Nicole

Mrs Nicole Soames

Educational Psychologist

“I have a special interest in working with children and adolescents, offering therapy and assessments. Assisting parents and teachers too.”

About Me

I specialise in supporting children and adolescents, helping them explore challenges and build confidence. My work includes both therapy and comprehensive assessments to understand their specific needs. I also extend practical support to parents and teachers. This ensures young people receive consistent understanding and strategies, fostering growth across home and school.

Approach

Work begins by listening to the young person and gathering observations from caregivers and educators to build a clear picture. In my Cape Town room, sessions feel paced to the child's rhythm, using play, brief tasks and talking so we can both try out ideas in real time. Between meetings I offer practical feedback and clear recommendations from evaluations that teachers and families can use straight away. This approach tends to suit families looking for understandable, school-aware guidance.
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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
  • •Individuals
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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.

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 the Witwatersrand

Registrations

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

Psychologist

Service Area

Nicole Soames - Educational Psychologist

In-person

Pinelands

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa