Dr Ayanda Simelane
Clinical Psychologist Potchefstroom
“My practice is grounded in warmth, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism. I provide a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered to navigate personal struggles, family challenges, parenting concerns, or legal matters.”
Dr Simelane welcomes clients from all communities and strive to create a collaborative therapeutic journey tailored to your unique story.
Dr Simelane’s approach
My approach to therapy is integrative and client-centred, drawing from a wide range of evidence-based modalities to best meet your needs. I am trained and experienced in;
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),
- Narrative Therapy,
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT),
- Time-Limited Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,
- Family Systems Therapy,
- Behaviour Modification, and
- Play Therapy.
This diverse training allows me to adapt therapy to your individual situation, whether working with adults, couples, children, or families.
I focus on creating a calm, respectful, and collaborative environment where you can feel safe to explore challenges, build skills, and work toward meaningful growth.
Dr Simelane offers the following services
Dr Simelane has a practice in Potchefstroom. Please call or What’s app to make a booking for her rooms or for an online consultation for any of the services below.
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy provides a confidential space for you to explore personal challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or life transitions.
Together, we work to develop coping strategies, enhance self-awareness, and strengthen emotional resilience, allowing you to move forward at a comfortable pace.
Online Therapy
Online Therapy is available for clients who prefer or require virtual sessions.
Using secure and confidential video platforms, I offer individual therapy, parenting support, and couples therapy that provides flexible access to quality psychological care from your own space.
Family Therapy
Family Therapy supports families in navigating communication difficulties, conflict, and relationship strain.
Through guided sessions, family members can express themselves, improve understanding, and rebuild trust, strengthening the family unit and promoting healthier dynamics.
Child Therapy
Children’s Assessments and Play Therapy are designed to meet the developmental and emotional needs of children in a nurturing environment.
I conduct gentle psychological assessments and use play-based techniques to help children express their feelings and behaviours in a way that adults may not fully access. Parents are actively involved to support ongoing growth and understanding.
Group Therapy
Group Therapy offers a structured and supportive setting where individuals facing similar challenges can learn and heal together.
I facilitate groups for adolescents dealing with substance use, parents seeking to improve parenting skills, and family members affected by a loved one’s substance use. These groups provide emotional support, coping strategies, and a sense of community.
Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding emotional connection between partners.
Whether facing trust issues, emotional distance, or life stressors, therapy helps couples develop practical tools to create healthier, more secure relationships.
Psycho-Legal Services
I provide psychological assessments and expert reports for legal purposes, conducted strictly at the request of a legal representative. These services include trauma impact assessments, personal injury reports, criminal capacity and evaluations of psychological functioning. These may include but are not limited to;
- Neuropsychological assessments
- Road Accident Fund assessments and
- Risk Assesments
All assessments are carried out with professionalism, clinical objectivity, and adherence to ethical guidelines, ensuring the reports meet the standards required for legal proceedings.
Public Speaking and Workshops
I offer speaking engagements and workshops on a range of mental health topics tailored to your audience. My presentations cover emotional wellness, parenting, trauma and recovery, relationships, workplace mental health, and substance use and its impact on families.
Whether for schools, organisations, NGOs, or community groups, my goal is to provide practical, accessible information that empowers individuals and communities to improve their mental well-being.
Contact us to book an appointment
Phone or Whats App:
083 224 3928
Appointments@drsimelane.co.za
Office Hours
Daily:
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday:
08:00 am to 14:00 am
Location
494 MC Roode Street, Potchefstroom