Educational Psychologist Pretoria - Dr Leanda Otto

28/11/2025

🎄 Festive Season Closure Notice 🎄

Thank you for connecting with Dr Leanda Otto & Associates.

Please note that our practice will be closed from 15 December 2025 until 5 January 2026 for the Christmas and holiday break.

Our team will respond to all messages and enquiries as soon as we return in the new year.

If you contact us during this period, you’re welcome to:
- Send a WhatsApp message to 083 227 1004
- Email us at admin@edpsychsa.co.za
- Visit www.edpsychsa.co.za for more information

For emergencies, please contact your nearest hospital or emergency service.

Wishing you a safe, restful, and joy-filled festive season. ✨

25/11/2025

As Educational Psychologists, we know that emotional struggles are often silent. Even high achievers, the “strong ones”, or the child who says “I’m fine” may be carrying heavy feelings. A simple check-in can open a door to healing, hope, and connection.

Reach out. Listen. Support.
Because mental health matters — at every age, in every classroom, and in every heart. 💛

13/11/2025

💙 This month, we honour the emotional wellbeing of boys and men. Too many boys grow up hearing “be strong” or “don’t cry”- and then struggle to find words for their feelings as teenagers and adults.

As educational psychologists, we advocate for raising boys who:
✔️ name their emotions
✔️ seek help early
✔️ understand that vulnerability is courage

Let’s support our boys today so they can become healthier men tomorrow.

📞 Contact us for support: admin@edpsychsa.co.za | 083 227 1004

03/11/2025

16/10/2025

To our EXTRAORDINARY Practice Manager - Lauren - Thank you for being YOU! We are one very special human and we are so thankful for all you do 🤗

15/08/2025

Meet our team in Pretoria

12/08/2025

🚀 Ready to Launch Your Private Practice with Integrity? 🚀

Master Students, Newly Registered HPCSA-Registered Practitioners, Join Educational Psychologist, Dr Leanda Otto for the ultimate CPD-accredited Online Workshop — The Ethical Practice Blueprint: Launching and Growing Your Private Practice with Integrity

📅 Date: 15 October 2025
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 17:00
💰 Cost: R1200
📍 Online – Join from anywhere!

💡 Why you can’t miss this workshop:
✅ Gain clarity on HPCSA & BHF registrations
✅ Learn how to structure your business for success
✅ Discover your niche and market ethically
✅ Navigate fees, ethics, and non-payment issues
✅ Protect your finances & manage insurance
✅ Master ethical record-keeping, invoicing & claims
✅ Build coping strategies for long-term success

✨ CPD Accreditation: 5 General Points + 2 Ethics Points

🎯 If you’re ready to build a thriving, ethical, and sustainable private practice — this workshop is for YOU!

📌 Register here: https://forms.gle/xC5a1CQbp94XqCUm7

📞 For more info: 083 227 1004 | info.psychfind@gmail.com
📱 Follow us: Psychfind (Facebook) & psychfind_south_africa (Instagram)

29/07/2025

📣 Meet Our Team at PSYCHFIND

At PsychFind, we are committed to offering ethical, child-centered psychological services that prioritise the well-being and developmental needs of every learner.

👩‍⚕️ Dr Leanda Otto
Educational Psychologist
Specialising in Parenting Plans & Mediation, Dr Otto is passionate about helping parents navigate co-parenting with the best interests of their children at heart. She facilitates dispute resolution, parenting plan mediation, and guidance aligned with the Children’s Act (No 38 of 2005).

👨‍⚕️ Barend Engelbrecht
Educational Psychologist
Barend provides comprehensive Therapy and Assessments, including emotional and academic support for adolescents. He offers CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and a full range of psycho-educational and career-related assessments.

📍 Visit us at: 357 Roslyn Avenue, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria
📞 +27 83 227 1004
📧 admin@edpsychsa.co.za

07/07/2025

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🚨
Calling all HPCSA REGISTERED PROFESSIONALS, INTERNS & STUDENTS!

Are you ready to launch or level up your private practice — the ethical way?

Join Dr Leanda Otto for a powerful one-day workshop this Friday, 11 July 2025 at Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel, Centurion:

💼 The Ethical Practice Blueprint
Get 7 CPD Points (5 General | 2 Ethical), practical tools, and expert insight to grow your practice with confidence and compliance.

📌 You’ll learn about:
✅ Marketing & Practice Growth
✅ HPCSA & BHF Compliance
✅ POPIA & Medical Aid Billing
✅ Financial Protection & More

🎁 Includes: All materials, templates, meals & networking
💸 Only R1999 | 🔔 Entries close: 8th of July – MIDNIGHT
📆 Secure your spot now – time is running out!

✨ Payment plan available
📞 083 227 1004 | 📧 info.psychfind@gmail.com

➡️ LIMITED SEATS – FINAL CALL TO REGISTER!

04/06/2025

🎧 New Podcast Episode Alert: “ADHD Perspectives” on The Safe Space

Join hosts Yvette Johnson and Ian Fraser in a compelling episode of The Safe Space podcast, where they delve into the intricacies of ADHD and addiction. In this episode, author and actor Hykie Berg candidly shares his personal journey through addiction and living with ADHD, offering listeners an intimate look into his experiences. Complementing his narrative, ADHD specialist Dr. Leandra Otto provides expert insights on navigating ADHD diagnosis and management, making this episode a valuable resource for those seeking understanding and support. 

Listen now:
• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-safe-space/id1814087494

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qpZtMmQ9PCMFrPCEWXZs7

• Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/the-safe-space-1

If you or someone you know needs professional mental and emotional support, please contact SADAG: www.sadag.org.za 

Don’t miss this enlightening conversation that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of living with ADHD.

Mental Health Podcast · The Safe Space is about those things in life that affect our romantic relationships, and how to identify and manage them for the benefit of ourselves and our relationships. Hosts Yvette Johnson and Ia…

26/05/2025

📣 ATTENTION MASTER'S STUDENTS & PSYCHOLOGY INTERNS!
Are you feeling stuck on how to start or grow your private practice?

You're not alone – and we've got exactly what you need. 🙌

🎓 Join our upcoming “The Ethical Practice Blueprint: Launching and growing your private practice with intergrity” – designed specifically for psychology students and early-career professionals like YOU.

✅ Learn how to:

Set up your practice from scratch
Attract your ideal clients
Navigate fees, referrals & registration
Build your professional brand with confidence
🗓️ 11 July 2025
📍 KleinKaap Boutique Hotel
🎟️ Spaces are limited – REGISTER NOW!

👉 email us at info.psychfind@gmail.com to register.

Take the first step toward building the practice you've been dreaming of. We can't wait to support you!

05/05/2025

Ready to Build the Psychology Practice You’ve Always Dreamed Of?

Join us for an exclusive, hands-on workshop designed to take you from where you are to where you want to be. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, you’ll gain real-world strategies, ethical best practices, and insider tips from a seasoned psychologist and entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience.

Expect powerful insights, practical tools, valuable connections — and a beautiful, inspiring setting to fuel your next chapter.

Spots are limited and filling fast.
Book before 27 June 2025 to secure your place — your future self will thank you.