Shante Dalhouzie – Registered Counsellor – Pretoria

Shante Dalhouzie - Registered Counsellor - Pretoria

Shante Dalhouzie practices within the Babies in Mind network as Registered Counsellor in Pretoria, focusing on the perinatal mental health of parents and infants. She holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Intervention and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Pretoria. Consequently, her training combines developmental theory with practical teaching methods. Moreover, she applies evidence-based approaches to address the emotional needs of families during the critical early months after birth. By centering her work on both caregivers and their babies, she ensures that each intervention promotes secure attachment and healthy development.

Within Babies in Mind, Shanté provides tailored counselling that reflects each family’s unique dynamics. Furthermore, she integrates parent–infant bonding sessions, which use guided interaction exercises to strengthen emotional attunement. Additionally, she leads interactive workshops that equip parents with coping strategies for stress and mood changes. Therefore, families receive a cohesive package of support that addresses both emotional wellness and practical caregiving skills.

Services

• Individual Counselling
  She offers one-on-one sessions to help parents manage anxiety, postpartum mood shifts, and adjustment challenges.

• Maternal Mental Health Support
  She provides targeted interventions for mothers experiencing depression, anxiety, or birth-related trauma.

• Infant Mental Health Consultation
  She guides caregivers in reading infant cues, fostering secure attachment through observational feedback.

• Family Dynamics Assessment
  She evaluates communication patterns and stress points within the household to enhance overall family functioning.

• Group Workshops
  She facilitates interactive sessions on topics such as stress management, partner communication, and self-care strategies.

• Peer Support Circles
  She moderates small-group meetings where parents share experiences, build community, and exchange coping techniques.

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

• Professional Supervision
  She provides case supervision for junior Babies in Mind practitioners, promoting consistency and excellence in perinatal care.

Additional Information

Babies in Mind’s facility features sound-proofed consultation rooms with adjustable lighting and ergonomic seating, creating a calm, confidential environment. Moreover, a dedicated parents’ lounge offers a comfortable setting for peer support circles and group workshops. The practice maintains a well-stocked resource library, containing guides on infant sleep, feeding routines, and developmental milestones.

To monitor progress objectively, Shanté employs standardized mood assessments and attachment inventories. Consequently, she can adjust treatment plans as families evolve, ensuring interventions remain relevant. Additionally, she integrates interactive visual aids—such as developmental charts and bonding diagrams—to enhance learning and engagement.

She commits to continuing professional development, attending leading conferences on perinatal mental health and infant development research. Therefore, her methods remain aligned with the latest best practices. By collaborating closely with the Babies in Mind multidisciplinary team, which includes lactation consultants and paediatric specialists, Shanté ensures that care plans address medical, developmental, and emotional needs cohesively.

Ultimately, her exclusive focus within Babies in Mind guarantees that every family benefits from cohesive, high-quality support. She combines clinical expertise with genuine empathy to empower parents and nurture infant well-being. Schedule a consultation today with Shanté Dalhouzie at Babies in Mind to begin your journey toward lasting family harmony.