
Hi, I am Jo Coertzen
Educational Psychologist
PS 0151858 PR 0990760

I am passionate about education and enjoy working with children of all ages, as well as adolescents. As a former high school English teacher, I’m well aware of the challenges that children face academically, developmentally, socially and emotionally throughout their school years.
As an Educational Psychologist, I provide therapeutic support for children and adolescents using a person-centred approach and include play therapy for younger clients. I have a special interest in anxiety, emotional regulation, mindfulness, self-development and social development.

AVAILABILITY
Wed, Fri & Sat
Bedfordview

SERVICES
Play Therapy
Teen Counselling
Assessments

SPECIAL INTEREST
ADHD
Anxiety
Mindfulness
Social Development
Self Development
Learning Challenges
Career Counselling
I am an Educational Psychologist providing therapy for children of all ages, including adolescents. I believe in working to support children in every area of development to assist them in reaching their cognitive, academic, emotional and social potential. I provide psychoeducational assessments to identify barriers to learning and determine what assistance a child needs in terms of school placement, learning support, and/or accommodations in tests and examinations. I have a special interest in career counselling and provide career assessments for people of all ages, including high school learners, young adults and adults already in the workplace.
I also provide an array of assessments, including:
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Psychoeducational assessments to determine whether a child has special education needs, what school environment they would be best suited to, and what day-to-day academic support they need most.
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Accommodations (concessions) assessments for adolescents (Grade 8 to Matric) to determine whether a child qualifies for accommodations in formal tests and examinations, such as additional time, a reader, a scribe, a Mathematics exemption, etc.
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Subject choice assessments to assist Grade 9 learners in choosing their subjects for Grade 10 based on their interests, personality and aptitude.
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Career assessments and career counselling for high school learners, young adults, and adults considering a career change or adjustment based on interests, personality and aptitude. I use the career story and life design approach to career counselling, where I love to assist people in constructing the story that they would like to tell about themselves and their future careers.