Karin Gerber &
Finley & Cooper
Educational Psychologist & Therapy Dogs
Karin Gerber is an educational psychologist practicing in Stellenbosch, offering psychotherapy to school-going children (Gr R and older), teenagers, students, and parents. She is dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being by helping clients and families to overcome their emotional difficulties and improve their quality of life.
Her therapy dogs, Finley & Cooper the Golden Retrievers, welcomes all with a big smile and a wag of their tails.
Areas of Special Interest
Jungian Sandplay Therapy, Integrative Brain Based Approaches (IBBA Level 1), Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT Level 1), Child Centered Play Therapy & Parental Guidance
The Jungian psychology approach underpins the way Karin prefers to practice, believing in each person's innate ability, whether child or adult, to make meaning of their own lives. Often meaning is created through creative means, which mere words cannot achieve. As Carl Jung said, "Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain."
The idea of therapy can be a daunting thought to some, but rest assured that visiting a psychologist can provide a wonderful opportunity for self-discovery and growth if you are willing to take on the journey with its mountains and valleys.
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Karin's therapeutic approach is gentle and guiding, as she creates a free and protected space for the client (whether child, adolescent, adult or parent) to discover their unique strengths, accept their unique weaknesses, acknowledge their self-worth, and learn new ways of going about their lives.
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She views it as an exceptional honour to accompany clients on their journey to self-understanding, as she learns so much from each child, parent, family, student or adult she works with.
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Therapy is the most valuable gift you can give to yourself or a child.
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Karin offers a range of evidence-based therapies that are tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients. The core of her therapeutic approach is grounded in neuroscience to empower her clients in building resilience, improving emotional well-being, and enhancing relational dynamics.
Brain-based therapy is an integrative approach that focuses on how the brain and nervous system impact emotions, behaviours and relationships. It helps individuals regulate stress, process trauma, and create lasting change by targeting key brain functions through techniques like mindfulness, somatic work, and polyvagal-informed practices.
Services are available for children (Gr R and older), teenagers, students, and parents.