Academic & Student Support

When Pressure Becomes Too Much

Academic stress, exam anxiety, perfectionism, and the fear of failure affect students at every level—from primary school through university and postgraduate study. You deserve support.

For Students & Their Families

Support for Every Stage of Learning

We work with learners from primary school through university, as well as parents who are supporting struggling children. Academic stress rarely exists in isolation—we address the whole person.

Online & In-Person

Therapy That Works Around Your Studies

Flexible online sessions available across South Africa, so getting help doesn't mean disrupting your already packed schedule.

About Us

Professional, Compassionate Care

Academic Stress & Student Wellbeing

South Africa's educational environment places enormous pressure on students. From primary school assessments to matric examinations, university deadlines, and postgraduate research—the expectation to perform is relentless, and the consequences of struggling can feel catastrophic.

At RnR Psychology, we understand that academic performance is deeply intertwined with mental health. We offer assessment, therapy, and practical skill-building for students experiencing exam anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, learning difficulties, and the emotional challenges of major educational transitions.

Practice Number: 1170910 | HPCSA Registration: PS 0113824
RnR Psychology

Our Specialisations

Areas of Practice

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Exam & Test Anxiety

Managing the intense anxiety, mental blanking, and physical symptoms that undermine performance in high-stakes assessments.

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Perfectionism

Addressing the relentless pressure to achieve, fear of mistakes, and all-or-nothing thinking that exhausts high-achieving students.

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Learning Difficulties

Assessment and support for ADHD, dyslexia, processing difficulties, and other challenges that affect academic functioning.

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Academic Burnout

When studying stops being sustainable—addressing exhaustion, loss of motivation, and emotional depletion in students.

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Transition Stress

Supporting students through major transitions: starting high school, moving to university, or beginning postgraduate study.

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Parent Support

Helping parents understand and effectively support children who are struggling academically or emotionally at school.

Our Philosophy

Integrated Approach

Collaborative care that addresses the whole person and their support system

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Comprehensive Assessment

Identifying whether learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, or other factors are contributing to academic struggles.

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School Collaboration

We liaise with teachers, learning support educators, and school counsellors to create a consistent support plan.

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Practical Tools

CBT-based techniques for exam anxiety, study strategies, and time management skills that actually work.

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Flexible Online Sessions

Online therapy available so students can access support without sacrificing study time or travel.

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Family Involvement

For younger students, we involve parents as key partners in the therapeutic process for lasting change.

Testimonials

Client Experiences

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"I'm so much better because of Rovaine. She has done so much for me and I'm so happy she's willing to help. She is the best of the best ❤️"

NT

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"Felt comfortable opening up and talking to her about my problems and saw improvements in the areas we needed to address. Would highly recommend."

GG

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"Rovaine is exceptional. Her understanding of ADHD, her medical knowledge, and then her clinical psychology skills are unmatched."

CL

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Contact

Get In Touch

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Address

230 Rondebult Road
Libradene, Boksburg
1459

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Medical Aid

We accept all major medical aids and most smaller schemes.

We have currently worked with:
• Bankmed • Bestmed • Bonitas • Camaf • Discovery • Fedhealth • LA Health Discovery • GEMS • Imperial Motus medical aid • Key Health • Momentum Health • Medshield • Medihelp • Polmed • Platinum Health • SAB Medical Scheme • Samwumed • Sasolmed

RnR Psychology Premises