Short vs Long-term therapy
Short-term therapy and long-term therapy are two different approaches to psychological or counselling interventions, each with its own set of goals, methods, and durations. The main differences between these two…
The Circle
Welcome to The Circle! For teens and adolescents. Here we provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ teens and adolescents to explore, discover, and connect with their identities. Join…
Suicide Help
Suicide is prevalent in South Africa, on average, 3000 people die by suicide every day (www.gov.za). Every 40 seconds, a family is irrevocably altered, after hearing the news, that a…
Grief
Moving on does not mean forgetting. We take the memories with us as we continue our journey without those loved ones. Our lives are irrevocable changed by their existence and…
Understanding Anxiety
Listening to the message in Anxiety.The reason I encourage my clients to be curious about their emotions rests in the message that the body or behaviour is trying to communicate.If…
Conflict between parents
Conflict between parents. Healthy relationships require a constant dance between holding on and letting go.Children are sensitive to the conflict between parents, they make self-blaming attributions for this conflict. The…
Understanding loneliness
We all experience loneliness at some time or another. The painful pang of aloneness is usually experienced during life transitions. Such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or…
Dealing with anger in relationships
Is your anger helping or hindering?Anger is an inevitable experience that will be part of our lives. It is also a reminder of what is important to us and where…
Your first therapy session
The therapy process.People often feel uncomfortable meeting a therapist for the first time. The first meeting is awkward for both the therapist and client. I thought I would share what…
Emotional regulation in children
Neuroscience investigates how the brain and social interactions which prepare us for emotional experiences. A 4 minute video. Cognitive development. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLiP4b-TPCA