Corneli Oosthuizen - Psychologist
BA.SocSci; B.Ed (Hons); M.Ed (South Africa)
Philosophy
- Corneli’s aim is to integrate psychological assessment with psychological and developmental interventions with a strong focus on enhancing skills and psychological well-being. Corneli has a strong interest in the mind-body connection and employs an eclectic and holistic approach tailored to the individual.
- Experience in assessment and therapy for a vast range of mental health difficulties in children and adolescents.
- Interest in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and learning difficulties.
Experience
- Experience in cognitive and educational assessments using the latest assessment instruments.
- Experience in providing mental health assessment and therapy.
- Experience in a community based organisation working with children and adolescents who experienced developmental trauma. This includes assessment and therapeutic services aimed at working collaboratively with the client, family and care team using a variety of evidence-based approaches.
Training and Education
- Bachelor of Health Sciences and Social Services from the University of South Africa.
- Honours in Educational Psychology from the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
- Masters in Educational Psychology from the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
- Completed Level 1 Somatic Experiencing training.
Professional Associations
- Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority.