Child Psychology & Assessments in Cape Town

Multidisciplinary children's centre offering occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, educational and counselling psychology, plus individual and group therapy, school visits and support for parents and teachers.

Thomas is a registered counselling psychologist who uses play therapy and psychotherapy with children. Play therapy is particularly suited to children aged 5–10, while his wider practice also supports younger children and teenagers.

Lauren is an educational psychologist offering play therapy, sandplay therapy, support for neurodivergent children and teenagers, and psychological assessments. Contact her to confirm which service best fits your child's needs.

Assessment and support for ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, autism, school readiness, learning and emotional difficulties, concessions, depression and stress. Counselling and career guidance are also available. By appointment.

Registered educational psychologist with more than 15 years' experience supporting children and families. Read more

Bilingual English and Afrikaans educational psychology practice offering psycho-educational and concession assessments, play and individual therapy, school-readiness assessments, parent guidance and subject or career assessments. By appointment.

English and Afrikaans psycho-educational assessment and therapy for children, teenagers and families, including learning difficulties, school readiness, behavioural and emotional needs, play therapy, scholastic assessments and concessions. By appointment.

Coordinated clinical psychology and speech-language assessment practice offering child and educational assessments for learning, attention and developmental functioning, with evidence-based reports and practical recommendations. Enquire through the website.

Registered educational psychologist offering psycho-educational, school-readiness, concession, subject-choice and career assessments, plus therapy, play therapy, learning support and parent guidance. Read more

Established multidisciplinary psychology practice with clinical, educational and counselling psychologists working independently. Read more

Specialist clinical neuropsychologists Angela Harwood and Marina Lawrence assess children and adults with cognitive, emotional or behavioural difficulties linked to neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions. Read more

For school-readiness, learning or exam-concession assessments without a broader neurological question, start with an educational psychologist.

Psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. Special interests include play therapy, parenting support and maternal mental health. By appointment only. Sessions are in person, not online.

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Long-established teaching clinic supporting children, adolescents and families with school, social, emotional and family difficulties. Clinical psychology trainees work under close supervision from experienced registered clinical psychologists.

Supervised training unit where second-year MEd Educational Psychology students provide psycho-educational and career assessments, parent counselling and therapy for children and adolescents. Read more

Public multidisciplinary specialist service for children aged 3–18 with severe emotional or behavioural concerns suggestive of a psychiatric disorder. Read more