Yanga Botolo Clinical Psychologist

03/11/2025

Monday morning with coffee

Woke up without electricity, lots of admin and clients to see. Could have been a morning from hell… rescued by coffee.

Thank God for coffee, was beginning to feel overwhelmed. Already feeling much better and ready to go.

Grateful I took the time to remember what could help to ground myself.

25/10/2025

We believe we listen, but rarely do we listen with genuine comprehension and profound empathy. Yet listening of this distinctive kind is one of the most powerful catalysts for transformation that I know~ Carl Rogers.

24/10/2025

21/10/2025

Coping skills

To maintain good mental health, we need to know how to cope with life stressors.

Here are some examples;

Problem-solving
Social support
Knowing when to ask for help (including professional help)
Prayer and/or meditation
One thing at a time
Visualise the most positive outcome
Finding and doing things you enjoy
Distracting techniques- watching tv, exercise , reading etc
Journaling

Stay healthy

17/10/2025

Fathers often keep a toolbox, why?
Because in a household something will definitely break. This is inevitable. The door handles, cardboards, something is bound to breakdown.

This is also true about life, something will definitely go wrong, that is inevitable. Like fathers, we all need a toolbox, a different kind of a toolbox, a Mental Health toolbox.

What should we have in our mental health toolbox?
Coping skills. We need to know how to cope with life stressors because they will definitely come.

10/10/2025

10th October is World Mental Health Day

Here is what you need to know about mental health💚

13/09/2025

Our Serene Therapy Facility📍🏠

02/09/2025

Marital therapy.

The fundamental purpose of marriage is to build marriage. It is essential for couples to recognise and internalise this principle throughout their marital journey.
This awareness will prompt couples to evaluate every decision and action, considering questions like: Will this action (such as infidelity, taking sides with in-laws, prioritising friendships over spousal relationships, etc.) strengthen or compromise my marriage? Does my communication approach (including behaviors like insults, dominating conversations, or not listening actively) support or hinder the marital building process?