Child Play Therapy in Hermanus & the Overberg

Helping children heal through the language of play — warm, expert support in the heart of the Overberg.

Is Your Child Struggling?

Is your child struggling with anxiety, big emotions, angry outbursts, or changes at home or school? You’re not alone — and there is gentle, effective support available close to home.

Sulene Swanepoel is a dedicated child play therapist based in Hermanus, Western Cape. She serves families across the Overberg — including Stanford, Gansbaai, Kleinmond, Pringle Bay, and Caledon — and specialises in Gestalt play therapy, a proven, child-centred approach that uses the natural language of play to help children express and heal.

Children don’t always have the words for what they’re feeling. Play therapy gives them a safe, nurturing space to communicate, process, and grow — at their own pace, in their own way.

How Sulene Can Help Your Child?

Anxiety & Worry

Angry Outbursts & Behaviour

Trauma
& Loss

Divorce & Family Transitions

School Struggles

Low Confidence & Withdrawal

How Play Therapy Works — 3 Simple Steps

Step 1

Parent Consultation

We start with a 60-minute parent consultation so Sulene can learn about your child’s history, your concerns, and your family’s goals. Your child is not present at this stage — this is your space to talk openly.

Step 2

Play Therapy Sessions

Your child meets with Sulene in a warm, fully equipped play therapy room. Sessions are approximately 40 minutes, held weekly, and proceed at a pace that suits your child. Most children begin to open up naturally within the first few sessions.

Step 3

Ongoing Parent Feedback

Sulene believes that supporting the child means supporting the whole family. You receive regular progress feedback sessions, open communication throughout, and practical guidance on how to support your child at home.

Meet Sulene Swanepoel

Sulene Swanepoel is a child play therapist, educator, and wellness counsellor with a deep passion for supporting children’s emotional wellbeing. With a background that spans drama, education, and corporate leadership, she brings a unique combination of creativity, empathy, and professional expertise to every child she works with.

She holds a BA in Drama & Theatre Arts with Psychology from the University of the Free State, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, and has completed both Level 1 and Level 2 Gestalt Play Therapy Intervention training through The Centre for Play Therapy and Training. She is SACE registered.

Her approach is warm, child-centred, and collaborative — built on the belief that every child deserves a safe space where they feel heard, understood, and supported.

Serving Families Across the Overberg

Sulene provides play therapy from her Hermanus practice and serves families throughout the Overberg:

What Parents Say

"Our son was struggling with his parents' separation. After just a few months with Sulene, he became calmer, more open, and so much more confident. We cannot recommend her highly enough"

"Sulene has a natural gift with children. Our daughter looked forward to her sessions every week. We've seen such positive changes at home and at school."

"We didn't know where to turn. Sulene guided us through the whole process with such warmth and professionalism. Our family is in a much better place now."

Ready to Support Your Child?

Taking the first step can feel daunting — but you don't have to figure it out alone. Sulene offers a short, no-obligation discovery call to discuss your child's needs, answer your questions, and help you decide if play therapy is the right fit.