Tammy

Mrs Tammy Styles

Educational Psychologist

“I am committed to growing people of all ages in my practice.”

About Me

I am committed to growing people of all ages in my practice, supporting your unique journey of personal development. As an Educational Psychologist, I offer a collaborative space to explore your strengths and navigate challenges. We work together to understand your individual learning style, building practical strategies that foster confidence and resilience. This approach is ideal for anyone seeking to unlock their full potential at any stage.

Approach

Growth guides how I approach each appointment, shaping clear, paced steps that respect your rhythm and goals. In my Durban consulting room, in English, sessions feel collaborative and practical — focused assessments inform short-term plans, hands-on strategies and brief tasks to try between meetings. I involve caregivers or partners when useful, translating findings into everyday adjustments rather than jargon. This way of working suits families and individuals seeking steady, manageable progress with thoughtful, evidence-informed direction.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • 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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Works With:

  • All ages

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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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Learning or Development Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • 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:

  • Educational Psychologist

    A psychologist specialising in learning, development, and educational needs of children, adolescents, and young adults.

Credentials

Registrations

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

Educational Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Natal, Durban

Service Areas

Tammy Brink Styles-Educational Psychologist

In-person

Kloof

Durban, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa

Kloof, Durban, South Africa