Dr Kat van Zyl

About Kat

Kat is a warm-hearted, open-minded psychologist with a doctorate degree in clinical psychology and a diverse background spanning psychiatric clinics, community outreach, correctional centres, private practice, and wellness retreats. Raised in South Africa by two psychologists, she developed an early and enduring interest in human behaviour and psychological wellbeing. Over the years, she has worked with individuals from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds across both individual and group settings. Her PhD explored the biopsychosocial interplay between ADHD, neurodevelopment, and gut health, reflecting her interest in understanding the complex interconnection between mind, body, emotions, and environment. Her passion for an integrative, holistic approach to mental health shines through in both her research and her work.

Kat's commitment to both personal and professional development has enabled her to integrate different evidence-based treatments into her therapeutic interventions, which are tailored to suit each individual's unique needs. She is known to curate a comfortable, safe space, bringing warmth, creativity, authenticity and clinical depth to her collaborative client-centred approach. Kat believes that everyone has the inherent capacity to return to a state of harmony and wholeness, given a supportive environment and the right conditions that allow for deeper self-inquiry to pave the way towards true transformation. Her unwavering dedication and integrative perspective on mental health make her an invaluable asset to those seeking a fellow pilgrim on their path to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approach

Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic and Interpersonal Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Interventions, Somatic Experiencing, Existential Therapy, Schema Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Psychoeducation

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