Tamsyn

Mrs Tamsyn Alfino

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“I'm an experienced Clinical Social Worker with a therapeutic background in school and hospital settings. I engage with individual adults, adolescents and children (aged 7+) experiencing mild-moderate mental health symptoms; offering a supportive space for growth and healing.”

About Me

I offer a supportive space for adults, adolescents, and children (aged 7+). I engage with those experiencing mild-moderate mental health symptoms. Drawing on my background in school and hospital settings, I create an environment to explore feelings. My aim is to foster personal growth and help you gain clarity. This approach is ideal for individuals seeking gentle, effective support on their healing journey.

Approach

Sessions usually begin at a comfortable pace, inviting you to name what feels urgent and what’s quieter, so we can map a path forward together. From Cape Town I work in English and offer both in-person and online appointments, holding space that balances structure with flexibility. I blend gentle brain-body techniques with reflective conversation and small, practical steps between sessions to reduce overwhelm and build resilience. This way of working suits people coping with anxiety, trauma, grief or life transitions who want steady, collaborative support.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Brain Working Recursive Therapy

    A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.

  • 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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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

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

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  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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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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  • 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:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)Verify License

Qualifications

University of Cape Town

Service Areas

"Psychologists" (sign on the wall)

In-person & Online

Bergvliet

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Bergvliet, Cape Town, South Africa