Double Checking, Superstitions or OCD?
Wimbledon has just ended with Novak Djokovic winning the championship. Rafael Nadal one of the strong contenders, crashed out in the second round. During the last Wimbledon, Nadal was accused of time wasting by his opponent. That was not the first time. Watching Nadal...
I love my baby but why do I feel so blue?
By Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist, Director and founder of PsychMatters I have just given birth to a precious being, my little baby girl Natalia. It has been such a privilege to spend time getting to know her, meet her needs, and watch her grow. However, as...
Feeling Anxious – Is this normal?
By Zaakirah Mohamed, Psychologist Anxiety is a normal human emotion, and we all feel anxious from time to time. Mild Anxiety is required when we need to survive in dangerous situations, as well as to motivate us with every day challenges and objectives. Experiencing...
Soul Mates
by Tamarin Epstein, Educational Psychologist What are Soulmates? The concept of soulmates is a spiritual belief that, for each person in the world, there is an ideally suited mate, whom one is predestined to unite with in marriage. The result is a spiritually perfect,...
Infidelity – (S)he Cheats, should you stay?
As featured in the online Destiny Magazine, By Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist, Director Infidelity is one of the most unpleasant and painful experiences that can occur in a relationship as it is a violation of trust, feelings of betrayal and the questioning...
How Hatred only Hurts You
By Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Director of PsychMatters Centre "Holding on to Hate is like letting someone live rent-free in your mind" Many of us associate the month of February with love, adoration and friendship, with Valentine's Day...
PTSD – What is it?
By Sheethal Behari, Clinical Psychologist The festive season has come and gone. For many it is a time for being with family and friends, for winding down from a year of work and stress, for relaxing and enjoying everyday pleasures. However for some the festive season...
Happy December Holidays to our Dearest Clients and Readers
Message from Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist & Founder As the year draws to a close we at PsychMatters Centre have taken some time to reflect – not only on how we can continue to add value to you our invaluable clients, how to improve and grow...
Being a child in the 21st Century
Being a child in 2014 is vastly different to being a child a few short decades ago. Children today are bombarded with a highly competitive environment; they are expected to excel in the classroom, on the sports field and at extra-curricular activities. The trap...
What Career Path do I choose?
According to the Mail & Guardian, approximately 46% of student’s drop out of their three or four year tertiary studies. As we wind down toward the end of the year, matriculants are faced with what certificate, diploma or degree they should apply to study...
Healthy Living: Start afresh this Spring
by Dr. Mase Baholo According to the WHO, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social being, not simply the absence of disease. This definition extends to include steps, actions and strategies that an individual puts in place to achieve optimum health....
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury & Treatment
By Sheethal Behari, Clinical Psychologist What is it? Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an impact to the head that disrupts normal brain functioning. The impact is caused by an external mechanical force such as a motor vehicle accident, a gunshot wound,...