Mrs Donna Du Plooy

Educational Psychologist

“An experienced Educational Psychologist working with children, families, teachers and schools.”

About Me

Navigating educational challenges can be complex for children and their families. As an experienced Educational Psychologist, I partner with children, families, teachers, and schools, creating clear pathways forward. My work often involves bringing these key voices together to develop shared strategies. This collaborative approach ensures consistent support, making me a strong match for holistic solutions connecting home and school.

Approach

Sessions begin with a focused review of current strengths and challenges, then move into assessment‑informed planning that balances classroom demands with home routines. I work in Stellenbosch and can meet in English or Afrikaans; sessions are structured, paced to an adolescent or family's needs, and include clear feedback, practical strategies and short, achievable tasks to try between meetings. Parents and teachers are invited to share observations so strategies fit daily life. This approach tends to suit families seeking coordinated, realistic support.

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Basic Information

Stellenbosch, South Africa

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Services

Services Offered:

Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.
Assessment
A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
Psychometric Testing
Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.
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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Works With:

Adolescents
Children
Families
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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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.
Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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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Learning or Development Difficulties
Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.
Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Career Planning
The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.