Renee

Dr Renee Small

Clinical Psychologist

“I'm a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in children, adolescents, parenting, and families. I work from an integrative approach to support individuals in adapting to their needs and demand. I'm passionate about child development, and supporting children within their contexts to find what they need to thrive.”

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About Me

I help children, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges. My integrative approach tailors support to your unique needs. We help individuals and families adapt and thrive. I'm passionate about child development, guiding young people within their contexts. We work together to find what's needed for everyone to flourish. This is ideal for those seeking flexible, understanding support.

Approach

Children, adolescents and families enter sessions with real-world concerns, and I orient each meeting around what feels most useful right now — practical, paced and responsive to your day-to-day. In Grahamstown I offer English sessions and continue care online when helpful; meetings often combine gentle activities, observation and clear, shared goals so parents and young people leave with manageable steps. Between sessions I check-in and adapt plans as needs shift, keeping progress relatable and achievable for everyone involved. This tends to suit families seeking down-to-earth, flexible support.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Brain Working Recursive Therapy

    A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • 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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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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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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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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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.

  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • 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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  • 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.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

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Qualifications

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

University of The Free State

Service Areas

The Psychological Care Centre

In-person & Online

Sunnyside

Makana, Eastern Cape

South Africa

Sunnyside, Grahamstown, South Africa