Bernita

Bernita Soares

Educational Psychologist

“I am an Educational Psychologist who is passionate about enhancing the holistic well-being of her clients through meeting their unique needs.”

About Me

As an Educational Psychologist, I am passionate about supporting the holistic well-being of young people and their families. I believe every individual's journey is unique. We can work together to understand your specific circumstances and develop tailored strategies. My aim is to help clients thrive by fostering their strengths. I address their particular needs with care and expertise, creating a truly personalised approach.

Approach

I focus on practical, child-centred steps that make learning and emotional development more manageable and meaningful for each family. Sessions in Johannesburg and via secure online meetings in English are relaxed and paced to the child's needs, often using play, storytelling and gentle assessment tasks to map strengths and challenges. I share clear feedback and simple strategies for home and school between meetings, collaborating closely with parents and adolescents so changes feel achievable. This way of working suits families seeking thoughtful, evidence-informed support that honours a child's rhythm.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Learning Support

    Specialised assistance for children or adults with learning difficulties, building strategies to succeed in education and daily tasks.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Learning or Development Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

Professional Title:

  • Educational Psychologist

    A psychologist specialising in learning, development, and educational needs of children, adolescents, and young adults.

Credentials

Registrations

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

Qualifications

University of Johannesburg

Service Areas

Family Therapy Centre

In-person & Online

Glenvista

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Glenvista, Johannesburg, South Africa