Barend

Mr Barend Engelbrecht

Educational Psychologist

I am dedicated to supporting clients through their developmental stages, specialising in trauma, emotional, academic, and behavioural challenges to unlock their potential. With extensive experience working with adolescents, he provides tailored support within their unique context, fostering growth and resilience.

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About Me

Barend understands the unique world of individuals throughout development, helping young people navigate emotional, academic, and behavioural challenges. As an Educational Psychologist, he provides tailored support that considers their specific context, fostering growth and resilience. He meets clients where they are, guiding them through developmental stages. This helps them unlock their full potential and build greater confidence.

Approach

I tailor support to each developmental stage, focusing on small, practical shifts that promote clearer choices and steadier emotions. Sessions in Pretoria East or online, offered in English or Afrikaans, move at a collaborative, measured pace with space for reflection, short experiments and straightforward planning. Between meetings we use simple check‑ins and tasks that chip away at procrastination, stress and relational patterns while respecting spiritual values. Young people and adults navigating transitions or confidence challenges often find this steady, hands‑on way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Not taking new referrals

Services


Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
  • Counseling
  • Therapy

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions
  • Stress / Burnout
  • Men's Issues
  • Personal Development
  • Procrastination
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling
  • Young Adult Issues

Professional Title:

  • Educational Psychologist

Qualifications


University of Johannesburg

Registrations


Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Educational Psychologist

Service Area


My practice and online

In-person & Online

Brooklyn

Pretoria, Gauteng 0011

South Africa

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