Taryn

Mrs Taryn McGowan

Clinical Psychologist

“A registered Clinical Psychologist focused on assisting adolescents and adults with a range of psychological needs.”

About Me

I offer a supportive space for adolescents and adults navigating a range of psychological needs. Together, we can explore your experiences, understand challenges, and develop practical strategies. My aim is to help you gain clarity and build resilience. This collaborative approach suits those seeking thoughtful, tailored support. We can work together to enhance your well-being and find a way forward.

Approach

We begin by listening carefully to what matters most to you, then shape our work around practical, achievable steps. Based in Stellenbosch, I offer sessions in English and Afrikaans and continue the same approach online for those further afield. Sessions are paced to suit you, combining reflective conversation, short evidence‑based exercises and periodic assessments to track progress between meetings. This way of working often helps adolescents and adults who want clear, steady support while navigating change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Sport Psychology

    A branch of psychology focused on the mental aspects of athletic performance, including focus, motivation, pressure management, and recovery from injury.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • 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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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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 Psychologist

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Qualifications

Stellenbosch University

Service Areas

Taryn McGowan Private Practice

In-person & Online

Stellenbosch Central

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

South Africa

Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, South Africa