Melissa

Mrs Melissa Ferreira

Educational Psychologist

“Melissa Ferreira has extensive experience providing private Mental Health Services to adults, teens & children”

About Me

I bring extensive experience as an Educational Psychologist, offering mental health services to children, teens, and adults. I aim to create a supportive space where we can explore challenges and make sense of your experiences. My approach helps individuals of all ages develop practical strategies for well-being. We’ll work collaboratively to understand unique needs and find clear ways forward, from school pressures to adult transitions.

Approach

I pace sessions to meet your needs, shifting between focused assessment and practical planning so we can identify steps that feel doable. In Cape Town I work in English and Afrikaans, offering clear feedback, written summaries and short tasks to try between appointments. I use structured, age-appropriate activities and targeted questions to make sense of learning, attention or emotional patterns while keeping discussions practical and solution-focused. This approach tends to suit families and adults seeking clear, stepwise change.
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Basic Information

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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    Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.

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    Neuro & Psychological Assessment

    A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.

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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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    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
  • •Couples
  • •Individuals
  • •Parents

Qualifications

University of The Free State

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Educational Psychologist

Service Area

Dr Mark Tunbridge & Associates Registered Psychologists

In-person

Claremont

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa