I work in the industry of hope.
I believe that people possess the ability and inner strength to adjust, change,develop and grow.
The first step to a better tomorrow may start small, but today.
New possibilities and experiences are around the corner.
My therapeutic approach:
In my practice, we work from a positive psychology and solution focused approach so that clients may get to where they aspire to be in their lives, as soon as possible. A variety of therapeutic techniques, theories and principles are used, depending on the specific needs and personality of the individual client.
As members of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), we are committed to ethical, professional, and responsible service delivery. Our priorities are confidentiality, integrity, professional relations, and respect for the dignity of our clients.
My passion and focus include optimal development of children and young people and empowering them for their future. This includes their emotional, social, intellectual, and scholastic development within their family and frame of reference. Assessments, intervention strategies and therapy are aimed at addressing the unique needs of the individual or family. In this way, clients are guided towards the development of hope, positive perspectives, and skills.
Who we are:
Anys Rossouw:
082 801 1830
anys@anys.co.za
Anys grew up and matriculated in George in the Western Cape. She studied at the University of Stellenbosch and commenced her teaching career in the Western Cape. Initially she taught in the suburbs of Cape Town, and later in Stellenbosch and Randburg. At Hoërskool Randburg she held the post of Head of Department Educational Guidance. In this post she was responsible for learners who experienced scholastic, emotional or other difficulties. In addition, she managed the school’s subject choice and career guidance process, which included assessment and guidance to learners, their parents, and teachers. She also developed a course to enhance children’s emotional intelligence.
Anys then continued to study further at the Rand Afrikaans University and qualified as Educational Psychologist. After completion of her internship at the Institute for Child and Adult Guidance at RAU, she worked as psychologist at Hoërskool Randburg. For the past 20 years, she has worked in her own private practice.
Since 2002 Anys has frequently been writing articles for the women’s magazine, Rooi Rose, regarding topics such as childcare, parenting and relationship problems. Some of these articles can be found on the website under Information.
Anys has presented various workshops and presentations for teachers and parents at schools and churches, participated in interviews on the radio and was a guest on the television programme, Robinson Regstreeks, that addressed the topic of Children Suicide.
She has also presented the following CPD accredited workshops for psychologists:
- Tame the dragon of out-of-control kids
- Discipline which promotes self-image, self-confidence, and responsibility.
- Developing children’s emotional intelligence.
- Anxiety in children: Keep them Calm.
Anys’s qualifications:
- Registration at HPCSA as Educational Psychologist: 1999
- M Ed Educational Psychology (Cum Laude): RAU, 1999
- Further Diploma in Education and Educational Guidance: Education college of SA (Unisa), 1993
- B Ed (Cum Laude): RAU, 1990
- Postgraduate Diploma in education: University of Stellenbosch, 1983
- BA: University of Stellenbosch, 1982
Almarié Jacobs
082 468 5611
almarie@anys.co.za
After Almarié matriculated in Thabazimbi, she commenced with studies at the Rand Afrikaans University. She started her career as high school teacher at Hoërskool Randburg and later held the position of Head of Department in Educational Guidance. During this time, she completed an Honours Degree in Educational Psychology and registered with the HPCSA as Registered Counselor. She then continued to practice as Registered Counselor in both public and private school environments for a duration of 12 years. As school counselor she had the opportunity to work with learners of different ages and backgrounds and to gain sound knowledge and experience of the intricacies of various psychological and learning support issues.
In 2017 she left the permanent employment as school counsellor to render her services in private practice and further her qualifications. She currently practices as an Educational Psychologist and regularly hosts talks and training sessions in the school community. Almarié has a passion for guiding children, adolescents, young people and their families in effectively managing their challenges and needs, while promoting the belief that there is always hope.
Almarié’s Qualifications:
- HPCSA registration as Educational Psychologist, 2021; PS 0149217
- M Ed Psig (Cum Laude): University of Pretoria, 2021
- B Ed Psig Hons (Cum Laude): University of Johannesburg, 2005
- B Ed Hons Afrikaans (Cum Laude): RAU, 1997
- BA Ed: RAU, 1996
Desiré Linde:
066 398 9905
anys@anys.co.za
Practice Manger and Receptionist.
Services
We focus on emotional, learning, behavioural, social, and developmental difficulties in pre-school children, older children, adolescents, and students within the systems they function in. These systems include the family, school, peer group and community. To support clients emotionally, academically, and socially, we render the following services:
- Therapy for emotional-, social-, adjustment- and behavioural problems
- Emotional and scholastic assessments
- Subject choice and career guidance assessments and processes
- Learning support, study methods and skills development
- Parent guidance
- Collaboration with teachers and other professionals in a multi-disciplinary team
- Training, courses and presentations on topics such as child development, discipline, parental guidance, study methods, social skills, emotional skills development, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression and the development of emotional intelligence.
Therapy
By means of therapy, toddlers, children, adolescents, and young people (and their parents) get the opportunity to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a safe space of trust, unconditional acceptance and support. Typical problems that can be addressed through therapy include:
- trauma
- depression
- anxiety, including examination
- anxiety
- dealing with loss and bereavement
- motivation
- discipline
- sleeping difficulties
- challenging and aggressive behaviour
- development of self-image
- social/emotional stress
- divorce
- learning- and study skills,
- attention deficit and concentration problems
- rigid, obsessive compulsive thoughts and behaviour.
Therapeutic techniques
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) for trauma and anxiety
- Hypnoses: Ego state therapy
- Eye Movement Integration (EMI)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Play therapy
Assessments
- School readiness
- Subject choice
- Career assessments that include interest, aptitude, personality and values
- Accommodations and concessions
- Intelligence
- Emotional intelligence
- Personality tests
- Learning ability: neurological development, visual motor integration, visual perception, auditory perception, attention, and concentration
- Scholastic skills: reading, writing, spelling and mathematics
- Emotional and social development
Additional sources and information
by Anys Rossouw
Podcast Internet links:
The following podcasts were created to specifically address the challenges of staying at home in the time of Covid19..Kommunikasie en konflikhantering tydens lockdown met Anys Rossouw.
During lockdown, partners have less freedom, less space, a different routine and perhaps extra responsibilities such as housework or children.
Do not let it harm your relationship – here are practical tips for good communication and conflict management.
Click here to listen to the podcast
Raadop met jong kinders tydens lockdown hier is hulp met Anys Rossouw
Make life easier for you and your preschool or elementary school child with predictability, structure and interesting play ideas that promote core skills.
Click here to listen to the podcast
Hinder “lockdown” jou? Hanteer dit só met Anys Rossouw
A crisis like Covid-19 poses danger – but also opportunities. Here is practical advice to reduce your fears and frustrations and prepare you for a growing period hereafter.
Click here to listen to the podcast
Contact us
How do referrals for children work?
Parents or guardians can contact us directly regarding their child, or children can be referred by their teachers, doctors or other professional people in the health industry.
Consent from both parents or legal guardians are required for any consultation with children aged 12 years and younger.
The process with children?
Contact us to make an appointment for an intake interview where your needs, concerns and possible coping skills will be discussed. Coping skills may include changes that can be made at home, parent guidance, therapy or assessment of the child.Consultation / Therapy Sessions:
- Sessions only take place by appointment.
- A therapy session or consultation lasts 50 minutes.
- Medical aid rates are charged.
- The client / parent of minors is responsible for payment of the account.
Practice details, contract and consent forms:
Please view the contract and consent forms before your first appointment.
You do not have to print and sign it beforehand. With your arrival you will receive a copy to sign. However, if you have read it beforehand and can quickly fill out and sign the form, time will be saved.
Click here for the form for clients older than 18 years
Click here for the form for clients younger than 18 years (to be signed by their parents/guardians)
| Email: | anys@anys.co.za |
| Practice: | 012 460 7366 / 066 398 9905 |
| Emergency: | 082 801 1830 |
| Address: | 29 6th Street Menlopark Pretoria 0081 |
Practice Manager: Desiré Linde
Times:
Receptionist:
Monday to Friday: 8h00 – 13h00
Consultations:
Monday to Thursday:
8h00 – 13h00 and 14h00 – 18h00
Friday:
8h00 – 13h00 and 14h00 – 16h00
Contact us to make an appointment
Skype / Zoom / WhatsApp video calls are possible