Child Play Therapy for Families in Stanford, Western Cape
Supporting Your Child's Emotional Wellbeing
Play Therapy Accessible from Stanford
Stanford is a beloved village on the Klein River — just 20 minutes from Hermanus — known for its arts community, its strong local identity, and the close-knit spirit of a small South African dorp. For families in Stanford and the surrounding farming community, Sulene Swanepoel’s play therapy practice in Hermanus is easily accessible and offers specialist child support that is rare this far from Cape Town.
Sessions are held at Sulene’s practice in Hermanus. The short drive is well worth it for families who want genuinely specialised, evidence-based play therapy for their children — rather than a general psychologist who offers play therapy as one service among many.
Understanding Stanford Families
Small-town life in the Overberg has its own particular character — tight-knit communities where privacy matters, where everyone knows everyone, and where seeking help can feel more vulnerable than in a larger city. Sulene understands this. Her practice is built on absolute confidentiality, a non-judgmental approach, and deep respect for the diversity of family life in the Overberg region.
Whether you are a Stanford local, a farmer in the surrounding valley, or a family that has recently arrived from elsewhere, Sulene welcomes your enquiry.
What Sulene Helps With — Stanford Children
- Anxiety and separation difficulties
- Behavioural challenges and emotional dysregulation
- Processing family transitions — divorce, separation, relocation
- Grief and loss
- School difficulties — emotional, social, or academic
- Building confidence and resilience in children