Charlene

Mrs Charlene Wessels

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Experienced Educational Psychologist working with children, adolescents and adults providing Therapy and Psychological assessments.

About Me

As an experienced Educational Psychologist, I provide therapy and psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I help individuals understand their unique learning profiles and emotional needs. My work focuses on clarifying cognitive strengths and challenges, offering practical strategies. Whether you are navigating academic hurdles or seeking personal development, I aim to offer tailored support. This helps you gain clarity and thrive in your educational and personal journey.

Approach

Experience in educational psychology guides a practical, step-by-step approach that keeps your needs central and outcomes clear. In Cape Town I work in English and Afrikaans and offer face-to-face and online sessions so we can fit therapy and assessment around school and work rhythms. Sessions blend focused assessment, short activities and reflective conversation to map learning patterns, build coping routines and translate findings into daily strategies you can try between meetings. This way of working tends to suit families and adults seeking clear, manageable steps toward steadier learning and less overwhelm.
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Basic Information

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.

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Educational Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to assess and support learning, developmental, and educational needs.

Qualifications


University of Johannesburg

Registrations


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

Psychologist

Service Area


Durbanville Mediclinic

In-person & Online

Durbanville

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa