Deena

Deena Naidoo

Educational Psychologist

“I create a warm, supportive environment where we can work together. My therapeutic approach uniquely blends evidence-based psychological methods with mindfulness technique when appropriate, offering a holistic path to healing and growth. Assessment services are designed to provide comprehensive, in-depth evaluations.”

About Me

In our warm, supportive environment, I guide individuals towards understanding and growth. My approach thoughtfully blends evidence-based psychological methods with mindfulness techniques for a holistic path. I also offer comprehensive assessments for deeper insight. This ensures tailored support, whether you are exploring complex emotions or seeking to understand your unique strengths.

Approach

Within a calm, respectful space I balance structured assessment with mindful, moment-to-moment work so we can map strengths and challenges clearly. In Cape Town I offer sessions in English or Afrikaans that move at a steady, collaborative pace—short check-ins, focused skill practice and reflective exercises you can try between meetings. For adolescents and families I integrate behavioural observation with practical, developmentally attuned strategies, keeping progress tangible. This way of working often suits people seeking clear insights and usable tools.
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Basic Information

In-person

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.

  • 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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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • ADHD / Attention

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

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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.

  • 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.

  • Grief & Loss

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

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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.

  • Child Behaviour

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

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)

Educational Psychologist

Qualifications

University of the Western Cape

Service Areas

12 Harfield road Claremont

In-person

Claremont

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Claremont, CAPE TOWN, South Africa