Dr Ian van den Berg

Educational Psychologist

“I am an educational psychologist with a deep conviction that each person has the inherent potential to be the best they can be! I am looking forward to share your lived experiences, and to play a small part in each and every client’s growth path..”

About Me

As an educational psychologist, I deeply believe in your inherent potential to thrive. I look forward to truly understanding your unique experiences, playing a small part in your growth journey. Together, we can explore what might be holding you back, helping you unlock your strengths. My tailored support guides you in navigating challenges and becoming your best self. This approach suits anyone ready to embrace their full capabilities.

Approach

Therapy with me moves from understanding into practical steps that stretch possibilities while respecting your lived story. In Roodepoort I offer sessions in English or Afrikaans and via secure online meetings, creating an accessible, steady space where we test ideas, track progress and adjust at a manageable pace. Sessions often combine careful assessment with concrete strategies you can try between meetings, plus collaborative review so small wins build into lasting change. This approach tends to suit adolescents, parents and young adults seeking clear, workable direction.

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Basic Information

Roodepoort, South Africa

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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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Psychometric Testing
Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.
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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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Children
•Couples
•Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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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.
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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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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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Career Planning
The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.
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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:

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Educational Psychologist
A psychologist specialising in learning, development, and educational needs of children, adolescents, and young adults.

Qualifications

University of Johannesburg

RAU/University of Johannesburg

University of Pretoria

Registrations

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

Educational Psychologist

Service Area

Mayo Clinic/Centre, Constantia KLoof, Roodepoort

In-person & Online

Constantia Kloof

Roodepoort, Gauteng

South Africa