Mr Jacob de Coning

Psychologist

“I am an experienced, registered Industrial and Organisational Psychologist. I offer coaching and career guidance to adults and groups using various approaches.”

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About Me

As an experienced Industrial and Organisational Psychologist, I support adults and groups navigating their professional journeys. I offer coaching and career guidance, helping you identify strengths and develop strategies for growth. We can explore new directions or enhance your current path. Through a collaborative approach, I aim to provide clear, actionable insights. This helps you feel confident making your next career move or leading your team effectively.

Approach

We begin by mapping where you are professionally and what feels most urgent, then translate that into clear, practical steps you can try between sessions. In my Vanderbijlpark room I work in English and Afrikaans, keeping sessions focused and paced to your needs so we cover both reflection and concrete planning. I draw on structured assessment, feedback and coaching conversations to surface patterns, reduce overwhelm and build realistic options. This way of working suits adults and teams ready for thoughtful, practical change.

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Basic Information

Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

In-person

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Services

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Psychometric Testing
Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.
Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
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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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Skills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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Works With:

Adults
Groups
Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.