Vanessa

Mrs Vanessa Hemp, MA

Clinical Psychologist

“Experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults.”

About Me

I help children, adolescents, and adults navigate life's complexities, offering a compassionate space to explore their unique experiences. My approach tailors support to each individual, fostering a collaborative environment for growth. Clients seeking support for themselves or their family members across different life stages find a comprehensive understanding here. We will develop practical ways forward together, at your own pace.

Approach

Experienced with young people, parents and adults, I concentrate sessions on practical meaning-making and small, testable changes you can try between meetings. In Randburg I work in English, with appointments paced to suit school and family rhythms and a calm room that balances structure and conversation. Sessions combine brief assessments, goal-focused exercises and reflective check-ins, often involving carers when helpful, to translate insight into day-to-day shifts. People navigating transitions, anxiety, relationship strain or parenting challenges often find this focused, collaborative rhythm useful.
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Basic Information

In-person

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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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

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

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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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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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

Professional Title:

  • 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.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

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Qualifications

Master of Arts (MA)

University of the Witwatersrand

Service Areas

The Peartree Wellness Centre Craighall Park

In-person

Craighall Park

Randburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Craighall Park, Randburg, South Africa