Meet the Team
Our team of registered psychologists bring warmth, experience, and evidence-based expertise to every session.
Karen Walton
Neuropsychologist & Director
MA Psychology, M Soc Sci Counselling Psychology, PG Dip Addiction Care
Karen is a psychologist at Walton & Associates Psychology, where she works with adults navigating a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Her approach is grounded in understanding how the brain and body respond to stress, trauma, and ongoing strain — aiming to help people make sense of what they are experiencing, particularly when things feel confusing, overwhelming, or difficult to explain. She draws on evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), while adapting therapy to suit each individual's needs. Karen aims to create a space that feels calm, collaborative, and non-judgemental, where people can begin to understand themselves differently and develop practical ways of moving forward. She works closely with psychiatrists and other professionals, dedicated to working comprehensively and holistically.
Gerstin Steyn
Clinical Psychologist
BA (Hons) Psychology, MA Clinical Psychology, IPA Level 2
Gerstin Steyn is a Clinical Psychologist who brings a calm, warm, and grounded presence to her work. She aims to create a safe and supportive therapeutic space where clients feel at ease, understood, and able to explore their experiences openly. Her empathetic nature and genuine interest in people's stories allow her to build strong therapeutic relationships. Systemically trained, Gerstin has a particular interest in working interactionally and in understanding individuals within the context of their relationships and broader systems. She works with adults, couples, and families, and has a special interest in addiction, relational difficulties, and communication challenges. Where appropriate, she works collaboratively with other professionals to ensure holistic and comprehensive care.
Maryna Boddenberg
Counselling Psychologist
BA Social Work (Honours), MA Counselling Psychology (cum laude), Diploma in Pastoral Counselling, Palliative Care Training
Maryna Boddenberg is an HPCSA-registered Counselling Psychologist who provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families. In today's fast-paced and complex world, the demands of family life, work, relationships, and major life events can feel overwhelming to manage alone. Maryna offers a warm, collaborative therapeutic space where clients can feel heard, supported, and empowered. Her approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and respect, with a focus on helping clients strengthen coping skills, improve emotional wellbeing, and develop a greater sense of agency in their lives. Working from a systemic framework and drawing on evidence-based therapeutic approaches, she aims to create a safe environment in which meaningful reflection, healing, and growth can take place. Maryna has a particular interest in working with young children and supporting parents with behavioural difficulties. She also works with adolescents and adults facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, major life transitions, bereavement related to life-limiting illness, and adjustment difficulties following illness, injury, or physical disability. Whether working with clients individually or as part of a broader healthcare team, Maryna's goal is to support people in finding resilience, meaning, and growth through difficult experiences.