COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Psychological Effects
The coronavirus pandemic has taken over our day-to-day routine, impacting the way we think about our world and evoking intense and overwhelming feelings.
Ms Reabetsoe Buys
Counseling Psychologist
“An experienced therapist with a special interest in play therapy, working with adolescents and parental guidance. I also work with adults and families.”
About Me
As an experienced therapist, I specialise in supporting young people. I use play therapy to help children and adolescents explore feelings they might find hard to put into words. This can be particularly helpful when words alone feel difficult. I also offer parental guidance, working with you to understand and navigate family challenges. My support extends to adults and families seeking a collaborative space to find a way forward.
Approach
Sessions often begin with gentle activities that let young people show what matters to them rather than only tell it. I work from Midrand and online, offering sessions in English, Sesotho or seTswana so families can connect in the way that feels safest. In-session I blend playful exploration with short, focused assessments and reflective conversation, pacing work to each child or parent's rhythm and sharing simple, practical observations between meetings. This approach suits parents, adolescents and adults who want collaborative, hands‑on support.
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Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
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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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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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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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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:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Individuals
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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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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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Professional Title:
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Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.
Qualifications
Rhodes University
University of South Africa (UNISA)
University of London
Registrations
Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)
Counseling Psychologist
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Practitioner Psychologist
Service Area
