Nomsa Rapeane
EP
HCPC Registration Number: PYL045958
Hello, my name is Nomsa Rapeane, and I am an Educational Psychologist originally from South Africa.
I am HCPC registered (PYL045958) and hold a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from University of the Witwatersrand. I also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Bachelor of Education in Psychology (Honours), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at University of Johannesburg.
Before furthering my studies in Educational Psychology, I worked as a Learner Support Educator in a primary school. This experience inspired me to continue my studies after seeing many learners experiencing barriers to learning and being labelled unfairly. I became passionate about understanding learning difficulties and neurodiversity more deeply, with the aim of supporting children to develop to their fullest potential.
My professional experience includes working within the Departments of Education in South Africa, as well as in private practice. I have extensive experience working in complex learning environments, including primary schools, secondary schools, and special schools. Through these roles, I have supported children and young people experiencing a wide range of psychosocial and learning barriers, including disabilities, mental health difficulties, and trauma.
I have also worked closely with multidisciplinary teams, including occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and social workers, while collaborating effectively with educators, parents, and community organisations to provide holistic support for children and families.
The Words First values that resonate most strongly with me are collaboration and always keeping the child’s best interests at the centre of decision-making. I believe that every child’s development is unique and that each child deserves individualised, child-centred support to help them reach their optimal potential. I value working collaboratively with professionals, schools, and families to ensure we are supporting the whole child.
I am a highly motivated and flexible professional with a strong commitment to supporting others and achieving positive outcomes. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and travelling, as I love exploring new places and learning about different cultures and diversity. My friends would describe me as eager to learn, considerate, gentle, and empathetic.
