Educational Psychologist in Fourways | Stacey Watson-Jacobs
Helping kids, teenagers and young adults learn, grow and reach their potential
I’m Stacey, an Educational Psychologist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Honours and Master’s Degrees in Educational Psychology from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). With over 12 years of experience in education and private practice, I work with children aged 4 and up, teenagers aged 13–19, young adults up to 25, and families.
I offer psychological therapy and educational assessments, supporting learning, developmental, emotional, behavioural and life challenges. My services include psycho-educational, cognitive, academic, school-readiness, subject-choice, career-choice and psychometric assessments, as well as accommodation and concession assessments for GDE, IEB, SACAI and Cambridge settings.
I also provide therapy for anxiety, trauma and grief, self-esteem, academic pressure, relationships, life transitions and personal development, using approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy and Narrative Therapy. My approach is collaborative and individualised, helping young people better understand their strengths, overcome challenges and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
My Operating Hours
- Tuesdays – 9am to 3pm
- Fridays – 9am to 3pm
Services I Offer
Individuals
Psychology assessment, consultation, counselling and/or therapy (60 min)
R1400
Extended Sessions (Usually after initial consultation)
Psychology assessment, consultation, counselling and/or therapy (90 min)
R1800
I am registered with Discovery Health and most major medical aid schemes. Medical aid rates will apply, subject to your specific medical aid plan and available benefits. Patients are responsible for any shortfall not covered by their medical aid.
Educational Assessments
- Subject-Choice Assessment (Grade 9)
- Career-Choice Assessment (Grade 10 and older)
- Full Psycho-Educational Assessment / GDE Concessions Assessment (Nursery, Primary, and High School)
- Concessions Assessment: IEB / SACAI / IMPAQ / CAMBRIDGE
Children, Teenagers, Young adults
- Anxiety
- Trauma & Grief Support
- Stress & Burnout Support
- Relationship & Communication Support
- Self-esteem Issues
- Academic pressure
- Life Transitions & Personal Development
My Approaches Include
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Play Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
Costs for Educational Assessments
Subject-Choice Assessment (Grade 9) – R6000
Parent Intake; 1 hour – R1350 (Medical aid code: 86205)
Assessment 1: DAT-S; 4.5 hours – R3000 (Medical aid code: 86211)
Assessment 2: SAVII; JPQ; 2 hours – R1650 (Medical aid code: 86211)
Feedback & Report; 1 hour – Included (Medical aid code: 86205)
Career-Choice Assessment (Grade 10 & older) – R6000
Parent Intake; 1 hour – R1350 (Medical aid code: 86205)
Assessment 1: DAT-L; 3 hours – R3000 (Medical aid code: 86211)
Assessment 2: SAVII; JPQ; CDQ; 2 hours – R300 (Medical aid code: 86211)
Assessment 3: Card Sorting; 1 hour – R1350 (Medical aid code: 86205)
Feedback & Report; 1 hour – Included (Medical aid code: 86205)
Full Psycho-Educational / GDE Concessions Assessment – R9000
Parent Intake; 1 hour – R1350 (Medical aid code: 86205)
Assessment 1; 2 hours – R3825 (Medical aid code: 86211)
Assessment 2; 2 hours – R1925 (Medical aid code: 86211)
Assessment 3; 2 hours – R1900 (Medical aid code: 86211)
Feedback & Report; 1 hour – Included (Medical aid code: 86205)
Concessions Assessment (IEB / SACAI / IMPAQ / Cambridge) – R11500
Parent Intake; 1 hour – R1350 (Medical aid code: 86205)
Assessment 1; 2 hours – R5075 (Medical aid code: 86211)
Assessment 2; 2 hours – R1700 (Medical aid code: 86211)
Assessment 3; 2 hours – R1700 (Medical aid code: 86211)
Assessment 4; 2 hours – R1675 (Medical aid code: 86211)
Feedback & Report; 1 hour – Included (Medical aid code: 86205)
Please note that for all non-medical aid paying patients, invoices are to be paid prior or on the day of the assessment session. Payment to be received in full before the feedback session is booked.
How We Work Together: FAQs
What can I expect from my first session?
We’ll talk about what brings you or your child to therapy, what you’re experiencing, and what you’d like to work towards. This helps me understand your needs and decide on the best way to support you.
What age groups do you work with?
I work with children, teenagers, and young adults, supporting them through emotional, academic, developmental, and life challenges.
What is a psycho-educational assessment?
A psycho-educational assessment looks at areas such as cognitive ability, learning, and academic functioning. It can help identify strengths, challenges, and the support a learner may need at school.
When would my child need a psycho-educational assessment?
An assessment may be helpful if your child is struggling academically, experiencing learning difficulties, or if you want a better understanding of their learning profile and support needs.
What is a subject-choice assessment?
A subject-choice assessment is designed for Grade 9 learners and helps identify their interests, strengths, and abilities to guide their subject choices for high school.
What is a career-choice assessment?
Career-choice assessments are available for Grade 10 learners and older and help explore interests, abilities, personality, and potential career paths to support informed decisions about the future.
Do you offer concessions assessments?
Yes. I offer concessions assessments for learners following IEB, SACAI, Impaq, and Cambridge curricula, as well as GDE concessions assessments.
What can I talk to a psychologist about?
You can seek support for a range of challenges, including anxiety, trauma and grief, stress and burnout, self-esteem, academic pressure, relationships, life transitions, and personal development.
What approaches do you use?
I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, choosing an approach based on the individual and their needs.
Will therapy be the same for every child or young person?
No. Every person is different. I tailor therapy to their age, personality, circumstances, strengths, and goals.
How involved are parents in therapy?
Parent involvement depends on the child’s age, needs, and the nature of the support. Where appropriate, parents are included to help create a supportive environment outside of therapy.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. What is discussed in therapy is treated as confidential within the professional and ethical guidelines that apply to psychological practice. For children and teenagers, confidentiality and its limits will be explained in an age-appropriate way.
How do I know if my child or teenager could benefit from seeing a psychologist?
If they are struggling emotionally, academically, socially, or with a significant change or challenge, psychological support can help. You don’t need to wait until the problem becomes overwhelming before reaching out.
Looking for an Educational Psychologist in Fourways?
Stacy offers personalised psychological support and educational assessments for children, teens and young adults at A7 Health.