Shawni

Miss Shawni Botha

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

I'm passionate about promoting mental health and facilitating personal growth. I can assist with emotional difficulties ranging from daily stressors to loss, trauma and psychological disorders. Working collaboratively, and from an integrated perspective, I aim to tailor the therapy to meet the client’s needs.

About Me

I am passionate about promoting mental health and helping you grow. I assist with emotional difficulties, from daily stressors to significant loss, trauma, or psychological disorders. We will work together, tailoring our approach to your unique needs. My integrated perspective means sessions adapt to you. This offers a supportive space to explore challenges and foster lasting personal growth. Clients seeking a truly individualised path find my collaborative style deeply understanding.

Approach

I hold sessions that are practical and curious, blending gentle challenge with steady support as we map what matters most and set small, manageable goals. In Sandton or online, in English, I balance focused check-ins with space for exploration so children, adolescents, parents and adults can move at a safe, steady pace. Between sessions we try short experiments and concrete coping plans, and I invite reflection that links feelings to everyday choices. Those wanting thoughtful, individualised change usually find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • 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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  • 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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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.

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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.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications


University of the Witwatersrand

University of the Witwatersrand

Registrations


Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Insight Wellness Centre

In-person & Online

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa