The Couch

The Couch At The Couch, we're dedicated to empowering individuals on their mental health journey. Heal. Learn. Grow

With over a decade of experience, our multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatrists, and occupational therapists provide personalized care. The Couch is a private psychology practice based in Rivonia, Gauteng, South Africa.The Couch provides a wide range of psychological services.

05/03/2026

Moving Vlog Part 1 - Move into our new home with us!

We can’t wait to share our new home with you 🌿🧠

Living without water isn’t just a practical inconvenience. It can create chronic stress, emotional strain, and nervous s...
01/03/2026

Living without water isn’t just a practical inconvenience. It can create chronic stress, emotional strain, and nervous system overload.

This is not a failure to cope. It’s a human response to an unsustainable situation.

This post is for the many communities across South Africa who live with this uncertainty far more often than they should.

Save or share this post with someone who might need the reminder that they are not alone.🌻

There’s no right way to do therapy. Whatever shows up in the session - avoidance, silence, emotion - is often pointing y...
27/02/2026

There’s no right way to do therapy. Whatever shows up in the session - avoidance, silence, emotion - is often pointing you in the direction of what needs attention 🤍



Growth happens when we replace self-criticism with acceptance and patience. You are already enough, and healing begins w...
27/02/2026

Growth happens when we replace self-criticism with acceptance and patience. You are already enough, and healing begins when you start treating yourself with the same kindness you offer others.

Let this be your reminder to check in with yourself today.

Uncertainty is uncomfortable but your brain thrives on small, intentional steps. Pause, plan, and reclaim calm.
26/02/2026

Uncertainty is uncomfortable but your brain thrives on small, intentional steps. Pause, plan, and reclaim calm.

25/02/2026

Remember to adapt the lifestyle to your needs, not the other way around 🌷

Every feeling carries meaning. When we slow down and respond to ourselves with compassion instead of judgment, we create...
25/02/2026

Every feeling carries meaning. When we slow down and respond to ourselves with compassion instead of judgment, we create space for healing, growth, and self-understanding.

Today, give yourself permission to feel… and to be kind to yourself in the process. 💚

Discipline feels hard not because you lack motivation, but because your brain has learned to associate it with pain, pre...
23/02/2026

Discipline feels hard not because you lack motivation, but because your brain has learned to associate it with pain, pressure, and punishment.
And the nervous system will always choose comfort over threat.

When discipline becomes about identity, language, and self-love instead of self-control, the brain stops resisting and starts cooperating.
Discipline, or rather “devotion” isn’t something you force out of yourself. It’s something you grow into🌻

On Mother Language Day, we honour the languages that gave us our first words, that shape our identities and bring divers...
22/02/2026

On Mother Language Day, we honour the languages that gave us our first words, that shape our identities and bring diversity and unity into this world. In South Africa, with 12 official languages, each one tells a story worth honouring. Let’s keep our languages alive!🇿🇦

21/02/2026

Being sensitive to others’ moods isn’t a problem, however, feeling responsible for them is. Protect your energy 🌱


Big news! 🌿✨The Couch is moving.Our current premises has been sold, and from 2 March all sessions will take place at our...
17/02/2026

Big news! 🌿✨

The Couch is moving.

Our current premises has been sold, and from 2 March all sessions will take place at our new offices — just 5km from our current practice.

While change can feel uncertain (and even a little scary), it can also open the door to new energy, fresh beginnings, and growth. We’re looking forward to welcoming you into a refreshed space that continues to support your journey of healing, learning, and growing.

Our new home:
📍 Woodlands Office Park
20 Woodlands Drive, Woodmead, 2191
Block 14, First Floor.

We can’t wait to see you there 🤍

Burnout doesn’t mean you are weak. It means you’ve been strong for too long without enough support.Remember rest is prod...
15/02/2026

Burnout doesn’t mean you are weak. It means you’ve been strong for too long without enough support.

Remember rest is productive and healing is valid.



Address

Woodlands Office Park, 20 Woodlands Drive, Block 14, First Floor
Johannesburg
2191

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00
Thursday 08:00 - 19:00
Friday 08:00 - 19:00
Saturday 08:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+27112340741

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