Lizelle

Mrs Lizelle Koorts, MEd

Educational Psychologist

“An experienced Educational Psychologist with experience in the field of various psychological assessments, including cognitive, school readiness, and career. With special interest in identifying and diagnosing neurodiversity (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia). Therapy for youth and parent guidance”

About Me

I specialise in understanding how young minds learn and grow. My work helps identify neurodiversity, such as ADHD, autism, or dyslexia, through comprehensive assessments. I also offer therapy for young people, alongside practical parent guidance sessions. These sessions provide clear insights and strategies, helping families navigate challenges and supporting children to thrive. This approach offers clarity for parents and tailored support for youth.

Approach

Assessment findings become the map that guides each session, shaping small, manageable steps toward clearer learning and behaviour routines. Sessions — in Somerset West or online, in Afrikaans or English — move at your child’s pace and mix short activities, reflective talk and concrete homework so parents can practise strategies between visits. I collaborate with you and your child to test what works, adjust plans, and involve schools when helpful. Families seeking practical understanding and steady progress tend to find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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.

  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and 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.

  • Parenting Support

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

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)

Educational Psychologist

Registration: PS0127175

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Qualifications

Master of Education (MEd)

University of Stellenbosch

Service Areas

Online from near...

In-person & Online

Somerset West, Western Cape

South Africa

Somerset West, South Africa