The Holding Space Wellness

16/03/2026

Welcome to the team Melissa Terblanche 💚
Specialist Wellness Counsellor
The Holding Space Wellness

She provides a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, supported and understood.

Melissa works with adults aged 18 and older navigating emotional challenges, life transitions, relationship difficulties, trauma and personal growth journeys. Her work is grounded in a client-centred approach, allowing each individual the space to explore their experiences at their own pace whilst developing meaningful insight, resilience and practical tools for holistic wellbeing and growth.

Through a supportive and collaborative therapeutic process, Melissa aims to help clients reconnect with their inner strength and move toward greater balance, clarity, and emotional wellness.

Book a session:
072 577 4348
theholdingspacewellness@gmail.com

02/03/2026

Honoured and excited to share that The Holding Space Wellness will be practicing from Willow Worx Wellness Center and Meraki in Motion Wellness Center, Conferencing & Fitness Studio

Should you know of someone in need of counselling, please kindly keep my virtual card and send it their way.

Grateful to all of you for your love and support 🩷

27/02/2026

Packing up is hard to do but onto new beginnings 🥹

Grateful for where I began but watch this space...

The Holding Space Wellness is expanding ✨😄

13/01/2026

Today I received a beautiful bracelet from a patient. It's only her second session and when she gave it to me she said "I made this for you. It represents how you make me feel and the space you hold. Jade is healing and you're a healing angel"

Ugh, my heart 🥹✨

I love what I do!!

23/12/2025

Dear Clients of The Holding Space Wellness,

As 2025 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you from my heart for trusting me with your journey this year.

It has truly been an honour and a privilege to sit alongside you through moments of hardship, healing, and growth. As well as to be included in your beautiful milestones and celebrations. Your courage, openness, and commitment to your own wellbeing continues to inspire me.

I am deeply grateful for each of you and look forward to another year of growth, connection, and togetherness.

With love,
Mel

05/11/2025

November marks Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.

Some statistics:
• over 75% of suicidal deaths are men
• men are less likely to receive a mental health diagnosis than woman

"Men often face the expectation to remain strong and silent in the face of extraordinarily difficult challenges, leading to some shocking and dangerous statistics (SA Federation for Mental Health, 2023; South African Society of Psychiatrists, 2024)."

"The belief that acknowledging mental health challenges is a weakness often leads men down a path of destructive behaviours. These can include alcohol and substance abuse, reckless sexual behaviours, emotional outbursts, and even violence (Gema, 2023; Ngwenya & Sumbane, 2022). Poor mental health among men is also linked to the high rates of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa (Gema, 2023). The increase in GBV is strongly related to the decline in men’s mental health, exacerbated by factors such as unemployment, job scarcity, and the rising cost of living (Gema, 2023)."

Men do not seek mental health help due to:
• stigma
• internalising symptoms such as manifesting distress for anger, irritability, involving themselves in substance abuse or risk-taking behaviours.
• undiagnoses
• lower treatment rates and
• social norms

If there is a male in your life (a spouse, partner, brother, cousin or friend) who is exhibiting the above symptoms. Please reach out to them, there is help available.

Men are important too ♡

10/09/2025

You are so worthy and there is help.

Please choose to stay ♡



***deprevention

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

✨ Today, September 10th, we pause for World Su***de Prevention Day, a day dedicated to awareness, compassion, and hope.

For anyone reading this, please remember:
🌻 You matter
🌻 I believe in you
🌻 I’m so glad you are here
🌻 The world needs you more than you know

With love,
❤️ Keshnie

***dePreventionDay

10/09/2025

📢Su***de is a global issue that affects people from all countries.

According to SADAG, who operate the country’s su***de hotlines, 1 in every 4 calls they receive is su***de-related. In South Africa, it is estimated that every day, 23 people lose their lives to su***de, the third-highest su***de rate out of all African countries. 💚

To commemorate ***dePreventionDay [WSPD] this year, SAFMH is excited to share a positive and inspiring message from a young social artist who is passionate about spreading hope. Read what inspired Javi’s music video below: "I made this project for those who need to hear this message. Whether you’re considering su***de or feeling anxious. You are worth it, it’s ok to be yourself, and you only need to believe in yourself and not let others bring you down. Express yourself." 🫂

You can watch the music video at the link below. PLEASE NOTE: The video deals with potentially triggering subject matter, so please approach with caution.

🔗https://www.safmh.org/world-su***de-prevention-day-2025/

11/08/2025

Meet your Ackermed Medical Centre Mental Health Counsellors!

To a passionate group of humans who thrive on providing affordable and accessible mental health care.

Introducing:

Melissa Terblanche: A licensed and listed Specialist Wellness Counsellor designated with the ASCHP.

Helen Fava: A licensed and listed Wellness Counsellor designated with ASCHP.

Bryan Brett: A licensed and listed Addiction Counsellor designated with BAPSA.

We cannot wait to welcome you into our space.

To our regular clients, welcome to your new space. To new clients, we are so excited to begin this journey with you.

Ackermed