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