Hayley

Ms Hayley Whitehorn

Counseling Psychologist

“I work mainly with adolescents and young adults, from all backgrounds, and I aim to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming space where we work together to build a happier and healthier life. I integrate different approaches drawing from Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy”

About Me

I understand that navigating adolescence and young adulthood can bring unique challenges. I aim to create a truly welcoming space where we work together to build a happier, healthier life. We explore your thoughts and feelings, drawing on practical tools from approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. This collaborative approach helps young people from all backgrounds discover their strengths and find a positive path forward.

Approach

I help you notice and gently challenge patterns that keep you feeling stuck, using clear, manageable steps so change feels achievable. Sessions are offered in English from Sandton and online, in a calm, focused rhythm that matches your pace. Some meetings emphasise practical skill-building and short experiments, others slow down to process grief, urges, or relationship hurts, with simple between-session reflections when helpful. This way of working tends to suit adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, addiction, major transitions or questions of identity.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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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  • Psychotherapy

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

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

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

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Qualifications

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Rhodes University

Rhodes University

Service Areas

The Gantry Lifestyle Centre, Therapy & Wellness Centre, Block B1

In-person & Online

Fourways

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Fourways, Sandton, South Africa