Minishka

Mrs Minishka A. Naidoo

Educational Psychologist

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“As an Educational Psychologist, I provide psychological and educational support to children, adolescents, young adults, and families experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental, academic, and learning-related difficulties. I offer psychotherapy and counselling, psycho-educational assessments, school readiness assessments, career guidance and subject choice guidance, as well as support for attention, learning, emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem, behavioural difficulties, and adjustment challenges.”

About Me

I am Minishka A. Naidoo, an Educational Psychologist based in Raslouw, Centurion, with a passion for helping individuals navigate emotional, academic, behavioural, and developmental challenges in a supportive and meaningful way. I believe in creating a therapeutic space where clients feel comfortable, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences at their own pace. My work is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and collaboration, with a strong focus on recognising each individual’s unique strengths and personal journey. I value building trusting relationships with clients and supporting them in developing insight, resilience, confidence, and practical coping skills that can enhance their overall wellbeing and daily functioning.

Approach

My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to the unique needs of each individual. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Play Therapy. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My work focuses on helping individuals better understand themselves, develop practical coping skills, build emotional resilience, and work towards meaningful and achievable goals. When working with children, I incorporate play-based techniques to support emotional expression, communication, and development in an age-appropriate manner. I also value the importance of collaboration with parents, caregivers, schools, and other professionals to ensure holistic and effective support.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, map a person's cognitive and emotional profile, and guide treatment planning.

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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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  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Narrative Therapy

    A therapy that helps people separate themselves from their problems by exploring and reauthoring the stories they tell about their lives, drawing out values, strengths, and preferred identities.

  • 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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  • 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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  • SFT (Solution-Focused Therapy)

    A goal-oriented approach that draws on a person's existing strengths and resources to build practical, future-focused solutions, rather than dwelling on the causes of difficulties.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • 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.

  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Child Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment

    A formal evaluation of a child's cognitive, emotional, or developmental functioning using standardised tests to identify conditions like ADHD, autism, or learning difficulties.

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

Educational Psychologist (PMT)

Registration: PS 0166200

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Qualifications

M.Ed. in Educational Psychology

HPCSA Accredited University

Service Areas

Main Practice

In-person

Raslouw AH

Centurion, Gauteng 0157

South Africa