Brenda van Rooyen Educational Psychologist Parklands

Brenda van Rooyen Educational Psychologist Parklands

Dr Brenda van Rooyen Educational Psychologist Parklands offers caring and expert support for children, teens, and young adults in academic settings.

About Brenda van Rooyen Educational Psychologist Parklands

Dr Brenda van Rooyen is a registered psychologist and educational psychologist with strong academic training. She earned a Bachelor of Arts, a Higher Diploma in Education, an Honours in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, and a PhD in Child and Adolescent Psychology. She completed all her postgraduate degrees cum laude.

She creates a calm and safe space where clients feel supported. In this space, clients explore their emotions and learn to see their stories in a new way. In addition, she works with her co-therapist Layla, a golden retriever. Layla helps reduce anxiety and offers gentle emotional support during sessions.

Brenda van Rooyen Educational Psychologist Parklands Approach

Brenda uses simple and caring methods to support each client. She focuses on the needs of the child within their school and family life. As a result, she helps clients build strength and confidence over time.

She has more than 18 years of experience. Therefore, she understands the challenges that children and teens face in school and daily life. She guides them step by step so they can grow and succeed.

Psychoeducational Assessments

Brenda offers detailed psychoeducational assessments for children with learning challenges or school placement concerns. She includes parent interviews and teacher feedback in the process. She also assesses emotional and behavioural needs as well as intellectual ability.

She designs each assessment to match the child’s unique needs. This helps parents and schools make clear and informed decisions.

Subject Choice and Career Assessments

Brenda supports learners in Grades 9 to 12 with subject choices and career planning. She assesses intellectual ability, interests, values, personality, and school performance.

As a result, learners gain clear direction and feel more confident about their future choices.

Child and Adolescent Therapy

Brenda uses an integrative therapy approach that supports both emotional and behavioural needs. She works closely with families and schools to create the best outcomes.

She helps children and teens manage challenges while building resilience and healthy coping skills.

Additional Information on Brenda van Rooyen Educational Psychologist Parklands

Brenda specialises in helping children with learning barriers. She completed an Animal Assisted Therapy Course with Professor Johan Odendaal. She includes her certified therapy dog, Layla, in sessions. Layla is a Canine Good Citizen and supports clients through calming interaction and play.

Brenda also completed yoga teacher training. This training helps her guide clients in mindfulness and body awareness. In addition, she has supervised psychology interns and supports parents with practical guidance to help their children grow both academically and emotionally.