Ms Christelle Du Plesis

I am a qualified psychologist, registered with the Health professions Council of South Africa. I consult with parents and individuals; and specialise in helping children from 4 years old, into adolescence and adulthood.

I do various forms of psychotherapy (adolescents and adults), play therapy, family therapy, and have embarked on a journey with internationally accredited courses in hypnosis, somatic experience and ego state therapies for both children and adults. I deals with the emotional -, behavioural - and scholastic needs of children/adolescents who are not as happy and content at school.

I also help individuals and parents to address life's challenges. I specialise in assessments such as school readiness, intellectual- scholastic and emotional assessments; subject- and career choice for high school pupils, helping children and adolescents with study skills and motivation. I also do assessments for IEB and GDE concessions.

I am well versed in, diagnosing and dealing with children with learning difficulties such as ADD, high functioning autism, low self esteem, dyslexia, anxiety, depression, etc. I advise parents on developmental issues regarding their children, do family therapy and parental guidance (parenting styles, dealing with discipline, etc.). I regularly contributed to article that are published in magazines such as Living, SA Child magazine, True Love, Sarie, Rooi Rose and Vrouekeur.

I have been married for 32 years and is the proud mother of 3 adult children - a daughter who is a Chartered Accountant, a son who is a Musician and a foster son who is an Artist. I believe that all people need a helping hand at some stage in their life. I also believe that people have the inner strength and resilience to overcome life's difficulties with the support and guidance of someone who understands their needs. In the spirit of this, my practice is called 'Resilient Family.