Mrs Natalie Pretorius

Educational Psychologist

“I am a registered Educational Psychologist in Centurion, Pretoria.”

About Me

As a registered Educational Psychologist in Centurion, Pretoria, I help individuals navigate challenges related to learning and development. Our collaborative sessions focus on understanding unique learning profiles and building practical strategies. I aim to provide clear insights, empowering clients to foster academic and personal growth. This approach suits anyone seeking tailored support and actionable tools to thrive.

Approach

Working from Centurion, Pretoria, I keep sessions practical and paced to your rhythm, offering clear observations and concrete steps you can try between meetings. In either Afrikaans or English, appointments feel collaborative: we review learning patterns, test ideas in small ways and adjust based on what helps you or your child most. I combine careful assessment with focused therapeutic techniques to reduce overwhelm and build skills for everyday life. This way of working suits parents, young people and adults seeking straightforward, usable support.

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Basic Information

Centurion, South Africa

In-person

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.
Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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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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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Works With:

All ages
Families
Individuals
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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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.
Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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.
Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
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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