Nina Jolana

Mrs Nina Jolana du Plessis

Licensed Educational Psychologist

“Working collaboratively with a child's best interests in the forefront at all times, will lead them to be the best that they can be!”

About Me

This practice collaborates closely with families to nurture each child's unique potential. Sessions are always tailored, providing a supportive space where children feel understood and empowered. We work together to uncover what helps them flourish, guiding them towards becoming their most confident selves. This approach is ideal for parents seeking dedicated support for their child's holistic development.

Approach

Keeping a child's wellbeing central, I structure sessions around small, achievable steps chosen together with parents and the young person to make progress feel steady and real. In my Roodepoort practice and online, sessions move at a calm, focused pace—short activities, clear goals and time to reflect—often paired with brief home steps so skills are practised between meetings. Assessments are used sensitively to guide those steps rather than define a child. This way of working suits families seeking practical, collaborative support.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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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  • ADHD / Attention

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

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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.

  • 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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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • 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.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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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:

  • Licensed Educational Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to assess and support learning, developmental, and educational needs.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Educational Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Johannesburg

Service Areas

Nina du Plessis

In-person & Online

Roodepoort, Gauteng

South Africa

Roodepoort, South Africa