About Kerry-Jane Coleman

Kerry‑Jane Coleman specialises in psychotherapy for young males. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Cape Town and is registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP), the South African Social Workers in Private Practice (SASSWPP), and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF).

Her early clinical training took place at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital and the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, where she developed expertise in assessing and treating complex mental‑health presentations in young people.

She later provided individual and group psychotherapy to young male clients awaiting trial at Bonnytoun, Lindalani, and Horizon Youth Care Centre. In collaboration with government and non‑governmental organisations, she contributed to national advocacy efforts focused on children’s rights and protection.

For more than thirteen years, Kerry‑Jane served as the school counsellor at a private boys’ school in KwaZulu‑Natal, offering confidential psychotherapeutic support for academic stress, interpersonal challenges, emotional regulation, and holistic development.

In her private practice, she integrates her psychiatric, developmental, and educational experience to deliver tailored, evidence‑informed interventions that support young males and their families.

Guiding Principles and Philosophy

Kerry‑Jane believes every young male carries a story waiting to be heard—often hidden beneath labels like “naughty,” “disruptive,” or “unmotivated.” Meaningful therapeutic work begins by slowing down, exploring those unseen chapters, and recognising the resilience that sits beneath the behaviour.

Her approach is collaborative and grounded in trust, respect, and genuine curiosity. Through active engagement and reflective inquiry, she supports young males in identifying their strengths, understanding their emotional world, and developing practical skills to navigate periods of strain or overwhelm.

Transformation occurs when young males feel safe enough to explore their fears, supported enough to face them, and confident enough to take the next step. With Kerry‑Jane’s steady presence and clinical expertise, young males build resilience that strengthens their sense of self and carries them into adulthood with greater emotional steadiness and self‑understanding.

Core values Kerry-Jane embodies in every session