Veniece Lazarou

Registered Counsellor | Play Therapist

Veniece is a registered counsellor and play therapist in Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp. She has always loved working with children and has done so in various ways over the last 15 years. Her career in Play Therapy enhances all the knowledge and experience that she has gained in her work with children and compliments her passion in supporting children in reaching their full emotional potential.

Veniece has been involved in assisting children with special needs and/or who are intellectually challenged as well as extensive therapeutic work with children/adolescents with a vast range of emotional issues. She also offers school readiness assessments.

Veniece holds an Honours degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Psychology specializing in Play Therapy from The North West University-in association with the Institute for Child, Youth and Family Studies. While completing her MA Degree, her internship involved the extensive study in the field of trauma.

Veniece has also had extensive training on HIV and AIDS, and is an independent HIV educator and counselor for both adolescents and adults.

Play Therapy specializes in the following:

• Behavioral and emotional difficulties
• Sensory stimulation
• Verbal and emotional expression
• Temper tantrums and aggressive behavior
• Trauma, loss and grief
• Divorce/separation
• Family conflict
• Learning about appropriate behavior
• Adaptive coping strategies
• Increasing self esteem
• Parenting guidance and tips
• School readiness assessments

Veniece is also an independent HIV educator and counselor for both adolescents and adults.

Registration Number SCO 0488