Ewanti Drinkwater

Registered Educational Psychologist

Ewanti Drinkwater

A warm, holistic, and client-centred approach to psychological support for individuals, families, and educational communities.

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A safe space to be seen, heard, and understood

I am a registered Educational Psychologist working with children, adolescents, and adults. I also work closely with families and schools, recognising the important role that relationships and context play in each person's wellbeing and development. My work is holistic, client-centred, and trauma-informed. I believe that growth begins where you feel safe enough to be yourself. I meet each person exactly where they are, with compassion, curiosity, empathy, unconditional positive regard and respect, seeking to understand their unique needs and providing support that is practical, relevant, and tailored to them. I believe that every person is capable of becoming the best version of themselves. I strive to foster resilience, offer compassion, and provide a safe, supportive space for growth.

Areas of Experience

My experience spans a wide range of needs and challenges, including, but are not limited to:

Trauma
Anxiety and mood difficulties
Self-harm
Attachment challenges
Specific learning disorders
ADHD
Abuse
Educational accommodations
Study skills and subject choice, career counselling
Adjustment challenges
Bereavement
Self-esteem and identity development
Assessments

Services I Offer

  • Psychotherapy (children, adolescents, and adults)
  • Assessments (psycho-educational, developmental, socio-emotional, school readiness, career, and subject choice)
  • Learning and study support
  • Parent and teacher consultation
  • Workshops

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education (Senior Phase and FET)

University of Pretoria, 2018–2021 (Cum Laude)

Honours in Educational Psychology

University of Pretoria, 2022 (Cum Laude)

Master's in Educational Psychology

University of Johannesburg, 2023–2024

Irlen Screener Certificate

2023

BWRT Level 1 Practitioner

2025

Registrations

Registered Educational Psychologist (HPCSA)
BWRT Level 1 Practitioner
Irlen Screener
Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)

Publication

"Psycho-educational interventions for caregivers supporting foster-care children with developmental barriers to learning"

University of Johannesburg, 2024

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