Helping You Flourish

An Educational Psychologist is a registered professional trained in assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and counselling. In South Africa, educational psychologists work with individuals across the life span — children, adolescents, and adults — supporting emotional, social, developmental, behavioural, learning, and academic functioning. Beyond individual therapy, educational psychologists work holistically with families, schools, and communities to promote mental health and wellbeing. All educational psychologists are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

An assessment may be beneficial if your child is struggling academically despite effort, experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties, showing signs of anxiety or low self-esteem, having challenges with reading, writing, or attention, or if you simply want a deeper understanding of how your child learns and thinks. I am happy to have an initial consultation to help you decide whether an assessment is the right step.

The first session is an intake conversation — an opportunity to share what's brought you in, your background, and what you're hoping to achieve. For younger clients, parents are typically involved in this initial meeting. I use this time to listen carefully, answer your questions, and recommend the most appropriate way forward. Everything discussed is treated with strict confidentiality.

Yes, for people living in South Africa. Online sessions are available for consultations, assessment feedback, therapeutic work with adolescents, and parent guidance sessions. Certain psycho-educational assessments require in-person testing, but where possible I accommodate families who prefer the flexibility of virtual appointments.

As a registered BHF and HPCSA practitioner, my sessions are generally claimable from most South African medical aid schemes under their mental health or psychology benefits. Coverage varies by plan, so I recommend checking with your medical aid directly. I can provide all necessary documentation to support your claim.

Therapeutic work is more open-ended; some people prefer ongoing therapy, while others find that six to twelve sessions make a meaningful difference. We review progress regularly and always work at a pace that feels right for you or your child. The length of an assessment depends on the assessment required and the client's pace of work. Typically, it involves two to three sessions of testing, followed by a feedback session and written report — usually completed within three to four weeks depending on the report required.

Sessions are by appointment. I respond to messages and emails within 1–2 business days.