Renee

Dr Renee Small

Clinical Psychologist

“As a Clinical Psychologist specialising in child & adolescent psychology, I employ a developmental perspective to provide evidence-based interventions. I am committed to fostering holistic growth, tailoring treatments to meet the unique needs of each client, promoting resilience & facilitating healthy development.”

About Me

I offer a supportive space where children and adolescents can explore their feelings and grow. Understanding each young person’s unique developmental stage, I tailor evidence-based approaches to help them navigate challenges. My aim is to nurture their resilience, ensuring treatments genuinely fit their world to foster holistic well-being. This individualised approach is ideal for families seeking a compassionate path to healthy development.

Approach

Therapy here moves from gentle curiosity into practical, stage‑appropriate work that helps young people name what’s happening and try manageable changes. In my Makhanda office or via English teletherapy, sessions follow a steady rhythm—short, active tasks, playful experiments and brief check‑ins that link feelings, thinking and behaviour between meetings. I pace interventions to each person’s readiness, include caregivers when helpful, and track small shifts over time. This approach suits families seeking clear, doable steps toward stronger day‑to‑day functioning.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Brain Working Recursive Therapy

    A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.

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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
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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.

    Learn more about Individual Therapy

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Families
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    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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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

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    Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

University of The Free State

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Grahamstown

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

South Africa