Yollandah

Yollandah Holele, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

“I provide a calm, confidential space to explore the psychological difficulties or life transitions you are navigating. We can work together to make sense of your experiences and deepen your understanding of yourself. Our reflective conversations aim to help you gain clarity and find a way forward. ”

About Me

I am a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist committed to providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental therapeutic space for children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic approaches while remaining responsive to each client’s unique context, culture, and lived experience.

Approach

I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, relationship challenges, emotional regulation concerns, and life transitions. I have a particular interest in supporting adolescents and young adults navigating identity development, family dynamics, and the transition into adulthood. My therapeutic style is collaborative, respectful, and insight-oriented. I believe that therapy is not only about symptom reduction, but also about strengthening resilience, deepening self-understanding, improving relational patterns, and fostering sustainable psychological growth.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

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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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    Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

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    Relationship Counseling

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

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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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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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    Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Couples
  • •Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Child Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment

    A formal evaluation of a child's cognitive, emotional, or developmental functioning using standardised tests to identify conditions like ADHD, autism, or learning difficulties.

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    Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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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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    Parenting Support

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

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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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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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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

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctorate

UNISA

Year: 2025

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Masters

Rhodes University

Year: 2018

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

The Thatch

In-person & Online

Krugersdorp, Gauteng

South Africa

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