Taryn Steyn – Clinical Psychologist – Paarl

Taryn Steyn – Clinical Psychologist - Paarl

Ms. Taryn Samantha Steyn is a Clinical Psychologist practising in Paarl, Western Cape. She earned her BSc in Psychology and Physiology (2006–2008), her Honours BSc in Psychology (2009) and her MSc in Clinical Psychology (2010) from North-West University. Early in her career, she completed an internship and community service at Sterkfontein Hospital, where she conducted psycho-diagnostic assessments and delivered individual psychotherapy for both general psychiatric and forensic patients.

Subsequently, Ms. Steyn served as a locum Clinical Psychologist at Life Riverfield Lodge Hospital, focusing on neuropsychological evaluations and rehabilitation for survivors of traumatic brain injuries and strokes. Moreover, she provided targeted psychological assessments and interventions for personnel in the South African National Defence Force, tailoring her approach to meet the demands of a military context. At her Paarl practice, she integrates these diverse experiences to inform tailored treatment plans, and she employs biofeedback and digital mood-tracking tools to monitor each patient’s progress in real time.

Services

• Individual Therapy
  She offers one-on-one sessions for anxiety, depression and stress-related disorders, using CBT, mindfulness techniques and solution-focused strategies.

• Group Therapy
  She leads structured peer-support groups that integrate art therapy exercises and interactive mood-tracking apps to enhance collective healing.

• Family Counseling
  She conducts sessions to improve communication patterns, resolve family conflicts and strengthen home support networks.

• Crisis Intervention
  She provides immediate psychological support for patients in acute distress, applying de-escalation protocols within secure observation practices.

• Psychoeducation Workshops
  She designs interactive workshops on coping strategies, relapse prevention and condition management for patients and caregivers.

• Teletherapy Services
  She offers virtual consultations via secure video platforms, ensuring continuity of care for remote clients.

Additional Information

At her Paarl practice, Ms. Steyn works in modern therapy suites equipped with digital assessment devices and biofeedback equipment. Each week, she collaborates in multidisciplinary case reviews alongside psychiatrists, occupational therapists and nursing staff to refine treatment plans. Consequently, this team-based approach guarantees that interventions remain cohesive and responsive to patient needs.

Furthermore, she co-facilitates an adolescent resilience programme, employing evidence-based modules that empower young clients to navigate developmental challenges. In select cases, she integrates virtual reality exposure therapy to address specific phobias and trauma responses, thereby increasing treatment engagement. The practice environment emphasizes natural light and calming décor, creating a healing atmosphere that supports every facet of recovery.

Ms. Steyn mentors junior clinicians through on-site training sessions and contributes to the clinic’s quality assurance programmes. She continually reviews emerging research to update her interventions, and she invites families to join follow-up workshops, reinforcing progress and sustaining long-term wellbeing.

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