MyHeadspace - Psychology & Assessment Centre

29/01/2026

You don’t need to earn rest — or explain your joy.

Many of us were taught, often through pain, that slowing down, feeling soft, or saying no was selfish. Trauma has a way of wiring guilt into places where care should live. Healing isn’t about becoming harder or stronger — it’s about giving yourself permission to choose rest, joy, and boundaries without apology.

You’re not doing anything wrong by choosing yourself. You’re unlearning what hurt you.

23/01/2026

𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝘿𝙃𝘿 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙈𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝘽𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜.

For many people, ADHD shows up quietly rather than loudly. Difficulties with time, memory, starting tasks, or managing emotions are often misunderstood as personality traits. It’s common to blame these challenges on laziness, disorganisation, or “being sensitive,” when there may be a neurological reason underneath.

At MyHeadSpace, we help individuals explore these patterns and gain clarity about their experiences. Understanding what’s going on can make daily life feel less confusing and more manageable.

If you’ve noticed these patterns in yourself or someone close to you, you’re not alone — support is available.

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23/01/2026

𝟓 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Toxic behavior does not always appear as shouting, insults, or obvious cruelty. In many cases, it shows up quietly—through patterns that feel confusing, draining, or subtly damaging over time. Because these behaviours can seem “normal” or even caring at first, they are often overlooked or dismissed.

5 Signs of Toxic Behaviour You Might Be Overlooking. Toxic behaviour does not always appear as shouting, insults, or obvious cruelty. In many cases, it shows up quietly—through patterns that feel confusing, draining, or subtly damaging over time. Because these behaviours can seem “normal” or e...

21/01/2026

The Long-Term Emotional Impact of Childhood Criticism.

Many adults carry an inner voice that feels harsh, critical, or never satisfied. Often, this voice didn’t begin in adulthood—it was shaped early in life. For many people seeking Trauma therapy in Rynfield, unresolved childhood criticism lies at the root of persistent self-doubt, anxiety, and emotional distress.

The Long-Term Emotional Impact of Childhood Criticism. Many adults carry an inner voice that feels harsh, critical, or never satisfied. Often, this voice didn’t begin in adulthood—it was shaped early in life. For many people seeking Trauma therapy in Rynfield, unresolved childhood criticism lies...

12/01/2026

Therapy for Emotional Stability and Depression Support.

The start of a new year often brings hope, motivation, and a desire for change. However, for many people, it can also stir emotional uncertainty, low mood, or lingering exhaustion from the year before. If you find yourself struggling to regain balance, therapy for depression in Rynfield can provide vital emotional support and stability during this transition. At Benoni Psychotherapy, Ahmed Mayet offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help individuals move into the new year with clarity, resilience, and emotional grounding.

Therapy for Emotional Stability and Depression Support. The start of a new year often brings hope, motivation, and a desire for change. However, for many people, it can also stir emotional uncertainty, low mood, or lingering exhaustion from the year before. If you find yourself struggling to regain....

07/01/2026

If January feels heavy instead of hopeful, you’re not alone.

There is often an expectation that January should feel motivating, energising, and full of clarity. For many people, it feels quite the opposite. Emotional fatigue, anxiety, low mood, and overwhelm are very common at the start of the year. Transitions take emotional energy, even when they are positive. At MyHeadSpace, we often remind clients that there is no right way to feel in January. Your experience is valid, exactly as it is.

If the start of the year feels harder than expected, support is available.

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25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from MyHeadSpace 🎄

Wishing you and your family a Christmas filled with warmth, rest, and meaningful connection.
This season reminds us of the importance of compassion, reflection, and caring for our emotional well-being.

From all of us at MyHeadSpace — and from every psychologist on our team — Merry Christmas.
May the holidays bring you peace, hope, and moments of genuine joy.

11/12/2025

We are open throughout December✨

The festive season can bring joy, but it can also bring stress, loneliness, grief, or emotional overwhelm.
If this time of year feels heavy, you don’t have to carry it alone.

Your mental health matters every month of the year, including December.

Bookings visit www.myheadspace.co.za

09/12/2025

Good therapy isn’t complicated, it’s consistent.

It’s the small, steady touchpoints that make the biggest difference in how you heal. These touchpoints are the foundation of good therapy, and at MyHeadSpace, they guide every session we offer.

You deserve a space where healing isn’t just possible… it’s supported, nurtured, and respected.

💛 Begin your healing journey with us.

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08/12/2025

Understanding the Silent Damage Caused by Emotional and Mental Abuse.

Emotional and mental abuse often leaves hidden wounds that can linger for years. Many people struggle to recognize the signs, especially when there are no physical marks. At Benoni Psychotherapy, Ahmed Mayet provides specialized Trauma Counselling in Rynfield, offering a safe and confidential space to explore these invisible injuries and begin restoring emotional wellbeing Link in Comments.

02/12/2025

It Wasn’t the Small Thing, It Was Everything Before It.

Sometimes the smallest moment can bring someone to their knees — and it has nothing to do with the moment itself.

Breakdowns over “something small” often come from bigger things beneath the surface. When your emotional load has been heavy for too long, even a tiny trigger can feel like too much.

You’re not weak.
You’re not dramatic.
You’re not “overreacting.”
You’re overwhelmed — and that deserves understanding, not judgment.

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26/11/2025

Benefits of Alcohol Therapy.

Alcohol therapy at MyHeadSpace offers you a holistic approach tailored to your unique needs. You’ll explore emotional and psychological factors while receiving personalized care from professionals. By uncovering underlying issues, you can build healthier coping mechanisms and enhance self-awareness. Learn More...

Alcohol therapy at Myheadspace offers you a holistic approach tailored to your unique needs.