Feeling understood is where change begins.

An assessment may be helpful if your child is finding learning, attention, concentration, reading, writing, mathematics, academic performance, emotional wellbeing, behaviour or school adjustment difficult. It can also be valuable where there are questions about giftedness, school readiness, subject choices or examination accommodations.

It is a thorough evaluation of a learner's cognitive, academic, emotional and behavioural functioning. The aim is to identify strengths, areas of difficulty and the factors affecting learning, and then to provide clear recommendations to support your child both at home and at school.

It depends on the reason for referral and the individual's age and needs. Most psycho-educational assessments take place over one or two sessions, followed by a detailed written report and a feedback session to talk through the findings together.

Educational Psychologists are trained to assess attention, executive functioning and behavioural difficulties. Where there is sufficient evidence, ADHD may be identified during the assessment, and I'll recommend further medical consultation or treatment options where appropriate.

An assessment is about understanding: gaining a deeper picture of someone's strengths, challenges and functioning. Therapy is about ongoing support: the intervention and strategies that help address emotional, behavioural, social or psychological concerns.

No. Parents, caregivers, schools, medical professionals and individuals are all welcome to contact the practice directly to enquire about services.

Yes. Therapy and certain assessments are available for adults. Adult clients often seek support for anxiety, stress, emotional wellbeing, life transitions, workplace challenges, relationships, ADHD-related concerns and personal growth.

Yes. Everything shared in therapy and assessment is treated confidentially, in line with professional and ethical guidelines. There are a few specific situations where confidentiality may need to be limited, such as where there is a risk of harm to you or someone else, and I'll explain these clearly at our first appointment.

Many medical aids offer benefits for psychological services, though cover varies by plan and available benefits. I'd encourage you to check directly with your medical aid to confirm your benefits before making an appointment.

These are support measures for learners who face barriers during formal assessments and examinations. Depending on the learner's needs and supporting evidence, they may include extra time, a reader, a scribe, spelling accommodations, a separate venue, rest breaks or the use of a computer. Final approval rests with the relevant examination authority.