Taryn

Mrs Taryn Krause

Registered Social Worker

Social worker in private practice using play therapy interventions to support children in meeting a range of emotional, behavioural and psychosocial needs.

About Me

This registered social worker guides children through play therapy, helping them understand their feelings and behaviours. For young clients who struggle to put worries into words, play offers a natural, safe space. This gentle approach helps children express themselves freely. They can find new ways to manage big emotions and build confidence in their world.

Approach

Sessions unfold at the child’s pace, using play and short, focused activities to help feelings and behaviours become clearer. In my Waterfall practice and during online sessions conducted in English, I keep sessions predictable—simple routines, opportunities for choice, and occasional check-ins with caregivers so the learning continues between appointments. Assessment moments are woven into play rather than set apart, letting strengths and challenges emerge naturally. This approach often suits families seeking calm, steady progress for children finding words hard to find.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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Works With:

  • Children
  • Families

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • 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.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • 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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  • Online Therapy

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

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Social Worker

    A social worker registered with a regulatory body to provide social work services including therapy and case management.

Qualifications


Stellenbosch University

Swansea University

Registrations


South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

Service Area


Watercrest mall

In-person & Online

Waterfall, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa