Karin

Ms Karin Huyssen

Clinical Psychologist

“During the challenging lockdown time I do online consultations, in a compassionate (virtual) space.”

About Me

I offer compassionate online consultations, creating a secure virtual space for you to explore life's challenges. During these uncertain times, I understand the importance of accessible support, wherever you are. We can work together to navigate difficulties and find practical ways forward. This approach suits clients seeking understanding and a flexible path to wellbeing from home.

Approach

With consultations held remotely, I aim for a calm, steady rhythm that helps you feel seen and contained. Working from Stellenbosch I offer sessions in English, Afrikaans or German, matching tempo and tone to your age and needs while staying practical and predictable. Sessions blend gentle exploration, focused skill-building for anxiety, OCD, eating and trauma-related patterns, and short between-session tasks to test what helps. This approach often suits people wanting steady, practical support during uncertain times.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psycologist

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Qualifications

University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria

University of Stellenbosch

Service Areas

Karin Huyssen

In-person & Online

Central

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

South Africa

Central, Stellenbosch, South Africa