You can achieve your dreams.
If your dream is not yet clear, you can find it by exploring and discovering your inner self. This may be a very meaningful and rewarding journey. As an Educational Psychologist, I offer a variety of counselling and therapy services and would gladly assist you on this journey.
What do you want to become in life? What are your obstacles? Do you know your potential?
I believe one can achieve many dreams by putting heart and effort into it. Maybe one would need to adjust the dream slightly, but nevertheless you can reach your dreams by following your heart. From time to time, one need guidance, encouragement and knowledge to set off in the right direction. In some cases one needs to first find their dream. This can be done by exploring and discovering the inner self. Ultimately, this might develop into a very meaningful and rewarding journey for oneself.
How may I be able to help you?
There are many ways one can benefit from my services. Therapeutic counselling, individual guidance or psychometric assessments may enable you to become the person you want to be.
Sometimes people strive towards self actualisation, to experience meaningful and happy relationships. Or perhaps inner peace or healing from pain. If you relate, I believe you’re on the right page!
What do you want to become in life? What are your obstacles? Do you know your potential?
I believe one can achieve many dreams by putting heart and effort into it. Maybe one would need to adjust the dream slightly, but nevertheless, you can reach your dreams by following your heart. From time to time one needs guidance, encouragement and knowledge to set off in the right direction. In some cases one needs to first find your dream. This can be done by exploring and discovering the inner self. Ultimately, this might develop into a very meaningful and rewarding journey for oneself.
How may I be able to help you?
There are many ways one can benefit from the my services. Therapeutic counselling, individual guidance or psychometric assessments may enable you to become the person you want to be.
Sometimes people strive towards self actualization to experience meaningful and happy relationships. Or perhaps inner peace or healing from pain. If you relate, I believe you’re on the right page!
Are you ready for the challenge? Don’t be scared. Take the leap!
MEET THERINA
(CATHARINA VAN SCHALKWYK)
I’m an Educational Psychologist based in Durbanville with a passion for people and children. The wellbeing of people and the unlocking of potential are some of the strong driving forces behind my decision to study Psychology. Today I have more than 20 years experience in the field. As Educational Psychologist, I offer a variety of counselling and therapy services.
The effect of music on the human brain intrigued my curiosity into Neuropsychology. I have therefor done some study in the field by attending workshops and training.
To me, every client is an individual with unique qualities and life story. Becoming part of your story through therapy is and will always remain a privilege. My personal journey as psychologist taught me a lot about life, cultures and how people manage to survive from trauma and things that happen through life. The human capability of surviving is often amazing and through a therapeutic process I strive towards unlocking the client’s inner strengths and potential.
My core approach in dealing with people is to pay respect towards them by treating them non-judgmental and maintaining confidentiality.
MEET THERINA
I’m a psychologist based in Kathu with a passionate for people and children. The wellbeing of people and the unlocking of potential are some of the strong driving forces behind my decision to study Psychology. Today I have more than 20 years experience in the field. As psychologist, I offer a variety of counselling and therapy services.
One other passion I have is music. Before I entered the world of psychology, I studied music. Later-on I combined the two passions by focussing on the therapeutic use of music, which was also the topic for my masters dissertation.
The effect of music on the human brain intrigued my curiosity into Neuro-psychology. I’ve therefor done some study in the field by attending workshops and training.
To me, every client is an individual with unique qualities and life story. Becoming part of your story through therapy is and will always remain a privilege. My personal journey as psychologist taught me a lot about life, cultures and how people manage to survive from trauma and things that happen through life. The human capability of surviving is often amazing and through a therapeutic process I strive towards unlocking the client’s inner strengths and potential.
My core approach to dealing with people is to pay respect towards them by treating them non judgemental and maintaining confidentiality.
Paying respect towards people by treating them non-judgmentally and maintaining confidentiality are part of my core.
MY SERVICES
Individual Therapy
Includes psychotherapy for individuals. The aim is to deal with problems holistically. According to the need of the client all levels of functioning are attended to – emotional, social, cognitive, physical. In addition, referrals are made to other medical practitioners and specialists in order to serve the client to the best.
Couples counselling
Couples counselling include marital counselling or couples in relationships. General topics under discussion include communication and conflict handling, sexual difficulties, trust issues, financial stress, family matters and the in-laws. When dealing with couples going through separation and divorce I am able to apply mediation skills in an attempt to resolve matters between them. Applying a non-judgmental approach, partners are encouraged to listen to one another and strive towards being considerate.
Children Counselling
Therapy with children include play therapy for children from the age of 2 years. The play area in my office are often transformed into strange and wonderful sites to be in! I also include other therapeutic techniques in therapy with children according to the needs and age of the child.
I enjoy working with teenagers. Common problems I address are relationship problems and family related issues, as well as peer pressure, substance abuse, school related problems and problematic behavior. Teenagers are often referred for oppositional defiant behavior at home and school. Issues such as emotional difficulties, special needs such as ADD / ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression and other comorbid conditions are often addressed. Parents are commonly involved as partners in the therapeutic process.
Individual Therapy
Couples Counselling
Children Counselling
Psychometric Assessments
Besides school related assessments I offer services on school readiness tests, scholastic performance evaluations and IQ tests. A test battery for subject choices (Aptitude, Interest and Personality, Values), as well as different psychometric tests on, for instance, emotional functioning are often applied.
I have an interest in Neuropsychology and attempt to apply this knowledge when dealing with the challenges clients are facing.
Employee Wellness Services
These services may include group sessions amongst work-related groups (i.e. Trauma Debriefing) or family groups, where the focus might be on family relationships or any other situation.
I am experienced in the field of Employee Wellness and regularly render services to employees and corporate companies alike.
Specialities
I am experienced in children’s emotional assessments, also known as Socio-Emotional Assessments, where the focus is on attachment and emotional wellbeing of minor children.
I also completed training in Forensic Assessment into allegations of Sexual Abuse of children.
Psychometric Assessments
Employee Wellness Services
Specialities
MY SERVICES
Individual Therapy
Includes psychotherapy for individuals. The aim is to deal with problems holistically. According to the need of the client all levels of functioning are attended to – emotional, social, cognitive, physical. Referrals are made to other medical practitioners and specialists in order to serve the client to the best.
Couples Counselling
Couples counselling includes marital counselling or couples in relationships. General topics under discussion include communication and conflict handling, sexual difficulties, trust issues, financial stress, family matters and the in-laws.
When dealing with couples going through separation and divorce I am able to apply mediation skills in an attempt to resolve matters between them. Applying a non-judgemental approach, partners are encouraged to listen to one another and strive towards being considerate.
Children Counselling
Therapy with children includes play therapy for children from the age of 2 years. We can transform the play area in my office into strange and wonderful sites to be in! I also include other therapeutic techniques in therapy with children according to the needs and age of the child.
I enjoy working with teenagers. Common problems I address are relationship problems and family related issues, as well as peer pressure, substance abuse and school related problems. Teenagers are often referred for oppositional defiant behavior at home and school. I often address behavioural issues and special needs such as ADD / ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression and other comorbid conditions with children and parents.
Psychometric Assessments
Besides school related assessments, I offer services on school readiness tests, scholastic performance evaluations and IQ tests. As well as test battery for subject choices (Aptitude, Interest and Personality) and different psychometric tests on emotional functioning for instance.
I have an interest in Neuro-Psychology and attempt to apply this knowledge when dealing with the challenges clients are facing.
Employee Wellness Services
Group sessions include work-related groups (i.e. Trauma Debriefing) or Family groups, where the focus might be on family relationships or any other situation.
I am experienced in the field of Employee Wellness and regularly render these types of services to employees and corporate companies alike.
Specialities
I am experienced in children’s emotional assessments, also known as Socio-Emotional Assessments, where the focus is on attachment and emotional wellbeing of minor children.
I also have experience in Forensic Assessment into allegations of Sexual Abuse of children.
Sometimes one only needs guidance, encouragement and knowledge to set you off in the right direction.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
An Educational Psychologist works in the field of emotional wellbeing of people, focusing on children and their needs. Since children form part of a bigger society, like a family, social group, scholastic environment, other role players in the child’s upbringing and development are often included into therapy, specifically the parents and/or primary caregivers. Therefor, therapy with children would normally include an initial session with the parent(s) or caregivers and most often include at least one feedback session with the relevant adults as well. Emotions are often the driving force behind the actions, choices and success of a person. In addition, being unhappy and emotionally unhealthy can be very limiting, and therefore it needs to be addressed. Thus, concerning parents are often included into the therapeutic program with the child.
When you make a decision to see me as psychologist, we will discuss your reasons. I will then make an analysis from the information you have shared. It is important to keep in mind that therapy is goal directed. Together we can decide on what you want to achieve and how it might be possible.
Since my practice is registered with the Board of Health Funders I am able to claim from medical aids. This however, is dependent on the benefits of the fund and whether it fits into my scope of practice. Most medical aids do pay for services that I render.
I’m a registered Educational Psychologist focusing on developmental and family related problems. With years of general experience and ongoing training in Continuous Professional Development, I have knowledge in a broader field. Therefore, I gladly help as much as possible. We can discuss your needs and how I can best assist you. If however, if I’m not the best fit to deliver an effective service, I will refer you to a suitable professional.
Some medical funds do not include psychometric assessments and special assessments (e.g. Socio Emotional Assessments or Forensic Assessment into allegations of Sexual Abuse) in their benefits.
Please contact me for the rates and a cost estimate.
The current cash fee for therapy is R900 per hour.
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GENERAL ENQURIES
064 680 0844
therinavans@gmail.com
40 Kapokberg Crescent, The Crest, Durbanville 7550