Educational Psychologist: private practice
MEET NATALIE
Holding a dual registration as counsellor and psychologist with the HPCSA, she has gained experience of working in various educational settings and healthcare facilities since 2017 and is passionate about supporting youth, adults and families in their authentic journeys of growth and reflection.
Her services include: psychoeducational assessments (concessions, scholastic and career), psychotherapy (individuals, families and groups), psychoeducation (learning support and life skills) and workshops. She holds a special interest in neurodiversity, family therapy, resilience training and trauma debriefing. She works in association with a multidisciplinary team in Stellenbosch and Somerset West.
In addition to her one-on-one consultations with individuals, Natalie is committed to empowering students, parents, educators and leaders through workshops and skills training sessions. She emphasises the importance of collaboration and engagement in community initiatives that promote mental health awareness.
Outside of her professional commitments, Natalie enjoys staying updated with the latest research in the fields of educational- and health psychology as well as spending time with her loved ones. She appreciates mindful walks in nature, insightful books, lively jazz music, contemporary dance and quality time with furry friends.
Her services include: psychoeducational assessments (concessions, scholastic and career), psychotherapy (individuals, families and groups), psychoeducation (learning support and life skills) and workshops. She holds a special interest in neurodiversity, family therapy, resilience training and trauma debriefing. She works in association with a multidisciplinary team in Stellenbosch and Somerset West.
In addition to her one-on-one consultations with individuals, Natalie is committed to empowering students, parents, educators and leaders through workshops and skills training sessions. She emphasises the importance of collaboration and engagement in community initiatives that promote mental health awareness.
Outside of her professional commitments, Natalie enjoys staying updated with the latest research in the fields of educational- and health psychology as well as spending time with her loved ones. She appreciates mindful walks in nature, insightful books, lively jazz music, contemporary dance and quality time with furry friends.
About
- utilising an intertwined meaning-making and evidence-based approach, Logotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- special interest in resilience training and post-traumatic growth
- passionate about lifelong learning, mindfulness practices and deep reflection
- conducting psychoeducational assessments (scholastic, career and concessions)
- providing career construction interviews
- engaging in psychotherapeutic consultations and interventions
- supporting children through play therapy
- facilitating family counselling sessions
- offering psychoeducation for individuals, families and/or groups
- facilitating academic and life skills workshops
- guiding individuals in life design sessions
- working with clients across the gender spectrum
- collaborating with other specialists
- involvement in mental health clinics
- making use of a transdisciplinary team for further referrals
- having gained experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults, families, adults, groups and in leadership
- providing my services in English and/or Afrikaans medium
- offering in person consultations or telepsychology sessions via Microsoft Teams
- guided by the ethical guidelines and regulations of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- POPI and PAIA compliance in protection of clients' personal information
- associate of Therapy in Action, Stellenbosch and Somerset West, South Africa, since March 2022 (https://www.therapyinaction.co.za/)
- www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-sadie-597b83216
Qualifications:
- Registered Educational Psychologist and Registered Counsellor with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in independent/private practice,
- Practiced at the Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) at Stellenbosch University (SU) and as an associate of Therapy in Action (Stellenbosch and Somerset West),
- Completed a twelve month internship at the Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) at Stellenbosch University (SU),
- Experience of working in clinics, schools, universities and in leadership as well as in private practice,
- MEd in Educational Psychology (Pretoria University, UP),
- Mini-dissertation: "Grades 1 to 3 learners’ perception of their psychosocial well-being in two at-risk school-communities" (UP): https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/69987
- BEd Honours in Educational Psychology (SU),
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (SU), and
- BA Humanities (SU)
- And lastly, I firmly believe that my life experiences grant me the opportunity to connect and grow with clients in a deeply authentic way.
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Services
PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT
CAREER FACILITATION AND GUIDANCE
THERAPEUTIC CONSULTATIONS AND INTERVENTIONS
SUPPORT GROUPS
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL CONSULTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
TELEPSYCHOLOGY
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP APPOINTMENTS
FAMILY THERAPY
PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT
EXPERT ADVICE ON PSYCHOSOCIAL WELLNESS
POPIA AND PAIA COMPLIANCE
EMERGENCY REFERRALS
Affiliated with ER24, SADAG, Lifeline, Childline, Rape Crisis, Gender Based Violence Command Centre and more
MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Working in association with Therapy in Action, Stellenbosch and Somerset West, Cape Town
T h r i v e www.nataliesadie.com
Contact details
- 4 Herold Street, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Practice name: Natalie Sadie Educational Psychologist, associate of Therapy in Action
- +27-0795268743 - Natalie Sadie
- natalie.edpsych@gmail.com
- Mondays-Fridays 08:00-17:00
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