Blaauwberg Therapy Centre

03/12/2025

Kindness advent Calendar
3 December : Give someone an unexpected little gift

Acts of kindess lower cortisol which is a stress homrone

Your body releases cortisol when it thinks you’re in danger, overwhelmed, or under pressure.

A little cortisol is helpful (it wakes you up in the morning and helps you focus).

Too much cortisol for too long can make your body and brain feel stressed, tired, or on edge.

Your body releases cortisol when it senses danger, overwhelm, or pressure. can switch off again once things feel safe.

So an act of kindness can help with this.

02/12/2025

Kindness Advent Calendar.
2 December - Give someone a flower you picked.

Kindness releases “feel-good” chemicals

When you do something kind, your brain releases:

Dopamine that boosts motivation and gives a warm, happy feeling (“helper’s high”)

Serotonin that improves mood and supports emotional balance

Oxytocin helps you feel connected and safe with others

These chemicals lower stress and make your brain feel calmer and brighter.

01/12/2025

Kindness Advent Calendar :

1 December - Let someone into the traffic.

Kindness isn’t just “being nice”, it literally changes your brain.
Every time you do something kind, your brain releases feel-good chemicals that boost your mood, calm your stress system, and help you connect more easily with others.

Small acts lead to big brain benefits.
More calm
Better emotional regulation
Stronger relationships
A happier, healthier mind

And this December, we’re bringing kindness to life with our Advent Kindness Calendar 24 simple daily acts to help grow calmer brains, bigger hearts and stronger communities.

Kindness isn’t weakness.
It’s neuroscience.
And it spreads.

19/11/2025

Rooms to Rent at Blaauwberg Therapy Centre

Blaauwberg Therapy Centre has two beautiful, professional therapy rooms available to rent in a calm, welcoming environment ideal for psychologists, social workers, counsellors, coaches, and allied health professionals.

Room 1 Available Immediately
A warm, fully furnished space perfect for individual or couples therapy.

Room 2 Available from 1 January
A bright, tranquil room suitable for various therapeutic modalities.

What we offer:
✔ Warm, professional atmosphere
✔ Safe, central location
✔ Comfortable shared waiting area
✔ Free parking
✔ Secure access
✔ Flexible rental options
✔ Supportive therapeutic community

If you're looking for a serene, client-friendly practice space where you and your clients can thrive, Blaauwberg Therapy Centre may be your new home.

Contact Renee at info@btc103.co.za or 021 557 6066 for more information.

22/10/2025

More BTC fun from our 30th anniversary celebrations!

22/10/2025

We have a lovely air conditioned office available!

14/10/2025

On Saturday we celebrated 30 years since Blaauwberg Therapy Centre opened its doors. Thanks to all who joined us for a lovely afternoon.

Thank you for pulling our event together💙
Thank you Stavros Hatzigiannidis for famous chocolate birthday cake, the baklava and carrot cake cupcakes💙

Thanks to our support staff Delia, Renee, Cherryl, Lindiwe and Sabrina. You’re the best!

03/09/2025

14/08/2025

Are your children exposed to High Conflict Co-parenting ?

Did you know that children don’t just “get used to” their parents’ fighting? When conflict is ongoing, hostile, or unresolved, it can harm their emotional, social, and even physical health.

Here are some tips to help children in this situation:

# Keep them out of arguments - no overhearing, no being messengers.
# Give consistent love, warmth, and reassurance.
# Work towards clear, predictable routines in both homes.
# Model calm problem-solving.
# Encourage safe, supportive relationships with other adults.
Follow me for more information on dealing with high-conflict co-parenting.

To learn more about coping with high conflict co-parenting, join my next online workshop for PARENTS
Chaos to Calm : Strategies for co-parenting in high conflict situations
ON 4 September.

Email janet@janetbytheway.co.za for details

13/08/2025

ROOM AVAILABLE in Multidisciplinary Therapy Centre, Table View from 1 October 2025.

Join Blaauwberg Therapy Centre (est.1995), a trusted, well-established multidisciplinary centre hosting physiotherapists, psychologists, counsellors, speech & language therapists, mediators, Thai massage, and more.

What you’ll get:

A private, fully supported consultation/treatment room

Access to reception, waiting and kitchen area

A collaborative environment

A prime location in Table View, Cape Town

Ideal for health professionals seeking independence with support.

Call: 021 557 6066 or Email: info@btc103.co.za to view the space or ask about rates.