Rene

Mrs Rene Ohlhoff

Registered Play Therapist

“I am an experienced play therapist with 14 years experience. It is my passion to help children thrive and grow to meet their own potential.”

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About Me

As an experienced Play Therapist, I believe every child holds unique potential. I help children explore feelings and navigate challenges, using play as a natural way to communicate. In our sessions, your child can discover new strengths and build confidence in a safe, understanding space. This approach helps young people truly thrive and reach their own bright future.

Approach

Through creative, child-led play and careful observation I help children find language for difficult feelings and try out safer ways of relating. In Cape Town and online I work in English or Afrikaans, pacing sessions to match each child’s energy and checking in with parents between meetings to brief, reflect and plan next steps. When assessment or trauma work is needed I blend gentle exploration with clear structure so progress is measurable and steady. Families seeking thoughtful, practical support often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • 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:

  • Registered Play Therapist

    A registered therapist who uses play as a therapeutic medium to help children express emotions and process experiences.

Credentials

Registrations

Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)

Accredited play therapist, Clinical Supervisor and Course Director for Leeds Beckett University.

Qualifications

Canterbury Christ Church University

Service Areas

Welgemoed

In-person & Online

Bellville

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa