Suzaan Stoman Counseling Psychologist
Children in Pretoria

I am a registed Counseling Psychologist operating in eastern subburbs of Pretoria. If your child is experiencing any of the following it might be an indication that he/she could benefit from therapy: Unresolved grief in the family or child’s immediate world due to death of a close relative or friend; Child who experiences a lot of stress and/or anxiety at home or at school;Aggressive behavior; Biting of nails, sucking of thumb or wetting/soiling of bed;. I have a passion for children and enjoy working with them.

It entailed analising the effectiveness of the educational programs presented by the full-time teachers. It entailed being involved with therapy on different levels with the children and involving their parents or caregivers in this process. As part of the ongoing evaluation of the Masters degree during 2005 at the university of Johannesburg was assigned to the student services buro. The practical work entails career assessments in conjunction with career counseling for the university students. The institute for child and adult guidance entails being involved in various Psychological assessments of children and adults. Ongoing therapy of children, adults and families also formed part of this practical experience. The position entailed intensive practical experience in various fields of psychological therapy under the direct supervision of senior Psychologists, this entailed therapy to a wide range of patients, from young children to adults. Exposure to adult therapy was gained in the Hospital’s orthopedic ward, where therapy was given to adults with severe orthopedic injuries. This depends on the situation but it is important to trust your own inner instincts regarding your child. This instinct can be your in guide in ascertaining whether your child might be experiencing difficulty in an area of his or her life. Unresolved grief in the family or child’s immediate world due to death of a close relative or friend\. Child that is struggling to make friend or relate to his/her peer group. There are many techniques through which we can help children express their feelings. Play-therapy is an approach to therapy in which a safe and creative environment is created through various play related techniques so that the child can feel safe to express him or herself. Play therapy gives the child an opportunity to use everyday media such as finger paint, clay modelling, caricature play, sand play and drawing to explain his/her situation to a therapist. The therapist is trained and skilled to interpret what the child is saying through these media and to then determine what the child is trying to say about his/her feelings. The therapist then uses techniques to make the child aware of the influence that his/her situation might have on his feelings and then guides the child in working through these feelings in such a manner that he/she can regain control of the situation. Using these techniques a child can be taught how to change his/her behavior in response to the situation he/she is faced with. A child remains a seperate human being with his her own personality which needs to be considered in therapy. It is impossible to say how many sessions will be needed without a proper assessment of each individual child. At that point we will have a better understanding of the potential length of therapy, this can however vary depending on the child's response to therapy. You can then submit the invoice and proof of payment to you medical aid for a refund. Using these techniques a child can be taught how to change his/her behavior in response to the situation he/she is face with.