Child Therapy
Book a sessionHelping Children Navigate Big Emotions
Children experience emotions just as deeply as adults, but they often lack the words, understanding, or confidence to express what they are feeling. As a result, emotional distress may appear through behaviour changes, withdrawal, frustration, anxiety, or difficulties at school and home.
Child therapy in Johannesburg provides children with a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their thoughts and feelings in ways that are appropriate for their age and stage of development. Bobo Mazibuko works with children to help them better understand their emotions and build healthy foundations for emotional wellbeing.
Supporting Growth at Home and School
A child’s emotional wellbeing affects their relationships, confidence, behaviour, school performance, and ability to cope with challenges.
Children may benefit from therapy when experiencing:
- Anxiety or excessive worry
- Emotional outbursts
- Low confidence or self-esteem
- Friendship difficulties
- Behavioural challenges
- Bullying
- Family changes
- Grief and loss
- School-related stress
- Difficult experiences
Early support can help children build healthy coping skills and resilience.
A Therapeutic Space Designed for Children
Children communicate differently from adults, so therapy is tailored to their age and needs. Sessions may include discussion, creative activities, storytelling, and problem-solving exercises that encourage expression and understanding.
The goal is to help children build emotional awareness, coping skills, communication, and confidence in managing challenges.
Each child’s therapy is adapted to their unique personality, needs, and circumstances.
Working Together With Parents
Parents play an important role in a child’s emotional development. Child therapy often works best when children have support both within and outside the therapy room. Where appropriate, Bobo collaborates with parents to better understand concerns, provide guidance, and strengthen the support available to the child.
This collaborative approach helps create consistency and encourages positive emotional growth across home, school, and social environments.
By helping children feel understood, supported, and empowered, therapy can lay the foundation for healthier relationships, greater resilience, and long-term emotional wellbeing.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is child therapy?
Child therapy is a specialised form of psychological support that helps children understand emotions, manage challenges, and develop healthy coping skills.
What age groups can benefit from child therapy?
Child therapy can support children of different ages, depending on their developmental stage and individual needs.
How will I know if my child needs therapy?
Signs may include emotional distress, anxiety, behavioural changes, social difficulties, low self-esteem, withdrawal, or challenges at school and home.
Does child therapy involve parents?
Yes. Parent involvement is often an important part of the process and may vary depending on the child’s age and circumstances.
What happens during child therapy sessions?
Sessions are tailored to the child’s needs and may involve discussion, creative activities, emotional skill-building exercises, and age-appropriate therapeutic techniques.
How long does child therapy take?
The duration of therapy depends on the child’s goals, needs, and the nature of the challenges being addressed.
Book Your Appointment
Book an appointment with Bobo Mazibuko for in-person therapy in Johannesburg or Benoni, or secure online counselling across South Africa, available Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00 (UTC+2).
Get In Touch
Contact Us:
Tel: +27 66 288 9022
Address:
East Rand: 2 Ewing Street, Rynfield, Benoni, 1501
Johannesburg: Unit J, 22 Louise Street, Observatory, 2000