Dr Candice Leith

Dr Candice Leith Psychologist | Play Therapist | Researcher in Sport, Performance & Gender | Helping you connect, grow & re-write your story.

More than just a Psychologist Many people know me as Coach Candi but I am also a psychologist who works with children, a...
17/06/2026

More than just a Psychologist

Many people know me as Coach Candi but I am also a psychologist who works with children, adults, and athletes.

What sets me apart is that I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I combine psychological expertise with my passion for sport, health, and human performance to help people navigate life’s challenges in a way that feels practical, meaningful, and achievable.

I am not the psychologist who sits quietly and nods. I am real, authentic, and actively involved in the process. I believe that genuine connection, honesty, and a little bit of humour can be just as powerful as any therapeutic technique.

Whether I am supporting a child through play, helping an adult navigate a difficult season, or working with an athlete to optimise performance, my goal is the same: to help people understand themselves better and move forward with confidence.

And perhaps because I am a bit of a big kid at heart, I believe growth doesn’t always have to be serious sometimes it happens through curiosity, creativity, and connection.

13/06/2026

Before a big race it is easy to confuse a feeling with a fact.

09/06/2026

Sport Psychology Tip for
Don’t run the 85+ km. Run the kilometre you are in.
Thinking about the entire distance can feel overwhelming. Instead, bring your focus back to the present moment - the next kilometre, the next water table, the next step.

05/05/2026

My latest addition

Rings, a pull-up bar, and a mini gymnastics ladder—bringing my love for CrossFit into my psychology work.

The *Brave Corner* is where movement meets therapy…
where kids can feel strength, take safe risks, and learn what bravery feels like in their bodies.

Because healing isn’t just something we talk about—
it’s something we experience. Thank you for putting my vision together.

ChildTherapy MovementMatters

We all have feelings children and adults alike.The question is… do we know what to do with them?Feelings aren’t somethin...
05/04/2026

We all have feelings children and adults alike.
The question is… do we know what to do with them?
Feelings aren’t something to fix or push away.
They are signals asking for safety, movement, expression, or understanding. When we learn to name our feelings and respond to what they need, we build emotional awareness, resilience, and connection with ourselves and others.
This is the work.
EmotionalRegulation

When I am not in session, you will find me on the coaching floor. As a psychologist, coach, and co-owner, I am deeply pa...
05/04/2026

When I am not in session, you will find me on the coaching floor. As a psychologist, coach, and co-owner, I am deeply passionate about the connection between mind and body because how we move, think, and feel are all intertwined. I am so proud to be part of this incredible new space at Ballito Fitness Village. If you are looking for a community of like minded people it is worth checking out.
HolisticHealth

04/04/2026

My new space at Molly’s Park, Enterprise Crescent, North Point is officially ready 🤍

This moment means more than just a new location it represents growth, resilience, and the journey that has brought me here.

I want to take a moment to honour my gran, who has been such a strong influence in my life. I wouldn’t be the person I am, or doing the work I do, without her. She recently passed, and while she didn’t get to see this space in person, her strength and love are part of everything I build.

A bittersweet milestone, but one I carry forward with gratitude 🤍

18/03/2026

My new office is taking shape

Progress is underway and it is starting to come together. I can’t wait to share the final space soon.

Move-in day: 31 March 2026
📍Mollys Park, North Point

15/03/2026

Therapy is available — you are not alone.
Seeing a psychologist can sometimes feel expensive or out of reach, but there are affordable and free support options available.
If you need support:
• Lifeline South Africa – 0861 322 322
• South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 567 567
• University of KwaZulu-Natal Psychology Clinic – Low-cost counselling with supervised trainee psychologists.
You can book an appointment at the UKZN Psychology Clinic:
📞 031 260 7425 or 031 260 2612
📧 [email protected]

15/03/2026

Evidence-based PTSD treatment includes approaches such as trauma-focused CBT and EMDR, alongside body-based practices like breathwork, movement, and somatic awareness. As highlighted by Bessel van der Kolk in The Body Keeps the Score, trauma is not only remembered by the mind—it is also carried in the body. Healing often requires working with both.

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Mollys Park, North Point
Ballitoville
4399

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