Juliana Mendonça & Associates
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About Juliana

Juliana Mendonca

Juliana Mendonça is a passionate and dynamic Educational Psychologist based in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. She is a proud Wits graduate and Golden Key Member, embodying a blend of professionalism with a youthful and approachable demeanor that resonates deeply with her clients.

Juliana has a particular focus on working with both adolescents and adults, and her private practice is founded on the belief that hope is always present, even in the most difficult circumstances. Guided by the philosophy “Dim Spiro, Spero”– “While I breathe, I hope” – she remains dedicated to fostering resilience, emotional growth, and healing in those she works with, helping them to rediscover their inner strength and hope.

Her expertise spans a broad spectrum of mental health challenges, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, performance anxiety, self-harm, and the psychological impact of bullying. Juliana’s deep understanding of mental health conditions and her compassionate approach to treatment allow her to tailor her therapeutic interventions to suit the unique needs of each individual.

In addition to her core therapeutic methods, Juliana brings creativity into her practice through the integration of photo and art therapy. A keen interest in photography has inspired her to explore these creative methodologies as tools for healing and self-expression. She is strongly influenced by D.W. Winnicott’s perspective: “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. And it is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self.” By encouraging creative exploration, Juliana helps her clients connect with their true selves in ways that transcend traditional therapeutic techniques.

Inner child work is another area of great interest and expertise for Juliana. She believes that healing the inner child can provide profound insights, enabling individuals to reconnect with lost parts of themselves and heal past wounds. By guiding clients through this process, Juliana fosters emotional resilience, self-compassion, and a greater sense of personal empowerment.

Juliana now practices virtually, which allows her to offer her services to clients not only in Johannesburg, but globally. This accessibility enables her to support individuals from all walks of life, no matter where they are located.

For more information about Juliana’s therapeutic approach, view her services, or book a session online. If you have any questions, you can call her reception team.