Nicola Buhr

Educational Psychologist

I am an Educational Psychologist in private practice. I have ten years of teaching experience as well as remedial experience. My areas of interests are psychoeducational assessments and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and young adults. I assess, diagnose and provide intervention in a caring and therapeutic environment to optimise learning and development using an integrative approach. I trained predominantly in psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy approaches.

I adapt my framework to the needs of my client and work with a variety of age and cultural groups. I use evidence based psychological interventions to support my clients and to assist them in managing their emotions, behaviour, life challenges, barriers to learning, future aspirations etc. I tailor assessments and interventions according to each specific individual’s needs. I believe each individual is unique with challenges unique to them. As a psychologist, I am trained to analyse and understand a variety of difficulties and to help develop healthy strategies to overcome these difficulties. Whether you are facing personal or academic challenges, overcoming these challenges will put you on a path towards personal growth and understanding.

Focus Areas:

Assessments:

• Psychoeducational assessments (Cognitive, academic, emotional)
• Exam concessions (IEB and NSC)
• Career assessment (Grade 11 to Adults)
• Subject choice assessments (Grade 9)
• School readiness assessments (Grade R)
• ADHD assessments
• Dyslexia assessments
• Learning disabilities
• Barriers to learning and support
• School placement

Therapy Focus Areas:

Individual psychotherapy or Play Therapy (Younger children)

• Behavioural difficulties
• Bullying
• Anger management
• Bereavement
• Self harm
• Attention and concentration difficulties
• Difficulties with adjusting to new situations (divorce, conflict, moving, siblings, etc.)
• Difficulties with coping or adjusting to schooling
• Working with anxious/depressed children in relation to their schooling and home functioning
• Highly sensitive children
• Coping with exam anxiety
• Coping with physical disabilities
• Asperger’s
• Barriers to learning and support

Other:

• Study skills
• Time management
• Classroom management
• Psychoeducation

Client focus:

Children * Adolescents * Young adults * Adults (career direction/assessments only)

Languages:

English, Afrikaans, German, Zulu (basic)

Opening times:

Tuesday to Saturday: 8:00am to 4:00pm

Rates:

My services are covered by most medical aids and are at medical aid rates. A cash rate is available.

Practice Number: 0581003
HPCSA Number: PS 0128163