Bessie Venter Educational Psychologist

the role of an educational psychologist is to render assistance to children and their parents, in order to overcome a variety of problems and challenges. assistance with the following problems is offered: * learning difficulties * concentration difficulties (adhd/add) * behavioral difficulties * school readiness * subject choices * emotional problems, such as anxiety, depression, trauma counseling, divorce care, death in a family. the process usually is as follows: * parents/guardians are seen in order to gather background information. * the child is seen for either a therapy session or a psycho-educational assessment – depending on the need. * feedback to the parents/guardians. * written reports are done on request. * the practice is contracted in with the most medical aids, and medical aid tariffs are charged.