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About
Spectrum Colour Assessments and Counselling (Pty) Ltd is a psychological practice founded and directed by Mrs Orepa Sefepi Maite, a registered Counselling Psychologist. Established in 2018, Spectrum Colour provides professional psychological assessment, counselling, psychotherapy, employee wellness and psychological support services to individuals, couples, families, schools, organisations
and communities
Our Approach
At Spectrum Colour, we provide professional, compassionate and client-centred psychological services designed to help individuals and organisations understand challenges, develop effective coping strategies and work towards meaningful psychological well-being.
Our Founder and Director
Mrs Orepa Sefepi Maite is a registered Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience in psychological practice and assessment. She has been practising in private practice since 2007 and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families presenting with a range of psychological and psychosocial concerns.
Her professional experience includes medico-legal assessments and psychological report writing, psychometric assessment, individual and group psychotherapy, couples and family therapy, trauma debriefing and psychological support. Her areas of experience include trauma, PTSD, acute stress, bereavement, depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment and developmental concerns.
Her background in education further strengthens Spectrum Colour’s work with children, adolescents and families. Before entering psychological practice, Mrs Maite worked as an educator teaching English, Geography and Life Orientation to Grades 8–12. She has also provided student counselling and career and academic guidance through UNISA.
O.S. Maite
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology – University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
- BSoc Sci Honours Degree in Psychology – University of Pretoria
- BA Degree – Psychology and Education – University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Diploma in Secondary Education (UDES) – Hebron College of Education
Duties
- Individual Psychotherapy and Group Therapy for various psychosocial problems including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder); Depression; Relational problems affecting the patients’ Adjustment, Mood, Personality and Cognition.
- Administer psychometric assessments for diagnostic and treatment and for further referral purposes.
- Working within multi-disciplinary team for the patients’ health and wellness through case management, presentation of report and recommendations.
- Maintain my professional development and improvement through attendance of CPD workshops and seminars provided by HPCSA accredited institutions.
- Supervision and mentoring of Counselors, Intern-psychologists and Psychometrics per appointment and needs.
Experience and Skills Acquired
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation skills.
- Time management and ability to work under pressure.
- Use and application of various therapeutic skills and techniques for patients’ wellness and well-being.
- Use of Psychometric testing/ assessments for diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation / placement decisions and medico-legal report writing.
- Excellent Interpersonal (listening and communication skills).
- Project management skills, ability to work individually and as a team player.
Other Relevant Work Experiences
- 2022-2023 Forensic Medical Services- Department of health, Part of Wellness Service Multi-disciplinary health providers. Provide psychological service to employees. [Part-time basis].
- 2015-2017 Road Accident Fund (RAF) Conduct neurological psychological assessments and compile report per referrals. Medico-legal reports.
- BMW 2018 EAP health provider to date as per Employees’ referrals.
- Polmed Network Health Provider for psychosocial sessions 2018 for referred Employees.
- 2017 Student Counselor Ekurhuleni Unisa Counselling Center.
- Melees Electrical Lines (Witbank) in 2021- Trauma debriefing and psychotherapy for employees.
- Dr. Alexandra’s practice and Tara Hospital as an Intern-Psychologist in 2006.
- Phelophepa train and Epworth Children’s Home as an Intern-psychologist in 2005.
Diversify And Conquer
Services
- Individual counselling and psychotherapy
- Couples and family therapy
- Child and adolescent psychological support
- Psychological and psychometric assessments
- Bereavement, grief and loss support
- Anxiety, depression and stress management
- ADHD and developmental concerns
- Career and academic counselling
- School and learner support
- Medico-legal psychological assessments and reports
- Employee wellness and psychological support
- Group counselling and psychoeducation
- Parental guidance and support
- Community empowerment and mental health awareness
Assessment and intervention for:
- Individual, Couple, Family and Group Therapy
- Trauma Debriefing and Counselling
- Behavioural problems
- Factors affecting scholastic performance
- Cognitive- intellectual functioning
- Career assessment: Personality, Aptitude, Interest and Values
- Emotional functioning
- Neuropsychological functioning
- Report writing and presentation
School Readiness
The use of School Readiness Tests aid in determining how ready a child is for school in a holistic manner.
- These assessments are for creche and Grade 1 learners.
- Identify developmental delays in children.
- Providing parental guidance and coaching on how to enhance school readiness.
- Provide intervention programmes relevant for each child’s needs.
- Provide – Occupational Therapist, Play Therapy by Psychologist, Psychiatrist for treatment and Remedial Sessions for focusing and support.
Nurture Excellence
Assessments
A career is a professional lifetime spouse, the key to a fulfilling and happy life is through choosing wisely.
Career Assessments:
- Measure Aptitudes, Personality, Self-knowledge and Interest to establish a career fit for individuals.
- Done in groups for schools, companies and institutions of higher learning (Grade 7-12, tertiary, employees and job-seekers)
- Assists Grade 9 learners in subjects choice.
- Establish learning difficulties and plan appropriate intervention such as study skills, exam preparation, addressing personal problems, etc.
The Right Tools To Success
Remedial Intervention
Offers future learning support through:
- Rebuilding educational foundation.
- Stimulation, conditioning and building self-esteem.
- Providing life-skills for treating behavioural problems, increasing motivation and improving academic performance.
My Rates & Fees
Medical aid rates [According to medical aid scheme]
Cash payments may be done via:
Cash | EFT | Debit Card
Follow The Greatness Within You
Contact Me
Contact
Address
Theresapark
Akasia
Pretoria North
0182
South Africa
Office Hours
Mon – Fri: 07h30 – 17h00
Saturday: 07h30 – 12h00
Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed
HPCSA No: PS 0098361
Practice No: 0255262
MMPI No: MED7232POL-18