Patikai

Miss Patikai Chibizhe

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Experienced in working with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health, and possesses the ability to develop therapeutic processes.

About Me

As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, I help individuals, groups, and communities improve mental health. I have experience developing therapeutic processes designed to fit your specific needs. This collaborative approach means we can build practical strategies together for lasting well-being. My aim is to offer tailored support, whether you seek help for yourself or a wider community.

Approach

Work unfolds as a collaborative pathway, breaking concerns into manageable steps and practical goals you can use each day. In Pretoria or via secure online sessions in English, I balance structured assessment with flexible, play‑oriented and dialogue‑based moments so children, parents and adults feel both seen and guided. Between meetings I share concise feedback and simple tools to practice, and in session we review what worked and adjust pace together. This approach suits those seeking clear, usable change for themselves or their community.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psychometric Testing

    Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • 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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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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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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  • 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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  • 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.

  • Learning Support

    Specialised assistance for children or adults with learning difficulties, building strategies to succeed in education and daily tasks.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Communities
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Career Issues

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

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Educational Psychologist

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

Qualifications


University of Pretoria

Registrations


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

Educational Psychologist

Service Area


Centurion

In-person & Online

Garsfontein

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa