Counseling - Using Sandtray & Play Therapy
Techniques"
Through building worlds in the sand, clients uncover freedom and clarity, unlocking their potential. I've had the joy of supporting teachers in understanding and connecting with their 'difficult' students, revealing the hidden strengths behind behaviours
Services
Healing without words – Counseling offers a gentle, supportive space where children, teens, and adults can work through trauma, anxiety, anger, loss, accidents, and other emotional challenges. Using Sandtray and Play Therapy techniques, each session is designed to help clients safely express, process, and release unresolved emotions while learning healthy coping tools for everyday life.

With 13 years of experience in guiding individuals towards self-discovery, I've witnessed the transformative power of Play and Sandtray Therapy
Marietjie
Van Der Westhuizen
Trauma & Loss Support
Helping clients process trauma, accidents, death, and unresolved emotional pain in a safe, supportive space.
Emotional Wellbeing
Support for anxiety, anger, and difficult emotions, with guidance towards greater calm and clarity.
Coping & Healing Tools
Using Sandtray and Play Therapy techniques to encourage healing and build effective coping skills for everyday life.
Marietjie
van der Westhuizen
is a Registered Counsellor with 13 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults navigate emotional challenges with compassion and care. Using Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Mind Moves brain activities, and emotional wellbeing techniques, she creates a safe and calming space where clients can process trauma, anxiety, anger, loss, and study-related stress while building confidence, clarity, and healthy coping skills.
I'd Love to Help
I Have Experience With...
Psychotherapy
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
Relationship Therapy
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
Family Therapy
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
Child Therapy
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
Anxiety, Stress, and Depression
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
My Approach & Philosophy
Curabitur non nulla sit amet nisl tempus convallis quis ac lectus. Curabitur arcu erat, accumsan id imperdiet et, porttitor at sem. Sed porttitor lectus nibh. Cras ultricies ligula sed magna dictum porta. Vestibulum ac diam sit amet quam vehicula elementum sed sit amet dui. Nulla quis lorem ut libero malesuada feugiat. Vivamus suscipit tortor eget felis porttitor volutpat. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia Curae; Donec velit neque, auctor sit amet aliquam vel, ullamcorper sit amet ligula. Curabitur aliquet quam id dui posuere blandit. Curabitur non nulla sit amet nisl tempus convallis quis ac lectus. Curabitur arcu erat, accumsan id imperdiet et, porttitor at sem. Sed porttitor lectus nibh.
Cras ultricies ligula sed magna dictum porta. Vestibulum ac diam sit amet quam vehicula elementum sed sit amet dui. Nulla quis lorem ut libero malesuada feugiat. Vivamus suscipit tortor eget felis porttitor volutpat. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia Curae; Donec velit neque, auctor sit amet aliquam vel, ullamcorper sit amet ligula. Curabitur aliquet quam id dui posuere blandit.
Resources
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Get In Touch
Call
(855)-491-9967
optima@yoursite.com
Address
1234 Divi St. #100, San Francisco, CA 93150
Hours
Mon - Fri: 10am - 9pm
Weekends: 10am - 3m