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Educational Psychologist & Wellness Practitioner

Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day – Alice Morse Earle

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Elizabeth works collaboratively with a team of specialists, including social workers, educational professionals, nurses, psychiatrists, paediatricians, neurologists, speech and occupational therapists to provide integrated care for clients with complex needs.

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Parenting is about guiding, not controlling; supporting, not fixing; encouraging, not demanding. It’s about loving unconditionally through the ups and downs – No Sweat Mama

Elizabeth is a seasoned educational psychologist and wellness practitioner based on the West Rand, on the border of Roodepoort and Krugersdorp, Gauteng. Since registering with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in 2006, she has dedicated her career to helping children, adolescents and young adults navigate the challenges of learning, mental health issues and family well-being.
Elizabeth’s broad expertise spans over 18 years, combining a strong foundation in child, teenage and young adult development with a compassionate, client-centred approach to therapy and educational support

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Psychometric testing (school readiness, learning difficulties, learning support, career and subject choice assessments) and emotional and psychological support (therapy, parental guidance and life management) are offered.
Psychometric testing

Elizabeth is skilled in conducting a range of educational assessments and psychometric testing. These assessments are critical for understanding and addressing a variety of issues, from school readiness and learning difficulties to giftedness. Elizabeth offers specialised psychometric assessments to help identify and address a variety of learning and developmental issues to support learners, parents and educators. These assessments provide detailed insights into cognitive abilities, academic functioning, emotional functioning and learning potential which form the basis of individual support plans. Psychometric testing is conducted in-person and includes:

  • School Readiness Assessments: Evaluating a child’s preparedness for formal schooling by assessing cognitive, emotional and social readiness to ensure they have the necessary developmental skills. Recommendations for bridging gaps in skills are provided.
  • Cognitive Assessments: Identifying cognitive strengths and weaknesses to support tailored educational interventions. Identifying specific learning challenges such as dyslexia, dyscalculia or perceptual processing difficulties that may affect a learner or student’s academic performance. Detailed reports and intervention plans are provided to guide educators and parents setting up individual education support plans.
  • Academic or Scholastic Assessments: Assessing academic performance of learners and students with dyslexia, ADHD or other learning disabilities that might be impacting schoolwork or studies and developing individual education support plans and coping strategies to enable them to reach their full potential in educational environments.
  • School Placement: Assisting in selecting the most appropriate educational environment for a child’s learning style and needs, whether it’s a mainstream school, vocational training or specialised institution for learners with special educational needs (LSEN).
  • Giftedness Assessments: Identifying intellectual and creative potential to ensure appropriate educational challenges. Recognising advanced intellectual abilities and creating individualised education support plans to nurture gifted learners.
  • Examination Concessions, Accommodations and Exam Access Arrangements: Assessing learners’ needs for accommodations such as extra time, oral exams or alternative test formats, ensuring equitable academic opportunities and for learners to reach their full potential.
  • Study Difficulties and Study Skills Support: Analysing barriers to effective learning, such as poor study habits or time management and providing actionable strategies for academic improvement, particularly for those struggling with study difficulties or exam anxiety.
  • Subject Choices and Career Guidance: Helping learners explore their strengths, interests and aptitudes to make informed decisions about subject choices by choosing subjects that align with their skills and interests. Guiding young adults in selecting a suitable career path based on their abilities and personal interests. Comprehensive aptitude, interest, values and personality assessments are included.
Emotional and psychological support
Elizabeth is passionate about supporting emotional and mental well-being. She provides emotional and psychological support for various personal and relational challenges. Online counselling is available for all services under this category, offering flexibility and convenience. Sessions are tailored to each individual's goals toward improved mental health.
  • Behavioural Therapy: Addressing behavioural problems like aggression or defiance through targeted practical and sustainable therapeutic interventions to encourage positive behaviour such as improved conduct, emotional regulation and social interactions in children, adolescents and young adults.
  • Social Skills Training: Providing support for children and adolescents to improve communication, conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
  • Emotional Intelligence Coaching: Helping individuals develop self-awareness, empathy and emotional regulation skills for better social and academic functioning.
  • Trauma and Grief: Providing therapeutic support to help children and families process difficult experiences or traumatic events and loss, by building coping mechanisms and fostering emotional resilience.
  • Divorce and Family Issues: Helping children and teenagers navigate emotional challenges during family transitions and conflict by addressing feelings of loss, confusion or anger.
  • Neurodiversity: Providing guidance and support for individuals with neurodiverse conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
  • School Refusal: Identifying underlying causes such as anxiety, bullying or learning challenges and developing strategies for reintegration into school environments.
  • Anxiety Management: Providing therapeutic strategies for managing anxiety, social anxiety and exam anxiety. Helping individuals regain confidence and self-efficacy.
  • Depression Support: Offering counselling such as improving emotional regulation for individuals experiencing depression or mood disorders including children, adolescents and young adults.
  • Self-Esteem Building: Working with individuals to improve self-worth and confidence, particularly for children and adolescents struggling with low self-esteem or bullying.
  • Attention and Concentration Difficulties: Assessing and managing challenges such as ADHD through tailored strategies that improve focus and learning outcomes and develop coping strategies.
  • Employee and Corporate Wellness: Supporting employees and companies within organisational contexts by providing workshops, stress management strategies and individual counselling to enhance workplace well-being, productivity and mental health in the workplace.
  • Life Management: Offering a safe and confidential environment to address personal challenges such as stress, relationship issues, work-life balance and personal development.

Whether you're looking for an educational psychologist in Roodepoort, a child psychologist in Krugersdorp or learning support on the West Rand, Elizabeth is available to help.

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Age-specific services

Elizabeth’s practice is tailored to address the needs of individuals at various life stages:

  • Child Psychology Services: Specialising in the developmental needs of children from preschool to primary school, Elizabeth provides support for children struggling with learning difficulties, behavioural problems and emotional challenges.
  • Adolescent Psychology Services: Offering teenage counselling and guidance for adolescents dealing with school-related stress, social pressures or emotional health challenges.
  • Young Adult Support: Assisting young individuals with goal setting, navigating life transitions such as career changes, career guidance, successful transitioning into adulthood, academic assessments and emotional support.
  • Parental Guidance: Parenting can be challenging, especially raising children in today’s world. Elizabeth works closely with parents to help them navigate the complexities of raising children, particularly those with neurodiverse conditions like ADHD or autism. She can provide practical advice on positive parenting and emotional support in the following areas:

Understanding Learning Challenges: Offering insights into specific learning difficulties and providing tools to support academic achievement at home and in school.

Emotional Support: Helping parents manage their own stress and emotions while supporting their child’s needs.

Tailored Strategies: Equipping parents with practical solutions for behaviour management, effective communication and building strong family dynamics. Customised plans are created based on each family’s unique situation.

Elizabeth offers online counselling, ensuring accessibility for busy or remote families. This allows individuals and families in South Africa to receive professional support regardless of geographical location. Whether you’re seeking online support for anxiety management or online parental guidance, Elizabeth makes it easy to access help from the comfort of your own home. Psychometric testing is offered in-person. A lift is available for clients in wheelchairs. Secure, free on-site parking is provided.

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Elizabeth’s extensive experience as an educational psychologist, coupled with her passion for supporting the mental and emotional well-being of individuals, makes her a trusted professional in this field.

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Cell: 083 539 8475
Address: 17A/B Ground Floor, Medgate Centre,
Corner Kingfisher and Pheasant Street,
Helderkruin, Roodepoort,
1724

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