Hello
I'm Tatum Aspeling, the director and lead assessor here at Vergent Assessments.
I am a diligent and passionate psychologist with clinical experience ranging from inpatient psychiatric care to community based care in both South Africa and the United Kingdom.
My approach to assessments is respectful, considerate, and curious. I hold the values of being ethical, compassionate and competent in high regard during my work with clients. I aim to facilitate a process that enables an exploration of your past and current experiences and concerns, without judgement, while also using the latest psychometric assessment tools to achieve the most helpful and accurate outcomes.
My aim is to create an assessment process in which you will gain insight and increased self-awareness and access to appropriate resources so that you may be empowered to understand and care for your mental health.
Education
2023
Compass Psychology
United Kingdom
2023
Pearson Clinical
United Kingdom
2015-2017
University of South Africa
2011-2012
University of South Africa
2011-2012
University of Pretoria
2008-2011
University of Pretoria
Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised Edition (ADI-R) Certification Training
Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale -2 (ADOS-2) Certification Training
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Psychology
Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology (cum laude)
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Criminology and Philosophy
Experience
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​​Private Practice - Roots Mental Health Ltd., London, United Kingdom - 2021-2024
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NHS North East London Foundation Trust, CAMHS Neurodevelopmental and Therapy pathways, London, United Kingdom - 2019-2021
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Government Service - Johannesburg Metro Clinics, Soweto, South Africa - 2018-2019
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Clinical Internship - Helen Joseph Hospital, South Africa - 2017
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Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa - 2016
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Office of the Family Advocate, Pretoria, South Africa - 2016
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UNISA Counselling Centre, Pretoria, South Africa - 2016
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Secondary School Counselling, Soshanguve, South Africa - 2015
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Special Care Centre for Children with disabilities, Soshanguve, South Africa - 2015
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University of Pretoria Centre for the Study of HIV/AIDS, Pretoria, South Africa -2010-2011
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UNICA School for Children with Autism, Pretoria, South Africa - 2009-2011
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South African Depression and Anxiety Group, Sandton, South Africa - 2009-2011