Ms Magdaleen van Zyl

Educational Psychologist

“An experienced psychologist working predominantly with children, adolescents and their parents.”

About Me

I help children, adolescents, and their parents navigate the unique emotional and developmental challenges of growing up. My approach focuses on understanding each child's world. I support them to voice feelings and develop practical strategies for home and school. Parents find my guidance helpful in fostering stronger connections and supporting their child's well-being. I aim to create a supportive space for the whole family to thrive.

Approach

To help families move forward I focus on clear, steady steps that feel manageable for each child and their caregivers. In my Centurion consulting room, in English or Afrikaans, sessions are a mix of playful exploration, focused conversation and practical skill-building; between appointments we prioritise simple home or school strategies that strengthen what we work on together. Assessments inform the next steps rather than label, and parents are invited as active partners. This way of working suits families seeking calm, practical progress.

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Basic Information

Centurion, 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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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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Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Children
•Individuals
•Parents
•Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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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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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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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.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Career Planning
The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.

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 Pretoria

Registrations

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

Psychologist

Service Area

Private Practice

In-person

Zwartkop

Centurion, Gauteng

South Africa