Ina-Mari

Mrs Ina-Mari Van Aarde

Educational Psychologist

Educational psychologist assisting children and adolescents by identifying and addressing various barriers to learning.

About Me

I help children and adolescents uncover and navigate the unique barriers holding back their learning. We work together to understand what makes school challenging for them. My approach offers tailored strategies to build confidence and unlock their potential. Parents also receive clear guidance to support progress at home. This collaborative process helps young people truly thrive academically.

Approach

Identifying obstacles often starts with watching how a child approaches learning tasks and conversation, so sessions feel focused, paced and predictable. In Langebaan I see families face-to-face, offering work in Afrikaans or English in a child-friendly office near local schools. Short assessments, guided activities and clear, jargon-free feedback drive the work; between visits I set small, manageable practice steps and offer parents concrete ways to reinforce progress at home. This approach suits curious children, teens and parents wanting practical, school-centred solutions.
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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.

  • 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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Parents

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.

  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

Professional Title:

  • Educational Psychologist

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

Qualifications


University of Pretoria

North-West University

Registrations


Private

Educational Psychologist

Service Area


I van Aarde Private Practice

In-person

Saldanha Bay, Western Cape

South Africa