Claudia

Mrs Claudia Almeida

Clinical Psychologist

“An experienced clinical psychologist working with children and their families.Assessments, therapy, parental guidance”

About Me

I guide children and their families through emotional and behavioural challenges. As an experienced clinical psychologist, I offer assessments to understand each child's unique needs. Therapy provides a safe space for young people to explore feelings and develop coping strategies. I also provide parental guidance, equipping caregivers with practical tools. This helps foster resilience and positive family dynamics at home.

Approach

Beginning with careful assessment, I shape sessions to feel steady and collaborative so young people can explore feelings at their own pace. In Johannesburg I work in English, meeting families face-to-face in a calm clinic setting where parents are invited into parts of the process. Sessions blend play, targeted activities and brief parent consultations, with clear reflections and small practical steps to try between meetings. This approach suits families seeking gentle, practical change for children and adolescents.
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Services

Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.

  • 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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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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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.

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.

Service Areas

Private practice office

In-person

Greenstone Hill

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Greenstone Hill, Johannesburg, South Africa