Tini Visser

Counselling Psychologist / Voorligtingsielkundige

I am a Counselling Psychologist based in Strand, with more than 25 years of experience in psycho‑educational assessment. My practice is streamlined to focus exclusively on providing in‑depth, comprehensive, and tailored assessments for learners.

 I believe that psychometric assessment has the power to unlock potential by demystifying each learner’s unique profile. Through careful interpretation and meaningful feedback, assessments can illuminate both strengths and areas of vulnerability, guiding schools and parents toward effective, evidence-based support. My goal is to ensure equitable access to learning by recommending interventions and accommodations that empower students to thrive academically and personally, allowing every learner the opportunity to excel.

 In assisting adolescents to flourish and consolidate healthy identities, I focus on:

Psychometric assessments

Learners may experience challenges that relate to focus and concentration, executive functioning, test anxiety, or difficulties in keeping up with the demands of schoolwork. My goal is to identify the root causes of these challenges, empower students and families with clear feedback, and recommend practical strategies that support learning and performance.
My feedback process is a central part of my work. I provide reports and one‑on‑one feedback sessions that aim to demystify assessment results and empower both students and parents. The feedback highlights strengths as well as areas of vulnerability and offers personalised recommendations for support and remediation. I also introduce students to supportive technology and apps that promote independent learning, organisation, and study strategies. By making use of these tools, students can take greater ownership of their educational journey and achieve results that reflect their potential.

Scholastic Accommodation Assessments

I have extensive experience assessing students across different curricula, including the IEB, CAPS, GED, and Cambridge systems. I conduct accommodation assessments for applications such as additional time, spelling and handwriting dispensations, or the use of a computer. Through these assessments I provide parents and schools with detailed guidance on the application process, ensuring that students receive the support they are entitled to.

Subject Choice Assessments

Often students experience substantial emotional turmoil when they have to make subject decisions so early in their life- especially when they are constantly reminded that subjects can “open” or “close” doors. My subject assessment includes a psychometric component, but the narrative approach ensures that every student that undertakes my assessment can make informed decisions regarding subject selection.

Career assessments

I assist Grade 11 and 12 students in this important part of their career journey. Not only do they develop self-knowledge through the assessment, but we also explore career fields, related occupations and corresponding degree or diploma options at tertiary institutions.

Practice number: 0156434
HPCSA Number: PS 0084697