Mrs Valerie Linda Slade
Educational Psychologist
“I am a dedicated psychologist, privileged to have gained a broad range of knowledge and experience to bring to my work with people.”
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About Me
I help children and young people navigate learning challenges, supporting them to unlock their unique potential. Drawing on my broad experience, I partner with families to understand each learner's strengths and needs. We might explore learning styles through tailored assessments, then develop practical strategies together. Parents and educators gain clarity and tools to support progress. My aim is to create a positive path for those seeking to thrive academically and emotionally.
Approach
My work unfolds through gentle, structured collaboration that turns assessment insights into manageable, everyday steps for learners and their carers. In Roodepoort I offer sessions in English and online when helpful, keeping meetings paced to suit attention and age while sharing simple tools to try between appointments. Sessions blend observation, focused skill-building and discussion so children, adolescents and adults practice strengths in realistic settings and relationships. This approach suits families and individuals seeking clear, steady progress rather than quick fixes.
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Basic Information
Not taking new referrals
Services
Services Offered:
- •Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
- •Child / Adolescent Therapy
- •Relationship Counseling
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Elderly
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Abuse
- •Anxiety
- •Relationship Issues
- •Grief & Loss
- •Stress / Burnout
- •Child Behaviour
- •Mood Disorder
- •Family Issues
- •Trauma
Professional Title:
- •Educational Psychologist
Qualifications
University of the Witwatersrand
Canterbury Christ Church University
Registrations
Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)
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