Marnelle

Mrs Marnelle van Rooyen

Psychologist

“A passionate and competent psychotherapist with vast experience in psychotherapy as well as in assessments”

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About Me

I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can explore life's challenges and gain deeper self-understanding. My extensive experience in psychotherapy and assessments means we can thoughtfully approach your unique situation. Together, we will clarify what you are experiencing, using a structured process designed to bring insight. This approach is ideal for individuals seeking clarity about their patterns and practical pathways forward.

Approach

Guided by a commitment to competence and clarity, I help you map patterns and set practical steps in therapy. Sessions in George or online, in English or Afrikaans, are paced to suit adolescents, adults and families—focused, conversational, and gently structured. I blend reflective conversation with brief, task-focused work between sessions and clear feedback so progress is measurable and feels manageable. People seeking clearer direction with mood, attention or life transitions often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • Neuro & Psychological Assessment

    A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • 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:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • 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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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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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.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Counseling Psychologist

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Qualifications

University of The Free State

Ellis Institute

Cognadev

JvR

Aprolab

Service Areas

Therapy Connect

In-person & Online

George Central

George, Western Cape

South Africa

George Central, George, South Africa