Riané vd Mescht - Educational Psychologist

25/02/2026

11/02/2026

If school has started feeling heavy, for your child and for you, a psychoeducational assessment can bring so much relief. Not because something is “wrong”, but because having answers helps you support them in the way they truly need.

A psychoeducational assessment looks at the whole learning picture (cognitive, academic, visual-motor and emotional), so you can understand how your child learns best, what’s getting in the way, and what will help most.

It can help by:
- highlighting strengths (often the parts that get overlooked)
- explaining the “why” behind struggle, frustration or overwhelm
- giving clear, practical support strategies for home and school
- reducing anxiety by replacing guessing with understanding
- supporting accommodations where needed

You may want to consider an assessment if:
- they’re trying hard, but results don’t reflect it
- reading, writing, spelling or maths feels like a constant battle
- tests bring big worry, tears, or shutdown
- focus is difficult, work feels slow, or they’re often overwhelmed
- a teacher, tutor or therapist has raised concerns

To make an appointment with our resident Educational Psychologist, Riané van der Mescht:
rianevandermescht@gmail.com | 083 228 3122

07/02/2026

From being a Life Science Teacher to an Educational Psychologist. All in one!

The key is to remain willing to learn something new every day. 🤍