Introducing
André van der Westhuizen
André van der Westhuizen is a Psychological Counselor from
Pretoria.
André completed a Bachelor of Education majoring in Afrikaans and Psychology at the University of Pretoria in 2010. He
then furthered his studies and completed his Honours Bachelor of Education degree with specialization in Inclusive Education at the University of South Africa in 2011, which enables him
to practice as a Remedial Therapist too. He went on to complete his Honours Bachelor of Arts degree with specialization in
Psychology at the University of South Africa in 2014. André is
currently enrolled for an Honours Bachelor of Education with
specialization in Guidance and Counseling at the University of
South Africa as well as a Master of Philosophy with specialization in Philosophy and Ethics of Mental Health at the University
of Pretoria. André attend classes for the MPhil-degree at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital.
André has been published in Vuvuzela Afrikaans, an Afrikaans Methodology textbook
which is prescribed for students at various universities all over South Africa.
André is an active freelance writer for the EduNews Magazine [www.edunews.com.na]
with over 11 publications up to date as well as for the Today’s Child Magazine (Pretoria &
Johannesburg Edition). André also contributes as an expert in the field of psychology and
mental health to Die Sarie Tydskrif since January 2015.
André also has an active blog where he shares thoughts and ideas about psychology
and life. [[email protected]] André has a special interest in clinical,
health and medical psychology. André has been playing piano since the age of 8 and
organ since the age of 19. He also enjoys cooking and baking and hosting dinner parties
for family and friends. His passion for cooking and baking landed him a spot for his Low-GI
Strawberry muffin recipe in YOU The 100 Best Reader’s Recipes in 2012.
André enjoys reading non-fiction books in his spare time and to watch movies with friends
(or to enjoy a good laugh over a braai) and to spend quality time with family over lunch
or dinner. ((0