Dr. Natascha Van Zyl

Dr Natascha Van Zyl is a dedicated health psychologist and lifestyle medicine specialist working with Weight Matters, part of the Health Matters Group. She is passionate about helping individuals regain control of their lives and achieve their health and well-being goals through a holistic and personalised approach to care. She is a chartered psychologist.

She has a Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology and postgraduate qualifications in applied psychology, counselling, and lifestyle medicine. Dr Van Zyl addresses a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, obesity, addiction, hormonal imbalances, chronic pain, and trauma. She integrates evidence-based psychological therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness with lifestyle interventions like nutrition and botanical medicine.

Her approach is shaped by her own health journey, blending insights from Eastern, Western, and African therapeutic traditions. Dr Van Zyl creates tailored, sustainable care plans using techniques such as guided visualisations, progressive relaxation, and solution-focused therapies.

She is an active contributor to her field - Dr Van Zyl engages in regular professional development and research, with published work on psychosocial support for bariatric surgery patients. At Weight Matters, she provides a compassionate, goal-focused space where clients feel supported and empowered to thrive.