Deidre Heafield
Educational Psychologist
The privilege of a lifetime is to become who we truly are.
- Carl Jung-
Therapeutic Services
Student Counselling and Coaching
Moving from the safety and security of home and school into the wider world can be a daunting prospect. I offer a safe space for students to explore and navigate some of the challenges and anxieties associated with this stage of life.
Adolescent Counselling
Adolescence is a particularly challenging time in anyone's life. At my practice I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for adolescents to explore the complexities of this often confusing stage of life.
Healing through creativity
The process of creation holds huge healing power. Using art as a therapeutic tool opens up many opportunities for clients to explore their inner world. Contact me today and let me help you find the best in yourself.
Social Skills Groups
Healthy socialisation is such an important part of any child's life - especially at school. If your child struggles to make friends, is being bullied or seems to be left out a lot of the time, enrolling him or her in a social skills group may be the answer to a happy and more confident child. Contact me to find out when the next group will begin.
Neurodiversity
More and more these days, the contributions and fresh perspective that neurodiverse people bring to the world is being recognised and appreciated. At my practice I celebrate uniqueness and empower neurodiverse people to navigate the world of the neurotypical with confidence and self assurance.
Parent Support and Counseling
Let's face it, none of us are perfect parents and the job of parenting certainly didn't come with instructions. As a parent of two teenagers, I am well aware of the challenges and the triumphs. I offer parents a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their frustrations while offering practical solutions.
Meaning, purpose and self-actualization
There are times in life when we start to feel lost and believe that life holds no real purpose anymore. At my practice, I can help you to explore what really matters to you and help you to navigate a purpose driven existence.
Stress management, depression and anxiety
Sometimes the stresses of life can feel incredibly overwhelming resulting in high levels of anxiety or debilitating depression. At my practice we can identify your stress triggers together and find tools and coping mechanisms to support you through times of upheaval.
Online Therapy
Online therapy has become increasingly popular for its convenience and accesibility. At my practice I offer this through a secure line to clients who would prefer this mode or who are unable to attend in person.
Assessments
Developmental and school-readiness assessments
Children all develop at different rates, and parents are sometimes unsure if their child is ready for the demands of formal schooling. Teachers might raise concerns about a child's development in certain areas. A school readiness or developmental assessment can help to guide you to make informed decisions about what is best for your child.
Psycho-educational assessments
Is your child struggling to cope at school? Is your child's self-esteem beginning to suffer as a result of not keeping up? Is your child struggling to focus and concentrate. A psycho-educational assessment can help to get to the root cause of the issue so that sutiable interventions or accommodations can be put in place to enable your child to thrive.
Career and subject choice assessments
Often adolescents have very little idea about what they would like to do with their future. A subject choice assessment can help Grade 8 and 9 learners who are confused about which subjects to take in Grade 10.
A career assessment can assist anyone who is confused about which career path to follow or about choices for tertiary education. The assessment will not only provide you with a clear idea about your aptitude and interests, but it will also match different career options to your distinct personality type.
