Kobus Coetzee & Associates Clinical & Forensic Psychologists, Centurion

Our Approach

The assessment process is designed to help us answer questions about the possible causes of problems or distress that the client may be currently experiencing. The focus is not on psychological treatment but rather on gaining a psychological understanding of the clients psychological functioning.

The assessment process usually has two parts that requires the client’s participation; a structured interview, which normally takes between one and three hours, and the administration of psychological testing, which normally takes from three to five hours. The times vary depending on how much information the client has to share with me, and the complexity of the issues being assessed. Usually we will also need to review a client’s medical and or psychological records or any other documentation that contains important information relevant to the case. We may also need to speak to other people who have known the client well in order to gain collateral information.

All interviews will be audio-recorded. This is standard practice in a forensic evaluation and preserves an absolutely accurate record of what the information the client gives during the interviews.

Referring Clients

All client referrals should be accompanied by a referral letter from the law firm, company or private client. This referral letter should clearly state the services requested and any particular questions that need to be addressed or commented on in the Psycholegal Report. The letter should also clearly state the purpose of the Psycholegal evaluation as well as the context (e.g. open court, family advocate’s office etc.) where it will be presented.

Contact Us

For more information on Psycho-Legal Services or to have the Psycho-Legal Services Information Brochure email to you please visit our website www.PsychoLegal.co.za.

Alternatively you can contact the practice on 084 552 0562.