Charlene Wessels Educational Psychologist Durbanville

Charlene Wessels Educational Psychologist Durbanville

About

Charlene Wessels is a registered Educational Psychologist based in Durbanville, Cape Town. She holds a Masters degree in Educational Psychology (Cum Laude) from the University of Johannesburg. Charlene also earned qualifications in School Guidance, Counselling, Drama, and Psychology.

She works with children, adolescents, and adults, helping them manage emotional, social, and behavioural challenges. Charlene also offers parental support and guidance. As a bilingual practitioner, she provides services in both English and Afrikaans. Her approach is holistic and integrative, tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Charlene has over 10 years of experience in private and government schools. She served as both an educator and Head of Wellness. Now, she continues her passion in private practice, helping individuals reach their full potential.

Services

• Therapy: Individual psychotherapy, play therapy, and family therapy, tailored to meet each client’s specific needs.

• Assessments: Psycho-educational, accommodation, dyslexia, school readiness, career, and social/emotional assessments.

• Workshops: Charlene offers flexible workshops for adults, teachers, and professionals, available on request.

• Parental Support: Guidance to parents dealing with children’s learning, behavioural, or emotional difficulties.

• Study Skills: Workshops help students with note-taking, study techniques, memorisation, time management, and stress management.

• Parenting Plans & Mediation: Charlene helps families with mediation, including divorce, step-parent, and child-parent mediation.

Additional Information

Charlene works alongside Andrea du Toit, a Psychometrist, and Catherine Vellacott, a locum Educational Psychologist. Together, they provide comprehensive services, supporting both children and adults. The team ensures personalised care through therapy, assessments, workshops, and parental guidance.