Tarryn Kelly – Clinical Psychologist – Cape Town

Tarryn Kelly - Clinical Psychologist - Cape Town

Tarryn Kelly is a registered Clinical Psychologist affiliated with the Babies in Mind network at the Gardens location in Cape Town. After earning her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of the Western Cape, she completed her community service year at a women’s health clinic. Moreover, she trained intensively in perinatal assessment and infant observation through Babies in Mind practitioner workshops. Consequently, she developed specialised expertise in parent–infant dynamics and early bonding strategies. She joined Babies in Mind Gardens in 2021, where she leads individual and group interventions focused on the perinatal period. Her client-centred approach fosters trust and collaboration with families. Additionally, she organizes regular case discussions to refine interventions and mentors colleagues in attachment-based techniques. Therefore, families benefit from her blend of rigorous clinical skill and heartfelt empathy.

Services

• Perinatal Mental Health Support: Conducts thorough assessments and short-term therapy for anxiety, depression, and adjustment difficulties during pregnancy and postpartum.

• Parent-Infant Psychotherapy: Facilitates joint sessions that strengthen the emotional bond, enhance caregiver attunement, and improve interactive responsiveness.

• Attachment-Based Therapy: Guides structured play and reflective exercises to promote secure mother-infant attachment and healthy relational patterns.

• Infant Developmental Screening: Performs neurodevelopmental evaluations of cognitive, motor, and social milestones to identify early support needs.

• Breastfeeding Support Counselling: Provides psychological strategies for lactation anxiety, boosting parental confidence in feeding routines.

• Perinatal Workshops: Delivers group sessions on stress management, sleep regulation, and transition to parenthood, equipping caregivers with practical tools.

• Postnatal Well-Being Training: Offers modules on mindfulness, self-care, and resilience skills tailored to the postpartum experience.

• Multidisciplinary Case Collaboration: Coordinates care meetings with Babies in Mind colleagues to ensure holistic support across nursing, psychology, and developmental disciplines.

Each service emphasises personalised care, with goals co-created alongside parents to enhance engagement and outcomes.

Additional Information

All consultations occur within Babies in Mind’s dedicated perinatal therapy suite in Gardens. The space features soft-furnished observation rooms, age-appropriate play areas, and secure teletherapy platforms for remote follow-ups. Furthermore, Tarryn uses a digital progress-tracking system that allows families to review session notes and home-practice assignments safely online. She schedules quarterly family feedback sessions to celebrate developmental gains and refine objectives. Consequently, caregivers feel actively involved at every stage.

Beyond direct therapy, Tarryn leads network-wide professional development workshops on topics such as infant sensory integration and perinatal trauma. Moreover, she publishes case reviews and best-practice guides for Babies in Mind practitioners. Therefore, each family receives high-quality, evidence-based support anchored in the Babies in Mind framework.

If you seek a specialist who combines clinical excellence, perinatal expertise, and heartfelt compassion, schedule a consultation today with Tarryn Kelly at Babies in Mind Gardens.