COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST
Safe Spaces
Empowered Minds
Empowering You and Your Family Through Compassionate, Evidence‐Based Therapy
Prianca Harichand
COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST
Our compassionate counselling practice is led by Prianca Harichand, a dedicated Counselling Psychologist. Offering evidence‐based psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults, the practice provides a warm, non‐judgemental space for personal growth and healing. With specialised training in modalities such as CBT, REBT, ACT, and EMDR, Prianca tailors her approach to help clients manage stress, overcome emotional challenges, and build resilience. The services range from supporting children and adolescents through developmental and emotional issues to offering individual therapy for adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
Tailored Psychotherapy for Every Age
Tailored Psychotherapy for Every Age
Safe Spaces
A nurtured safe space where healing and acceptance flourish.
Services
Discover our tailored, evidence-based psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults—each designed to foster healing, build resilience, and empower personal growth.
Process Overview
Psychotherapy for Children (6–12 years)
- Initial Contact: A 15-minute telephonic consultation to discuss parental concerns.
- Parental Intake: An interview to gather relevant background information.
- Assessment: Assess symptoms and clinical observations
- Child Assessment: A one-to-one session with the child (with parental consent) for clinical observation.
- Feedback: A parent feedback session to outline a structured treatment plan is conducted. Thereafter, feedback to parents will occur after 2 to 4 therapy sessions with the child.
Psychotherapy for Adolescents (13–18 years)
- Initial Consultation: A telephonic discussion with the parent to assess needs.
- Joint Session: An initial session involving both the adolescent and parent (brief parental involvement).
- Assessment: An intake interview and individual assessment, including clinical observations and collateral where necessary.
- Treatment Planning: Developing therapeutic goals and a customised treatment plan with the adolescent’s informed consent.
Psychotherapy for ADULTS
- Preliminary Discussion: A telephonic conversation to assess your needs.
- Assessment: A thorough history taking, symptom assessment, and clinical observations. An in-person or online session based on your preference.
- Treatment Planning: Tailored to your needs
Meet Prianca
Prianca Harichand
Counselling Psychologist
I am Prianca Harichand, a dedicated Counselling Psychologist committed to creating a warm, non‐judgemental space for growth and empowerment. With an undergraduate and honours degree in Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Master’s in Social Sciences in Counselling Psychology from the University of the Free State, I have honed my skills across diverse settings – from schools to private practice. My training in evidence-based approaches, including Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), enables me to provide tailored support for individuals of all ages. I am continually expanding my expertise, including further training in Play Therapy and EMDR for children, to ensure my clients receive the best possible care.
When I’m not in session, I enjoy walks on the beach, exercising, spending quality time with family and friends, and exploring creative pursuits.
Empowered Minds
Frequent questions
How many therapy sessions do I need?
The number of sessions is dependent on several factors including your specific concerns, goals, the type of therapy and how you respond to treatment. Some clients see improvement in short-term therapy (6 to 12 sessions) and others require long-term therapy (several months or years).
During the initial assessment sessions, we can identify your needs and tailor a treatment plan. Therapy is flexible and we can regularly check in to see your progress and adjust the therapy as needed.
How often should I go to therapy?
How often you attend therapy is dependent on your individual needs, goals and type of therapy you are engaging in.
- Weekly sessions (most common) provide consistency and momentum for processing emotions, building skills and working through deeper issues.
- Biweekly sessions can work for those who require time in between sessions to practice strategies.
- Monthly or as required might be useful for maintenance, ongoing support or after completing more intensive therapy.
Do I prepare for a therapy session?
It is helpful to reflect on your goals or intentions for therapy. You do not need to have a perfect answer – therapy is a place to explore. The therapist will guide you throughout the process and provide you with tasks to fulfill during the therapy.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes, according to the National Health Act No 61. of 2003 it states that all clients have the right to confidentiality. There are circumstances where a therapist is advised to divulge confidential information for example in circumstances where the client is of harm to themselves or others, with the express consent of a client, with written consent of a parent or guardian of a minor under the age of 12 years, in the public interest, and at the instruction of the court.
Is online therapy an option?
Yes, there is however, this option is limited to adult psychotherapy and in specific circumstances psychotherapy for adolescents. I use Google Meets, and Zoom to conduct sessions, which will follow the same process as described on my website.
Billings & Medical Aid
I work with specific medical aids to help make therapy accessible. I can provide detailed information on how to claim back costs from your medical aid, and in certain circumstances, I may submit claims on your behalf.
For more information, please get in touch.
Get In Touch
Monday to Friday 9AM – 5PM
Closed on weekends and public holidays