The Kind Centre

The Kind Centre making sure children, caregivers and other professionals learn how to handle big feelings.

Here’s what lights me up: helping a child to work through their feelings in a way that feels non-confrontational while providing them with the space to practice new skills. If you are a professional I offer many CPD accredited courses on: trauma, working with children, child abuse and self-development so feel free to contact me so we can see how I can help you serve those you work with better!

Whether you’re interested in a socio-emotional assessment of forensic investigation the less I know beforehand the bette...
02/02/2026

Whether you’re interested in a socio-emotional assessment of forensic investigation the less I know beforehand the better!

I want to remain as objective and neutral throughout the process so l ask that you give me as little information as possible!

Not sure which is the right fit? See some more information below or contact me directly! 💌

SOCIO-EMOTIONAL ASSESSMENT
I can’t wait to help you understand your child’s world, their interactions, how they view themselves, and their relationships.
Are they struggling at school or is it their Dad’s new relationship?
Do they like their new sibling? What’s their social, emotional and developmental experiences?
Understanding that every child is unique, and their emotional well-being is of utmost importance. A child’s socio-emotional development plays a significant role in shaping their future.
That’s why a Socio-Emotional Assessment is designed to help you gain insights into your child’s world and support their emotional growth.
The following aspects may be explored in the assessment:
* Experiences of home
* Experiences of school
* Relationships with parents and siblings
* Experience of both parents’ relationships
* Relationships with friends and significant others
* Identifying potential sources of discomfort or stress in the various environments andrelationships
* Screening for possible experiences of exposure to traumatic experiences

FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS
Determining if a child has been exposed to or experienced any kind of abuse is taken very seriously. This is why the process includes a full investigation, the compilation of a report and, if necessary, testifying in court.

Email me if you need more information or think you need to engage in this process 💛

You know what feels honest right now? Slowing down.I am noticing overload.My brain feels full.My phone feels loud.This w...
02/02/2026

You know what feels honest right now? Slowing down.

I am noticing overload.
My brain feels full.
My phone feels loud.
This work still matters to me.
Seeing children still matters.
Training still matters.
Supervising still matter.

What I need right now looks simple.

Less input and more space.

If you are feeling this too, you are not alone. This is me unplugging ✌🏼 see you soon, be kind to yourself 💛

As a grown up you may be concerned about a child’s development, eating or sleeping patterns and how they are getting alo...
02/02/2026

As a grown up you may be concerned about a child’s development, eating or sleeping patterns and how they are getting along with family and friends or at school.

Once you connect with me, I’ll ask you to share a bit about your child. Some background history and your concerns will be discussed. We’ll align on the duration, the hopes & the expectations. 🎨🧸🌈

The wheels are now in motion! I will get moving, dreaming up loads of creative ways to meet your child where they are. I’ll see your child once a week for at least six sessions 🚗

We will have feedback sessions at specific intervals where we
can discuss ways I can further support you or some creative ways we can support your child at school or outside of the playroom 🙌🏼

Through painting, story-telling, drawing or role playing, your child can find an outlet for their feelings of fear, anxiety, anger or sadness. 💛

Play Therapy is great for children with between the ages of 4 and 12 struggling with one or more of the following:
⭐ Low self-esteem
⭐ ADHD
⭐Anger
⭐Attachment Issues
⭐Autistic Spectrum
⭐Behaviour Problems
⭐Bereavement / Loss
⭐Bullying
⭐Nightmares
⭐Separated / Divorced Parents
⭐Under Performing (Academically, Socially, Culturally)
I’m ready to meet you where you’re at!
www.thekindcentre.co.za
simone@thekindcentre.co.za

Sometimes in supervision I catch myself masking. I use humor, quick answers, or shift the focus, even when something hea...
02/02/2026

Sometimes in supervision I catch myself masking. I use humor, quick answers, or shift the focus, even when something heavier is sitting underneath. It feels easier to hide behind the “mask” than to say the real thing out loud 🎭

Now that I get the opportunity to supervise others I’ve picked up on it and so I’ve started asking these questions in supervision 🙇🏻‍♀️

Over time, I’ve realized those moments are often the most important. They’re the places where growth happens, but only if I’m brave enough to pause and name what’s going on. 🌱 so I’m encouraging my supervisees to do the same ☀️

I’ve learned to ask myself and them: Are we laughing because it’s uncomfortable? Am I giving short one-liners because it feels safer than being honest? What are you really feeling?

Supervision is meant to hold all of that. The masks, the discomfort, and eventually, the truth underneath. 🙃

It’s tough to be vulnerable and reflective so let’s be give ourselves the opportunity to practice this and be kind while we do it 💛

Originally this was going to be a post on remaining present. To be in the moments because you might not have them again....
30/01/2026

Originally this was going to be a post on remaining present. To be in the moments because you might not have them again. You’ll never have this day again and you definitely won’t forget the first day you did a big presentation or the day you got accepted into a programme or your first breakthrough with a client. This post was going to focus on life being made up of “moments” and the importance of being in them. If that resonates with you then this post can end here. 🙇🏻‍♀️

BUT

This past week I had someone say something and it was just a “moment” but I have not stopped thinking about it, it’s completely made me question things. I’m self doubting and reflecting and this one moment has completely filled up my view. The view of myself, of others and of the journey. It was one moment. A moment that in five years, no five days time, I’m going to look back on and think “I cannot believe I gave it so much attention.” This one moment is not going to last forever so why am I spending so much energy on it?! Why am I letting it make me feel like rubbish. 🙈

We all have these moments. We say the wrong thing or do something silly or forget to do something and are called out. It feels like the moment is going to be the only thing people remember about us. It feels like the moment is too big and it clouds our view. It’s just a moment. ⛅️

It’ll pass. You’ll have more moments to apologise or prove them wrong. You’ll have moments to wallow and then moments to pick yourself up. This moment right now may have a purpose, it’ll shift you onto a new course or make you aware of how grateful you should be.

Regardless, it’s still a moment and if, right now you’re in a moment that’s uncomfortable or embarrassing or disappointing- take comfort in knowing it’s just a moment, it’ll pass. Afterwards there will be other moments filled with joy and kindness and wonder. Remember then, to be present in those moments too. 💕

Let’s get really rubbish at something. 🗑️ Usually beginning of the year posts are all let’s start the year off with 14 m...
22/01/2026

Let’s get really rubbish at something. 🗑️

Usually beginning of the year posts are all let’s start the year off with 14 million things to do. And incorporate a new routine or add some new technique.

NOT THIS YEAR. I saw this trend and I am jumping on it 🚮

let’s get really rubbish at:
Constantly being available🙅🏻‍♀️
Accepting every meeting 📅
Scheduling back to back clients 😴
Working outside of working hours ⏰
Accepting every work opportunity 🤯
Planning around work 🌪️
Working through break time ☕️

Come on? It sounds like being rubbish at something is actually good for you? 😉

Be kind to yourself 💛

It’s the beginning of the year and l’m really trying to focus on putting my energy where it needs to be instead of tryin...
21/01/2026

It’s the beginning of the year and l’m really trying to focus on putting my energy where it needs to be instead of trying to spread myself too thin! In doing so I have to look at reflecting and assessing what I can do better or what I may need to work on. So l’m calling myself out on a lot of things 👀

It’s not the easiest. It’s super uncomfortable but it’s necessary for growth a so maybe you need to call yourself out on a couple of things too? 🌱 People are referring to this year as the year of the horse and so they are galloping in but in order to do that, we need to see where we can grow and what opportunities there are for us to do that ☀️

You may not want to do this now and that’s okay too. Listen to your body. But maybe later on in the year you acknowledge some areas need a little more attention- then you can call yourself out 🙇🏻‍♀️

Be kind to yourself regardless 💛

I’m new to the supervision space. It’s one I LOVE but I’m always learning and suddenly I realised I am always starting o...
19/01/2026

I’m new to the supervision space. It’s one I LOVE but I’m always learning and suddenly I realised I am always starting our sessions the same way 🙃 so I’ve been trying out these opening lines and I thought I’d share them with you-

Sometimes trying something new work and sometimes it flops but you know what? I’m also learning and growing! 🌱 so test these out and see if they help you 💛

It can be so easy to schedule all your appointments, your to-do lists, and your administration hours.We want to fill up ...
15/01/2026

It can be so easy to schedule all your appointments, your to-do lists, and your administration hours.
We want to fill up our calendars because then we are “busy” and therefore we assume, “more productive.” No one is handing out rewards for being busy! No one is checking to see whether you filled every hour. So why not take some time to fill your cup rather than to fill your calendars.
🌱 A breathe in some fresh air
💧 hydrate
🙅🏻‍♀️ place some boundaries
✨ take time out reflect
😴 rest
⏰ take time for yourself

You only have one life. You need to fill it with things that make you enjoy it too. 💛

As a grown up you may be concerned about a child’s development, eating or sleeping patterns and how they are getting alo...
14/01/2026

As a grown up you may be concerned about a child’s development, eating or sleeping patterns and how they are getting along with family and friends or at school.

✨ Once you connect with me, I’ll ask you to share a bit about your child. Some background history and your concerns will be discussed. We’ll align on the duration, the hopes & the rates 🌈

✨ The wheels are now in motion! 🚗 I will get moving, dreaming up loads of creative ways to meet your child where they are. I’ll see your child once a week for a minimum of twelve times 🎨

✨ We will have feedback sessions at specific intervals where we can discuss was I can further support vou or some creative ways we can support your child at school or outside of the playroom 💕

✨ Through painting, story-telling, drawing or role playing, your child can find an outlet for their feelings of fear, anxiety, anger or sadness.

Play Therapy is great for children with between the ages of 4 and 12 struggling with one or more of the following:
⭐ Low self-esteem
⭐ADHD
⭐Anger
⭐Attachment Issues
⭐Autistic Spectrum
⭐Behaviour Probems
⭐Bereavement / Loss
⭐Bullying
⭐Nightmares
⭐Separated / Divorced Parents
⭐Under Performing (Academically, Socially, Culturally)

I’m ready to meet you where you’re at! 💌

Two things can be true at the same time. Feelings aren’t exclusive you don’t only feel one at a time. Sometimes you feel...
13/01/2026

Two things can be true at the same time. Feelings aren’t exclusive you don’t only feel one at a time. Sometimes you feel all the feelings and other times you don’t even know what to name the emotion.

The one feeling doesn’t take away from the other. It’s possible to be kind and set boundaries at the same time. Just like it’s possible to show kindness to others while still deciding what your next steps are. It’s possible to set a boundary but do it in a way that is kind and gentle.

It’s possible to feel a range of emotions when confronted with something. It’s possible everything is going to work out because it has in the past. It’s possible you’ll struggle in moments and thrive in others. It’s possible that you may need to change your mind while making decisions.

The world is full of possibilities and it’s possible you can feel many things at the same time. But it’s kind of exciting to think of all the possibilities and to remember you can be kind to yourself while you navigate them 💛

TIME TO CHECK-IN WITH YOURSELF 💛 it’s the start of the year so let’s reflect a little! Not because you need to make list...
12/01/2026

TIME TO CHECK-IN WITH YOURSELF 💛 it’s the start of the year so let’s reflect a little!
Not because you need to make lists upon lists of things to do.
Not because otherwise you’ll fall behind.
Not because you need to make sure you’re achieving something every single day.

DO IT because you want to make sure you’re spending your energy in the right way 💥
You want to make sure you’re enjoying moments of your week☀️
You want to make sure you’re doing more of what fills your cup💛
You want to focus on prioritising what’s working and bring awareness to what’s not 🌱

Read this with a cup of coffee in hand and take a couple of minutes to just check-in with yourself. ☕️ You might be surprised by what you come up with...

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