Kerri Ann Alexander – Counselling Psychologist – Randburg

Kerri Ann Alexander - Counselling Psychologist - Randburg

Kerri Ann Alexander serves as a Counselling Psychologist within the Babies in Mind network in Randburg, Gauteng. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and maintains registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). With over nine years of clinical experience, she focuses on supporting families through perinatal transitions, attachment formation, and early childhood development. Consequently, her interventions blend developmental theory with practical strategies, ensuring that both caregivers and infants benefit from cohesive, evidence-based care.

At Babies in Mind, Kerri Ann delivers compassionate, client-centered therapy that addresses each family’s unique dynamics. Moreover, she integrates play-based assessments and attachment-focused exercises into her sessions. Therefore, caregivers learn to interpret infant cues and respond sensitively to their baby’s needs. In addition, she collaborates closely with parents to co-create tailored care plans that promote secure bonding and resilience. Ultimately, her goal is to foster nurturing environments in which children thrive emotionally and developmentally.

Services

• Individual Therapy
  She conducts one-on-one sessions for parents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or perinatal mood disturbances.

• Parent–Infant Psychotherapy
  She guides caregivers and infants through dyadic exercises, strengthening emotional attunement and secure attachments.

• Play-Based Assessments
  She uses developmental play techniques to evaluate infant cues, emotional regulation, and early learning patterns.

• Parent Guidance
  She equips caregivers with responsive interaction strategies, self-care practices, and coping tools to manage stress effectively.

• Support for Developmental Challenges
  She implements evidence-informed interventions to assist families facing adjustment issues, such as feeding difficulties or sleep disruptions.

• Group Workshops
  She leads interactive seminars on attachment theory, infant behavior, and postnatal self-care, fostering peer support.

• Telehealth Counselling
  She offers secure online sessions, ensuring continuity of support when in-person visits are impractical.

• Professional Supervision
  She mentors emerging Babies in Mind practitioners, sharing best practices in perinatal psychology and assessment interpretation.

Additional Information

Babies in Mind provides a sound-proof consultation suite equipped with adjustable seating and developmental play materials, fostering a calm, confidential setting. Furthermore, the practice maintains a resource library containing infant cue charts, attachment diagrams, and self-help guides. Consequently, families leave sessions with concrete tools they can use at home.

To track progress objectively, Kerri Ann employs standardized attachment inventories and mood screens. As a result, she can refine care plans based on measurable outcomes and developmental milestones. In addition, she integrates visual feedback, such as video-recorded interactions, to illustrate strengths and growth areas for caregivers.

She remains committed to continuing professional development, attending leading conferences on infant mental health, early intervention strategies, and trauma-informed care. Therefore, her methods reflect the latest advances in developmental psychology. Moreover, Kerri Ann collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues within Babies in Mind—such as lactation consultants and occupational therapists—to deliver integrated, family-centered care.

Ultimately, Kerri Ann Alexander combines clinical expertise with genuine empathy. She empowers caregivers to nurture secure, loving relationships that support lifelong well-being. Schedule a consultation today with Kerri Ann at Babies in Mind to begin your journey toward strong parent–infant bonds and resilient family health.