Dr. Genevieve da Silva – Educational Psychologist Makhanda

Dr Genevieve da Silva – Educational Psychologist in Makhanda

About Dr Genevieve

Dr Genevieve da Silva is a highly qualified Educational Psychologist with extensive experience in child development, therapy, and psychological assessments. She holds a B.Psych, a Master’s degree, and a Doctorate from the University of South Africa, where her research focused on parenting strategies to foster responsibility, autonomy, emotional well-being, and healthy relationships.

With over 15 years of experience working with children, Dr da Silva has taken on various roles, including children’s programme coordinator, youth worker, au pair, teacher, counsellor, and psychologist. Her expertise spans a wide range of psychological services, helping children and their families navigate challenges related to learning difficulties, emotional struggles, cognitive development, and behavioural concerns.

She has worked with both individual families and groups, offering parent guidance, teacher workshops, and professional training. She also collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, remedial specialists, medical professionals, and psychiatrists, ensuring a well-rounded approach to psychological care.

Services

Dr da Silva provides a variety of psychological services tailored to support children, adolescents, and their families.

Virtual Consultations

For those unable to attend in-person sessions, Dr da Silva offers virtual consultations, providing convenient and accessible psychological support. These sessions cater to parents, children, and educators who need guidance on emotional and learning-related concerns.

Psychological Assessments

Comprehensive psychological assessments help identify and diagnose learning difficulties, emotional challenges, behavioural concerns, and cognitive development issues. Assessments include:

• Educational assessments – Evaluating learning difficulties, processing speed, and academic performance.

• Cognitive assessments – Measuring intellectual functioning and cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

• Emotional and behavioural assessments – Identifying emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and behavioural concerns.

• School readiness assessments – Assessing whether a child is developmentally prepared for formal schooling.

Therapy and Counselling

Dr da Silva offers individual therapy for children and adolescents facing emotional or developmental challenges. Therapy sessions aim to:

• Provide a safe and supportive space for children to express their emotions.

• Address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem difficulties, and social struggles.

• Support children with learning difficulties and neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD.

• Offer parental guidance and family counselling to improve communication and relationships.

Additional Information

Dr Genevieve da Silva is dedicated to empowering children, families, and educators through expert psychological care. Whether through in-depth assessments, personalised therapy, or parental guidance, she works to create positive and lasting change in her clients’ lives.

If you are seeking professional psychological support in Makhanda, Dr da Silva is available to help. Book a consultation today to begin the journey towards growth and well-being.