Claudia

Mrs Claudia Colarossi

Licensed Educational Psychologist

“A compassionate and competent educational psychologist.”

About Me

I offer compassionate support as an educational psychologist to children and young people. We work together to understand learning, emotional, or social challenges they face. My aim is to recognise their unique strengths and develop practical strategies. This helps them build confidence and thrive in their educational journey. Families feel supported, receiving clear guidance to foster well-being and progress.

Approach

Using gentle conversation and play-based tasks, I help children and families make sense of difficulties at school and at home and identify practical steps forward. Based in Cape Town, I offer English sessions both in person and online, keeping meetings structured but relaxed so young people feel safe to explore. Assessment, observation and short between-session tasks feed into simple strategies we test together, then adapt as progress shows. This way of working suits parents and carers looking for calm, practical support.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

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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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Works With:

  • •Children
  • •Families
  • •Individuals
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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    Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

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    Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

    Learn more about Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
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    Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Professional Title:

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    Licensed Educational Psychologist

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

Qualifications

Stellenbosch University

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Psychologist

Service Area

Claremont

In-person & Online

Claremont

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa