Gizella

Gizella Harding

Clinical Psychologist

“I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss,personality and mood disorders. I am passionate about assisting people, through the therapeutic journey to recognize their strength and resilience, and to step forwarding with courage.”

About Me

I offer support for individuals and families facing challenges with attachment, relational trauma, or loss. My passion lies in guiding you through a therapeutic journey where you recognise your innate strength. We explore difficulties like mood and personality disorders, finding pathways to resilience. This collaborative space is for anyone ready to embrace courage and step confidently towards their future.

Approach

Helping families and individuals uncover patterns in their closest relationships shapes how I guide sessions. In Sandton or online, in Afrikaans or English, I create a steady, respectful space where sessions move between careful assessment, playful exploration with children, and reflective dialogue with caregivers. We translate insights into small, practical steps—experiments between meetings, communication exercises, or tailored routines—that build safety and emotion regulation. People working through loss, trauma or mood challenges often find this paced, collaborative way practical and sustaining.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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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.

  • Assessment

    A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • 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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  • CBT

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

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Forgiveness

    The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.

  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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.

Credentials

Registrations

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

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Qualifications

University of Limpopo

Service Areas

Gizella Harding Clinical Psychologist

In-person & Online

Bryanston

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Bryanston, Sandton, South Africa