’n Plek waar kinders en jong mense gemaklik, verstaan en ondersteun kan voel.
Ek is Theresa, ’n opvoedkundige sielkundige wat met kinders, tieners, jong volwassenes en studente werk. My praktyk kombineer sielkundige ondersteuning en assessering in ’n warm, kreatiewe en ontspanne omgewing, waar kliënte op hul gemak kan wees en hulself kan wees.
A place where children and young people can feel comfortable, understood and supported.
I am Theresa, an educational psychologist working with children, teenagers, young adults and students. My practice combines psychological support and assessment in a warm, creative and relaxed environment, where clients can feel at ease and be themselves.
Hoe ek kan help
Nie seker watter een pas nie? Bel of stuur ’n WhatsApp en vra — dit is presies waarvoor die eerste gesprek bedoel is.
How I can help
Not sure which one fits? Phone or send a WhatsApp and ask — that is exactly what the first conversation is for.
Psigo-opvoedkundige assesseringPsychoeducational assessment
Om te verstaan hoe ’n kind leer — kognitiewe vermoëns, geheue, aandag, verwerkingsvaardighede en akademiese prestasie.Understanding how a child learns — cognitive abilities, memory, attention, processing skills and academic performance.
Lees meer / Read moreSkoolgereedheidsassesseringSchool readiness assessment
Is u kind gereed om skool toe te gaan? ’n Volledige beeld van ontwikkeling voordat Graad 1 begin.Is your child ready to start school? A full picture of development before entering Grade 1.
Lees meer / Read moreVakkeuse · Graad 9Subject choice · Grade 9
Vermoëns, belangstellings, persoonlikheid, sterk punte en aspirasies wat saamgebring word om ’n ingeligte Graad 10-besluit te ondersteun.Abilities, interests, personality, strengths and aspirations, brought together to support an informed Grade 10 decision.
Lees meer / Read moreBeroepsvoorligting · Graad 10–12 & studenteCareer guidance · Grade 10–12 & students
Aanleg, belangstellings, persoonlikheid, werkvoorkeure en studierigtings — persoonlik saam verken.Aptitude, interests, personality, work preferences and study pathways — explored in person, together.
Lees meer / Read moreEmosionele & gedragsondersteuningEmotional & behavioural support
’n Veilige ruimte om probleme te verstaan, hanteringstrategieë te ontwikkel en emosionele veerkragtigheid op te bou.A safe space to understand difficulties, develop coping strategies and build emotional resilience.
Lees meer / Read moreTerapie oor ontwikkelingstadiums heenTherapy across development
Spelgebaseerde benaderings vir jong kinders, tot direkte psigoterapeutiese werk met tieners, jong volwassenes en studente.Play-based approaches for young children, through to direct psychotherapeutic work with teenagers, young adults and students.
Lees meer / Read moreKonsessies & akkommodasiesConcessions & accommodations
Dokumentasie en motivering vir addisionele tyd, ’n voorleser, ’n aparte lokaal en ander toepaslike akkommodasies.Documentation and motivation for additional time, a reader, a separate venue and other appropriate accommodations.
Lees meer / Read moreStudievaardighede · Graad 4 tot tersiêrStudy skills · Grade 4 to tertiary
Beplanning, konsentrasie, geheue, notas maak, eksamenvoorbereiding en om onafhanklik te leer studeer.Planning, concentration, memory, note-taking, examination preparation and learning to study independently.
Lees meer / Read moreLet wel: hierdie praktyk doen nie forensiese assesserings, forensiese verslae of deskundige-getuienis nie.
Please note: this practice does not provide forensic assessments, forensic reports or expert-witness services.
Assessering en terapie: die stappe
Assessment and therapy: the steps
NavraagEnquiry
’n Kort WhatsApp of oproep om u bekommernisse te verstaan en te bepaal of assessering of terapeutiese ondersteuning gepas sou wees.A short WhatsApp or phone call to understand your concerns and determine whether an assessment or therapeutic support may be appropriate.
KonsultasieConsultation
’n Ouerkonsultasie oor u kind se geskiedenis, ontwikkeling, skoolervaring en vorige verslae.A parent consultation covering your child’s history, development, school experience and previous reports.
Assessering of terapieAssessment or therapy
’n Vol oggend se assesseringsessie — legkaarte, aktiwiteite en gesprekke — of weeklikse terapiesessies waar dit die regte ondersteuning is.A full-morning assessment session — puzzles, activities and conversations — or weekly therapy sessions where that is the right support.
TerugvoeringFeedback
Bevindinge word met die ouers bespreek in duidelike, praktiese taal, met die fokus op sterk punte en die pad vorentoe.Findings discussed with the parents in clear, practical language, focusing on strengths and the way forward.
VerslagReport
’n Geskrewe verslag met duidelike aanbevelings vir die huis, die skool en enige toepaslike verwysings, waar van toepassing.A written report with clear recommendations for home, school and any appropriate referrals, where applicable.
Beroeps- & vakkeuseCareer & subject choice
’n Persoonlike konsultasie om die vak- en beroepsopsies te identifiseer wat die beste pas by wie die leerder is.An in-person consultation to identify the subject and career options that best fit who the learner is.
Lees die stappe volledig / Read the steps in full
Nuwe kliënt? U kan die kliënt- en mediese fonds-besonderhede vorm voor u eerste afspraak voltooi. Vul dit op die skerm in, druk dit of stoor dit as ’n PDF, en albei ouers teken.
New client? You can complete the client and medical aid details form before your first appointment. Fill it in on screen, print or save it as a PDF, and both parents sign.
Kom ons gesels
’n Kort WhatsApp of oproep is die beste plek om te begin. Vertel my wat u opmerk, en ons kan saam bepaal of assessering of terapeutiese ondersteuning gepas sou wees.
Get in touch
A short WhatsApp or phone call is the best place to start. Tell me what you are noticing, and we can work out together whether an assessment or therapeutic support would be appropriate.
- Telefoon / Telephone082 374 6876
- WhatsApp082 374 6876
- E-pos / Emailtheresavdb@mweb.co.za
- Spreekkamers / Rooms18 Fisant Avenue, Monument Park, Pretoria
- Ure / HoursMaandag tot Vrydag, volgens afspraak
Monday to Friday, by appointment - Tale / LanguagesAfrikaans & English
In ’n krisis? Hierdie praktyk is nie ’n nooddiens nie en boodskappe word nie na-ure gemonitor nie. As u kind in onmiddellike gevaar is, kontak u naaste noodgeval-eenheid.
In a crisis? This practice is not an emergency service and messages are not monitored after hours. If your child is in immediate danger, contact your nearest emergency department.
- South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
General / Student Support WhatsApp: 087 163 2050 (available 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) - Suicide Crisis Helpline
0800 567 567 - Childline
116, or send “HI” to 083 371 2104 for a call-back service