Carla

Ms Carla van Zijl

Psychometrist

“Bridging Gaps and Building Futures”

About Me

"Bridging Gaps and Building Futures" guides this Counseling practice. As a Registered Counsellor and Psychometrist, this professional helps individuals clarify their unique strengths and challenges. Utilising thoughtful psychological assessment, clients gain objective insights into their patterns and potential. This approach suits those ready to understand themselves better, empowering them to navigate life with greater confidence. The goal is to transform current struggles into clear steps for building a more fulfilling future.

Approach

I shape each course of work from the assessments and conversations we have, turning clearer insight into practical, step‑by‑step goals. Sessions are collaborative and paced to your rhythms, mixing focused reflection, skill practice and brief between‑session reflections or tasks when helpful. I offer appointments in Paarl or online, in Afrikaans or English, so we can work in the way that fits your life. This approach tends to suit people navigating change, complex feelings or learning differences who want clear, steady progress.
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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.

  • Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.

  • 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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  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • 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.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychometrist

    A professional who administers, scores, and assists in interpreting standardised psychological and cognitive tests.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Registered Counsellor

Registration: PMT0091332

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Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Psychometrist

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology

University of the Western Cape

Year: 2013

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology

University of South Africa

Year: 2018

Master of Philosophy in Criminology

University of Cape Town

Year: 2022

Service Areas

Eike Practice

In-person & Online

Lemoenkloof

Paarl, Western Cape

South Africa

Lemoenkloof, Paarl, South Africa