About Jean Louw
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
Jean follows a holistic (systemic) and pragmatic approach to therapy with a special interest in Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB). IPNB, also termed relational neuroscience, is rooted in attachment theory and sees human development, functioning and wellbeing as a product of the interaction between genes and the individual’s relational environment. This means that quality connections and relationships are deemed important for emotional and psychological wellbeing. Jean believes in second chances, that making bad decisions does not make one a bad person and that happiness is a state of being that has to be pursued each day. |
Jean Louw is an educational psychologist in private practice, based in Highveld, Centurion.
In addition to private practice, Jean is also employed by the Gauteng Department of Education as psychologist in the Inclusion and Special Schools (ISS) unit. Responsibilities include identifying, assessing and diagnosing learners with special educational needs, in order to facilitate suitable special school placement and learning support. He also worked as a psychologist at New Hope School in Pretoria. New Hope School is a Special Needs school, catering for learners with Cerebral Palsy, physical disabilities, traumatic head injuries and various learning disabilities. Jean has 10 years experience as a maths teacher. During this time, he has gained valuable experience within school leadership, enabling him insight into supportive school structures, addressing the needs of at-risk learners. It was during Jean's earlier years as a teacher, that a need developed to connect with youth on an individual level. Jean subsequently furthered his studies in order to make a career change and become a psychologist. As mental health care practitioner, Jean is registered with the following associations/councils:
SPECIAL INTERESTS
EDUCATION
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