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.

When you make yourself a priority, you’re choosing to protect your peace, your growth, and your happiness. Remember, sel...
15/11/2025

When you make yourself a priority, you’re choosing to protect your peace, your growth, and your happiness. Remember, self-care isn’t selfish. It’s essential. Start putting yourself first, and watch how everything else falls into place.

Exam stress getting you down? Learn how to support your child during this crucial time! Share with a fellow parent who n...
14/11/2025

Exam stress getting you down? Learn how to support your child during this crucial time! Share with a fellow parent who needs this !📚

Let us reflect on how we engage with mental health content online. Social media can be a lifeline — but it can also blur...
13/11/2025

Let us reflect on how we engage with mental health content online.

Social media can be a lifeline — but it can also blur the line between sharing and struggling in public.

When mental health episodes are shared online, the person posting may re-experience trauma or lose control of their story. The audience, in turn, can experience emotional distress or even imitate what they see.

Let’s use these platforms mindfully:
💬 Add content warnings.
🧠 Avoid glamorizing crisis moments.
🌱 Share recovery, not just pain.
💚 And if you feel triggered — it’s okay to step away.

Sources: Oxford University (2023), Psychology Today, PubMed, Sage Journals.

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Stress is something we all experience, it is our body’s way of responding to challenges.However, when it becomes constan...
05/11/2025

Stress is something we all experience, it is our body’s way of responding to challenges.

However, when it becomes constant it can affect how we think, feel and function.

On this International Stress Awareness Day, let us take a moment to pause, breathe and check in with ourselves 💚.

Remember, stress is a signal and not a weakness.

Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. 💛On the 1st of November, National Children’s Day, we celebrate ...
01/11/2025

Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. 💛
On the 1st of November, National Children’s Day, we celebrate the rights, resilience, and wonder of children across South Africa.

Let’s take time to really see the world through a child’s eyes — to slow down, connect, and remind them that their feelings matter. 🌼

Every word of encouragement, every safe conversation, every moment of care helps shape a child’s sense of self-worth and hope for the future. 💚

💙 Depression Awareness Month: Understanding the Different Faces of Depression 💙Depression doesn’t always look the same f...
29/10/2025

💙 Depression Awareness Month: Understanding the Different Faces of Depression 💙

Depression doesn’t always look the same for everyone.
For some, it’s deep sadness and exhaustion. For others, it’s irritability, emptiness, or simply “feeling nothing at all.”

There are many types of depression, and recognizing the differences helps us respond with greater understanding and compassion. 🌿

From Major Depressive Disorder and Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia), to Postpartum Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and Bipolar Depression — each form carries its own challenges, symptoms, and healing paths.

Understanding the type of depression someone is facing can make a world of difference in how we support them — whether that’s encouraging professional help, offering empathy, or simply listening without judgment. 💬

This month, let’s continue to learn, share, and remind each other that depression is not a weakness — it’s a medical and emotional reality that deserves care, treatment, and compassion.

🕊️ Healing begins with awareness.

We celebrate neurodiversity and the many ways people experience, feel, and connect with the world.Mental health support ...
28/10/2025

We celebrate neurodiversity and the many ways people experience, feel, and connect with the world.
Mental health support is not “one-size-fits-all.” For individuals with Down syndrome, compassionate understanding and inclusion can make a profound difference.

🧠💛 Let’s keep creating a world where every mind — in all its uniqueness — feels supported.

💙 October is Depression Awareness Month 💙Depression isn’t always easy to see — sometimes it looks like exhaustion, irrit...
27/10/2025

💙 October is Depression Awareness Month 💙

Depression isn’t always easy to see — sometimes it looks like exhaustion, irritability, or silence instead of tears. Many people suffer quietly, masking their pain behind “I’m fine.”

This month, we’re raising awareness about the signs to look out for when someone you care about might be struggling. 🕊️

Here are a few warning signs that deserve attention and compassion:
⚠️ Withdrawal from friends, family, or activities once enjoyed
⚠️ Noticeable changes in sleep or appetite
⚠️ Loss of energy or persistent fatigue
⚠️ Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
⚠️ Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or emptiness
⚠️ Increased irritability or tearfulness
⚠️ Talking about feeling like a burden or wanting to disappear

If you notice these signs in a loved one — or even in yourself — remember: help is available and recovery is possible. 💬
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is, “You don’t have to go through this alone.”

Let’s continue to speak openly, listen deeply, and create spaces where mental health conversations are safe and stigma-free. 🌿

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀In South Africa, 1 in 27 women are likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer...
24/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

In South Africa, 1 in 27 women are likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime — making it the most common cancer affecting South African women. 💗

Each year, an estimated 14,700 new cases are diagnosed, and about 43,700 women are currently living with breast cancer (5-year prevalence). Early detection remains the most powerful tool we have: when diagnosed at an early stage, survival rates can be as high as 84%, compared to around 56% for late-stage diagnoses.

Beyond the physical toll, breast cancer carries a profound emotional and psychological impact — from anxiety and fear to body image challenges and changes in identity. Mental health support plays a vital role in recovery and long-term wellbeing. 🌿

This month, let’s:
✅ Encourage regular self-breast checks and screening.
✅ Share accurate information to reduce stigma and fear.
✅ Support those navigating treatment and survivorship.
✅ Remember that awareness isn’t just about statistics — it’s about compassion, education, and action.

Together, we can create a culture where early detection is prioritized, care is accessible, and no woman faces this journey alone. 💖

October is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 — a reminder that mental strain doesn’t always come from big life events.Ofte...
22/10/2025

October is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 — a reminder that mental strain doesn’t always come from big life events.

Often, it’s the “micro-stressors” — the constant pings, the tiny irritations, the invisible pressures — that slowly drain emotional energy.

💡 Try this today:
• Turn off notifications for one hour
• Step outside between meetings
• Use your commute or chores as a “mental reset”

Micro-recoveries build resilience — because small pauses matter as much as big breaks.

We’re excited to announce that Kgomotso will be live on YFM, tomorrow at 8am. She will be speaking on spending addiction...
20/10/2025

We’re excited to announce that Kgomotso will be live on YFM, tomorrow at 8am. She will be speaking on spending addictions/habits.

Tune in tomorrow!🤗

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀When it comes to breast cancer, misinformation can create fear, but knowledge brings em...
20/10/2025

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

When it comes to breast cancer, misinformation can create fear, but knowledge brings empowerment. 💗
This post is here to gently separate myths from facts, to remind you that early detection saves lives, and that awareness is an act of love, for yourself and for those you care about. 🌸

Let’s continue to speak openly, share accurate information, and support one another in courage and compassion.

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