Ms Kate Peacock-Steyn - Clinical Psychologist - Durbanville is a highly experienced Counselling Psychologist at Tyger Valley Clinic Cape Town. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Stellenbosch University, graduating with distinction. Moreover, she completed specialist training in trauma-focused therapy at an accredited South African institute. Consequently, she brings both academic rigour and practical insight to her practice.
Over three decades, Ms. Peacock-Steyn served in diverse clinical settings, including university wellness services and private hospitals. As a result, she developed expertise in complex trauma, attachment issues, and bereavement counselling. Furthermore, she holds advanced certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and mindfulness-based stress reduction, integrating these methods seamlessly into her work. Accordingly, clients benefit from an integrative approach that combines psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural techniques tailored to individual needs.
Services
At Tyger Valley Clinic Cape Town Mental Health Centre, Ms. Peacock-Steyn offers a suite of specialised services designed to support mental well-being:
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Individual Counselling
She delivers personalised CBT and EMDR protocols for anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. -
Trauma Therapy
She applies psychodynamic and trauma-informed methods to process complex emotional wounds. -
Adolescent and Young Adult Support
She uses solution-focused brief therapy to guide teenagers through identity formation and academic stress. -
Couples and Family Therapy
She facilitates systems-based interventions that enhance communication and resolve relational conflicts. -
Adjustment and Life Transitions
She provides tools for coping with major life changes, including career shifts and loss recovery. -
Psychometric Assessments
She employs an advanced digital assessment suite for precise evaluation of cognitive and emotional functioning.
Each service incorporates state-of-the-art neurofeedback and biofeedback technology, ensuring objective progress tracking. Moreover, she emphasises a personalised patient experience, adapting every treatment plan to clients’ values and lifestyles.
Additional Information
Tyger Valley Clinic Cape Town features soundproof consultation rooms, a tranquil garden courtyard, and a modern group-therapy suite. Additionally, the centre offers virtual reality mindfulness modules and tablet-based mood-tracking apps to deepen engagement. Therefore, clients benefit from immersive tools that support therapeutic goals.
A multidisciplinary team—including psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and dietitians—collaborates on integrated care plans. Consequently, clients receive holistic support addressing mental, physical, and lifestyle factors. Moreover, the facility utilises secure telehealth platforms, allowing clients to access sessions from home without compromising confidentiality.
Ms. Peacock-Steyn remains committed to ongoing professional development, attending international workshops on emerging therapies and publishing chapters in clinical handbooks. She also leads free community workshops on stress management and resilience building, extending her impact beyond the clinic walls. Thus, she actively promotes mental health awareness throughout the region.
If you seek compassionate, evidence-based psychological care, Ms. Kate Peacock-Steyn provides expert support tailored to your journey. Schedule a consultation today to begin your path toward lasting well-being.
