"There Is no greater agony than bearing an untold story
inside you."
Maya Angelou
l completed my psychology degree at the University of Pretoria (Cum Laude); thereafter my Honours degree in psychology as well as the BPsych/Registered Counsellor accreditation at the University of South Africa. After registering at the HPCSA in 2009, I completed my Masters in Psychology degree at the University of South Africa. I have been in practice for 17 years (since 2009), providing mental health services to children, of which the last 13 years have been within the school setting as well. My practice is based in Midstream.
I enjoy bringing a creative approach into my counselling sessions and believe the therapeutic relationship should be collaborative. I make use of various evidence-based modalities and find the benefits of incorporating mindfulness in my approach invaluable.
In 2025, I added mediation to my repertoire of skills, having obtained a formal mediation qualification (The Mediation Academy SA, Cum Laude) and obtaining accreditation with the South African Association of Mediators/SAAM. This enables me to provide accredited mediation services to the public, including family law mediation services, helping families through divorce and separation.
I strive to help children, families and all clients feel understood, empowered, and connected by providing thoughtful, developmentally informed, and evidence-based support tailored to their unique strengths and challenges.
I aim to provide affordable services with my work being guided by respect for each child and person's individuality, collaboration with families, and a commitment to fostering safety, growth, and emotional well-being. I place high value on respect, authenticity, integrity and empathy. My practice is based in Midstream and I travel to schools if needed. Mediation done in-person or online.
A child’s mental health forms the foundation for overall
development, enabling them to think clearly, manage emotions, build healthy
relationships, and cope with daily challenges. It enhances cognitive
abilities, supports academic success, and fosters resilience against stress.
Good mental health ensures children can thrive at home and school. Children
with early, positive mental health leads to healthy adulthood.
Yolandé is truly called to reach places that only a caring
and highly skilled professional can reach. Thank you for the invaluable support
you provided to our child. We were consistently kept informed of his progress,
and your guidance was always precise and reliable. Parenting does not come with
a manual yet you directed us with clarity and confidence during some very
challenging moments. Thank you, Yolandé, for your expertise, your commitment,
and the steady support you offered our family.
Ek beveel Yolandé se studie kursusse met groot vrymoedigheid aan.
Sy het my kinders geleer om onafhanklik en selfstandig te leer deur haar studie metodes te volg en toe te pas.
I've worked as a pediatric occupational therapist with Yolandé in the school setting for 3 years. She played a vital role in the link between the parents and teachers and always made sure the best interests of the child was kept in mind. We had monthly update sessions on the OT therapy to make sure that goals are still applicable and if any other professionals were required. She was always prepared to meet with parents when needed and had practical suggestions which made parents feel secure and supported.