Debby

Ms Debby Kempthorne

Licensed Educational Psychologist

A nurturing and empathetic Educational Psychologist specialising in helping your child reach their full potential. Online sessions available.

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About Me

As a nurturing and empathetic Educational Psychologist, I specialise in helping children. My goal is to uncover their unique strengths and overcome learning challenges. My approach builds confidence, guiding them to reach their full potential. Online sessions offer flexible support, making tailored guidance easily accessible for families. This ensures every child can thrive academically and emotionally in a safe space.

Approach

Helping your child uncover strengths and navigate learning or emotional hurdles happens through calm, hands-on work that keeps their needs front and centre. In Cape Town I meet families in person and I also offer English-language support via secure video, with sessions paced to suit attention, age and family rhythms. Assessments and play-based therapy shape small, practical steps we practise together, with clear feedback and simple strategies to try between meetings. This way of working suits parents and adolescents who want steady, collaborative progress.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
  • Child / Adolescent Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychoeducation

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions
  • ADHD / Attention
  • Autism (ASD)
  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues
  • Grief & Loss
  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
  • Child Behaviour
  • Divorce Counseling
  • Abuse
  • Career Planning

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Educational Psychologist

Qualifications


Stellenbosch University

Registrations


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

Educational Psychologist

Service Area


My Practice

In-person & Online

N1 City

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

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