full time in private practice. I have worked with a variety of diverse groups across different races, languages etc. My private practice offers Physical One-on-One consultations, virtual consultations, short & long term therapies, child/play therapy for children as young as 5”

About Me

As a Clinical Psychologist in private practice, I help diverse individuals and families navigate life's complexities. My approach welcomes all backgrounds, offering both short and long-term therapy. Whether through physical one-on-one or virtual sessions, I create a supportive space. I also provide specialised child and play therapy for young clients. Children as young as five can find their voice here.

Approach

Full-time practice allows me to shape sessions around the practical needs you bring, meeting in Pretoria or online and speaking English, Sesotho, seTswana or isiZulu. Sessions move at a pace you set: focused assessment when helpful, attentive listening, collaborative problem-solving and play‑based moments for younger children to show what words can’t. Between meetings I often suggest simple, measurable tasks and share observations to track progress, adjusting the rhythm for shorter or longer pathways. This way of working suits individuals, couples and families seeking practical, culturally attuned support.
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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.

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • Neuro & Psychological Assessment

    A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.

  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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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.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

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

Credentials

Registrations

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

Psychologist

Registration: PS0150860

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Qualifications

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Year: 2019

Service Areas

Pelaelo Masalesa Clinical Psychologist

In-person & Online

Hatfield

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa

Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa