Anélda Huisamen Clinical Psychologist

Postgraduate Certificate and Internship in Gestalt Play Therapy - Stellenbosch University (2010)

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction - Mindfulness Based Interventions (2012)

Theraplay Level 1 - Theraplay Institute (2015)

MA Clinical Psychology - University of Pretoria (2015)

Circle of Security Parenting Program Facilitator (2018)

Comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Training - Australian and South African DBT Institute (2019)

Mindfulness Teacher Certification - Mindful Revolution, South Africa (2020)

Anélda Huisamen (née Kloppers) is a clinical psychologist, having worked in the field of community work, play therapy and clinical psychology for more than 14 years. Primarily trained in insight-oriented (psychodynamic) psychotherapy, she integrates her comprehensive training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Attachment-Based interventions and specialised training in neurodivergent presentations. With 18 years’ plus experience in mindfulness practice, clients can be supported with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction if indicated.

Psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments and support are also provided. Comprehensive diagnostic assessment services for various disorders such as anxiety and depressive disorders, ADHD, autism, specific learning disabilities (such as dyslexia or dyscalculia), insomnia, OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), trauma and more are available.

Interventions are tailored to families, assisting children from 3-4 years old, adolescents and adults, as well as assisting with the relationships between parents and their children. Anelda works closely with your medical doctor, other health professionals, school and/or support network, if you consent, to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.

Special interests include:

• Working with neurodivergent kids, adults and families.

• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), insomnia, social anxiety disorder and body dysmorphic disorder.

• Parenting challenges for families who struggle with highly sensitive kids, or parents who struggle with overwhelm and emotion dysregulation.

• Assisting families and children with attachment challenges, including, but not limited to parental separation, unexplained emotional and behaviour challenges, childhood trauma, and developmental trauma.

• Offering children and adolescents a safe space through play and art therapy, for longer term socio-emotional growth and support.

• Supporting children, families and schools with behaviour challenges and defiant behaviour (ODD).