Juliana Mendonça – Educational Psychologist

Helping Adolescents & Adults Overcome Challenges Through Therapy & Creativity

Specialties: Anxiety & Depression, Performance Anxiety, Self-Harm, Bullying & Psychological Impact, Inner Child Work, Creative Therapy (Photo & Art Therapy), Psychodynamic Therapy

Juliana Mendonça is a passionate and dynamic Educational Psychologist based in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs. A proud Wits graduate and Golden Key Member, she brings professionalism, warmth, and a youthful approach that allows her to connect deeply with her clients.

Juliana’s private practice is built on the belief that hope remains, even in the most difficult circumstances. Guided by the philosophy “Dim Spiro, Spero” – “While I breathe, I hope” – she dedicates her work to fostering resilience, emotional healing, and personal growth in adolescents and adults.

Her expertise covers a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, performance anxiety, self-harm, and the psychological effects of bullying. She tailors her therapeutic interventions to the unique needs of each individual, creating a space for meaningful emotional exploration and healing.

Services:

• Therapy for Adolescents & Adults
• Support for Anxiety, Depression & Self-Harm
• Inner Child Work & Emotional Healing
• Performance Anxiety & Stress Management
• Psychological Support for Bullying & Emotional Trauma
• Creative Therapy (Photo & Art Therapy)

Therapeutic Approach:

Juliana’s practice is informed by psychodynamic therapy, focusing on containment, boundary-setting, and consistency within the therapeutic relationship. She believes these elements are key to fostering trust, emotional processing, and long-term psychological growth.

A strong advocate for creativity in therapy, Juliana integrates photo and art therapy as powerful tools for self-expression, healing, and personal insight. She resonates with D.W. Winnicott’s belief: “It is in playing, and only in playing, that the individual child or adult is able to be creative and to use the whole personality.” Through these methods, she helps clients reconnect with their inner selves in ways that go beyond traditional therapy.

Online Therapy – Accessible Support for All

Juliana provides therapy exclusively in a virtual setting via Zoom, making her services accessible to clients in Johannesburg and worldwide. This flexible approach allows individuals to receive professional psychological support, no matter where they are.

For more information on Juliana’s services or to book an appointment, contact her team today.