Mrs Simone Braude

Educational Psychologist

“I am an Educational Psychologist who is passionate about working with children and families.”

About Me

I am an Educational Psychologist passionate about helping children, adolescents, and their families. I create a warm, collaborative space where young people can explore feelings and build on strengths. We work together to understand challenges. Sessions often include practical strategies for home and school, empowering families. My aim is to support you in finding clear paths forward, fostering resilience and connection.

Approach

Together we map clear, manageable steps that help children and adolescents navigate school and home demands with less overwhelm. In my Johannesburg consulting room or during English online sessions, I use playful tasks, focused observation and straightforward assessment to open up what’s getting in the way of learning or confidence. Between meetings I suggest simple, practical activities for caregivers and young people to try, then we review progress and tweak the plan. This hands-on, collaborative pace suits families wanting clear, usable strategies and steadier routines.

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

In-person & Online

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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.
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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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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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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Works With:

Adolescents
Children
Families
Groups
Parents
Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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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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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
Bedwetting
Involuntary urination during sleep (enuresis), most common in children, that may have physical, developmental, or emotional contributing factors.
Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
Child Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
A formal evaluation of a child's cognitive, emotional, or developmental functioning using standardised tests to identify conditions like ADHD, autism, or learning difficulties.
Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
School Refusal
A child or adolescent's persistent inability or unwillingness to attend school, typically driven by anxiety, social difficulties, bullying, or emotional distress.
Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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