Services

Individual Therapy and Play Therapy

A safe space for your child to be heard, helped, and understood

Children do not always have the words to express what they are thinking or feeling. Play is their natural language, and through play, art, storytelling, sand tray, and other creative activities, children can safely explore their experiences, express emotions, and make sense of their world.

My therapeutic approach focuses on building a safe, trusting relationship in which children feel accepted for who they are. Rather than trying to "fix" behaviour, I aim to strengthen each child's self-awareness, emotional expression, confidence, and ability to cope with life's challenges. I believe that lasting change happens when children feel seen, understood, and empowered to discover their own strengths and resources.

For older children and adolescents, I offer individual therapy that is more conversation-based, while remaining flexible and responsive to each young person's individual needs and preferred way of communicating. Whether we are talking, drawing, creating, or problem-solving together, my goal is always the same: to provide a space where young people feel safe enough to be themselves.

Every therapeutic journey is tailored to the child's age, personality, strengths, and presenting needs. Therapy begins with an initial meeting with parents or caregivers to gain an understanding of the child's developmental history, current concerns, strengths, and the goals you hope to achieve. Together, we develop a shared understanding of your child's needs and how best to support them.

Therapy can assist with the following areas:

Anxiety, worry, and fears
Low self-esteem and confidence
Depression and low mood
Trauma and difficult life events
Bereavement and loss
Anger and emotional dysregulation
Social difficulties and peer relationships
Adjustment to change (divorce, moving, new school, new sibling)
Behavioural difficulties
Neurodivergence-related emotional challenges (ADHD, ASD, and more)
Bullying
Self-harm

Psycho-educational Assessments

Understanding how your child learns and why they might be struggling

A psycho-educational assessment provides a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of how your child thinks, learns, and functions. It explores cognitive, academic, perceptual, social-emotional, and behavioural development to build a detailed picture of your child's unique strengths, needs, and learning profile.

Whether your child is struggling at school and the reasons remain unclear, has a diagnosis and you would like a deeper understanding of how it impacts their learning and development, or requires recommendations to guide educational support or school placement, a psycho-educational assessment can provide the clarity needed to make informed decisions.

More than identifying difficulties, the assessment helps uncover why challenges may be occurring and provides practical, individualised recommendations to support your child both at home and at school.

1. An initial consultation with parents or caregivers to understand your child's history and the concerns you are bringing.
2. The assessment itself, which typically takes place over one full day or two mornings (approximately 4–6 hours in total).
3. If recommended school observation and meetings with your child’s school.
4. A written report explaining the findings clearly, with practical recommendations for home and school.
5. A feedback session to walk you through the results and answer your questions.
- Cognitive functioning (IQ, reasoning, memory, processing)
- Perceptual and sensory-motor skills
- Academic performance (reading, spelling, writing, mathematics)
- Attention and concentration
- Behavioural functioning
- Social-emotional wellbeing
- School accommodation and concession assessments (IEB and GDE) for learners who require extra time or other accommodations during exams
- Assessments for neurodevelopmental conditions including ADHD, ASD, learning difficulties, and more
- School placement guidance

School Readiness Assessments

Is your child ready for Grade R or Grade 1? Let's find out together.

Starting school is an exciting milestone, but every child reaches this stage at their own pace. While some children transition smoothly into formal learning, others may benefit from additional time or support. A school readiness assessment helps determine whether your child has the developmental foundations needed to thrive in the school environment and identifies any areas where additional support may be beneficial.

The assessment looks at the whole child. Rather than focusing only on early academic skills such as recognising letters or counting, it explores the wide range of developmental skills that underpin successful learning, including language, attention, thinking skills, motor development, social and emotional development, and school readiness behaviours.

Following the assessment, you will receive a clear understanding of your child's strengths, areas that may require further development, and practical recommendations to support their successful transition into school. Whether your child is ready to begin formal schooling, would benefit from targeted support, or may need additional time before starting, the assessment provides the information needed to make confident and informed decisions.

Areas assessed include:

Cognitive development and language skills
Visual and auditory processing
Fine and gross motor development
Spatial awareness and number sense
Social and emotional readiness
Attention and self-regulation

Parent Guidance and Support

Parenting is one of life's greatest challenges, and you don't have to navigate it alone.

As a mother myself, I know that parenting can feel overwhelming. Children do not come with instructions, and even the most devoted parents can feel stuck, confused, or unsure of how to best support their child through difficult phases or challenges.

Parent guidance sessions offer you a space to ask questions, gain a better understanding of your child's behaviour and development, and build practical strategies you can use at home. These sessions can stand alone or run alongside your child's therapy.

Topics often explored include:

Understanding your child's behaviour and what it is communicating
Parenting styles and approaches
Discipline and boundary-setting
Supporting a neurodivergent child
Managing transitions and change
Building emotional literacy at home
Co-parenting and family dynamics

Training & Workshops

For schools, educators, and parent communities.

With experience as both a teacher and an Educational Psychologist, I am passionate about supporting the adults who play such an important role in children's lives. When parents, teachers, and caregivers feel informed, confident, and well supported, children are better able to learn, develop, and thrive.

I offer bespoke workshops, training, and consultation tailored to the needs of schools, early childhood centres, parent groups, and community organisations. Whether you are looking for a once-off parent information evening, staff training, or a longer-term professional development programme, each session is designed to be engaging, evidence-informed, practical, and directly applicable to everyday practice.

Workshop topics include:

Understanding and supporting neurodivergent learners in the classroom
Building emotional literacy in children (for parents and educators)
Autism awareness and practical classroom strategies
Understanding ADHD and how to support affected learners
Trauma-informed approaches in educational settings
Recognising signs of anxiety and depression in children
Effective communication between schools and parents
Child development across the early years