Ms Rianie De Bruin

Educational Psychologist

“I have experience working with children, adolescents, students, adults, couples, and families. People come for a consultation/counselling for different reasons. Life is filled with challenges, experiences, incidents, the unexpected, as well as readjustments.”

About Me

Life often brings unexpected turns and challenges, requiring us to readjust. I offer a supportive space for you to explore these experiences, no matter your age or circumstances. We can work together to make sense of difficult incidents and find new paths forward. My approach fosters clarity and resilience, helping you understand your unique situation and move towards positive readjustment.

Approach

When readjustment feels necessary, I focus on pacing each step so people—children, parents or whole families—feel understood and able to try small changes between meetings. In Pretoria I work in Afrikaans where helpful, meeting face-to-face for assessments and counselling that blend careful observation with practical strategies; I often invite school or family input when useful. Sessions mix clear goals, gentle exploration of trauma or behaviour patterns, and simple skills to practise at home. This way of working suits those seeking steady, hands-on support.

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Basic Information

Pretoria, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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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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Psychiatry
A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.
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Works With:

•All ages
•Adolescents
•Adults
•Children
•Elderly
•Families
•Groups
•Individuals
•Parents
•Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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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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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.
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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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Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
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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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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
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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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Professional Title:

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Educational Psychologist
A psychologist specialising in learning, development, and educational needs of children, adolescents, and young adults.

Qualifications

Pretoria University

Registrations

M.Ed(Psig.)U.P.; Post-Magister in Volwasse Psigopatologie

Psychologist

Service Area

Pretoria

In-person

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa