About Us
Andrew Lewis is a registered Educational Psychologist with the health professions councils of South Africa and the UK, specializing in Sport Psychology. Practising in both Cape Town and the UK, he holds a postgraduate qualification in Sport Psychology and works with athletes and teams at all levels, from recreational to international competition. He collaborates with sports institutions and schools, publishes in academic and popular media, and presents workshops and scientific papers globally.
A former Ironman triathlete, Andrew understands the pressures of competitive sports. His expertise extends to child and adolescent emotional, scholastic, and behavioral challenges, with experience in neurodiversity (Autism and ADHD), psychometric assessments, psychotherapy, trauma counselling, and stress management. He previously held senior roles in the UK’s NHS and specialist Autism and ADHD education services and now consults both in-person and online while practising as a locum Educational Psychologist in the UK.
Educational Psychologist registrations:
Health and Care Professions Council (UK) (#PYL37069)
Other registrations:
South African Council for Educators (SACE) (#1147133)
OUR STORY
Andrew Lewis is a Health Professions Council of South Africa (SA) and Health and Care Professions Council (UK) registered and practising Educational Psychologist and who specialises in Sport Psychology.
He has a post-graduate qualification in Sport Psychology and works with individual athletes and teams who compete at all levels―national and international; and those who compete for pleasure. Andrew also collaborates with sport institutions and schools and publishes Sport Psychology- and Educational Psychology-related articles in peer-reviewed academic journals, newspapers and popular magazines. He also presents Sport Psychology workshops to other health professionals, athletes and coaches; as well as presenting scientific papers at international and national conferences.
Andrew also has an extensive sporting background and understands the demands and pressures of competitive sport―himself competing in the Ironman triathlon.
As an Educational Psychologist, Dr Andrew Lewis’s field of expertise lies within child and adolescent emotional, scholastic and behavioural challenges. Experience in psychometric assessments; psychotherapy, trauma counselling and stress management are a few additional areas of specialty. Currently he is also a locum Educational Psychologist at Bedford Borough, UK where these skills are applied.
Previously Dr Andrew Lewis was a senior Educational Psychologist with the UK’s National Health System (NHS) as well as a senior-lecturer at the University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University and the University of South Africa where he trained Educational Psychologists, Counsellors and teachers; lectured students in Educational Psychology and conducted research. Andrew also taught at two primary schools and most importantly, he is the father of his adult son, Justin.
Currently, Andrew consults with athletes of all sporting disciplines and conducts psycho-educational assessments and therapy. Where possible, online sessions are also conducted.
A former Ironman triathlete, Andrew understands the pressures of competitive sports. His expertise extends to child and adolescent emotional, scholastic, and behavioral challenges, with experience in neurodiversity (Autism and ADHD), psychometric assessments, psychotherapy, trauma counselling, and stress management. He previously held senior roles in the UK’s NHS and specialist Autism and ADHD education services and now consults both in-person and online while practising as a locum Educational Psychologist in the UK.
ANDREWS APPROACH
Andrew has received training in and practises through the medium of CBT, play therapy, relations theory and Ericksonian hypnosis.
Academic Qualifications
- BA - Stellenbosch
- DEd - Stellenbosch
- BEd (Hons) - Stellenbosch
- Teaching Diploma - Wellington
- MEd - Stellenbosch (History of Education)
- Certificate in Sport Psychology cum laude - Unisa
- MEd (school guidance and counselling cum laude) - Unisa
VISION
To advance and strengthen the practice and science of Sport Psychology through dedicated and ethical service, teaching and scholarly contributions.
Mission
Dr. Andrew Lewis aims to be the leading Sport Psychology practice in South Africa and the United Kingdom. As an Educational Psychologist, he is dedicated to understanding and supporting the psychological needs of athletes, teams, schools, and institutions through evidence-based therapy, research, and teaching. Committed to ethical excellence, his practice fosters mental resilience, life skills, and personal growth, helping individuals and communities thrive both in sport and beyond.
Values
We are committed to the values and ethics of the Psychology profession which emphasise, amongst others, trust, respect, confidentiality, integrity and compassion.
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