Trauma is defined as a unique individual experience triggered by a sudden, external overwhelming event or of persistent overwhelming conditions in which one’s ability to cope is compromised, as one experiences a real or perceived threat to his/her life, bodily...
Family Therapy is a field of Psychotherapy that assists families and couples to foster change and growth, with the aim to achieve healthy relations between parent and child; siblings and couples. The general focus towards a solution, involves the whole family through...
A committed partnership or a marriage can be one of the most rewarding kind of relationships, yet many couples are left feeling isolated, hurt and resentful, creating emotional and physical distance between them. Couples are faced with demanding lifestyles, financial...
Teenage Psychotherapy or Counselling is facilitated by a trained psychologist who has a special interest and experience in adolescent issues. Teenage or Adolescent Individual Therapy offers a teenager an opportunity to share and discuss problems on a one-on-one basis...
Edu-feedback Training (Play Attention): Facilitator Marzenna Almendro, Reg. Psychometrist Play Attention teaches children, students and adults the skills to survive and thrive in the classroom, lecture room and workplace. It is a dynamic integrated learning system...
PARENTING WISELY is a training workshop for Parents to learn empowering ways about family dynamics, understanding your child and misbehaviour and skills to teach parents to assist your child to be confident, masterful and gain self-control in their world. You will...
Facilitator: Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist Do you find yourself giving to everyone but feel depleted to give to yourself? Sick and tired of being Tired, Unappreciated, Neglected? When we practice the act of self-care, we are able to show up in the world as...
By Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist The song of Tina Turner “What’s LOVE got to do with it?” is the theme for this month. With yet another Valentine’s coming up, with couples’ expectations to give the right gift; anxious anticipation of a possible date by the...
WiTalk Support Group Leader: Sharon Spiegel-Wagner – Honours Psychology Student & Performing Artist What is a Support Group and Why Join? Compliments from SADAG (The South African Depression and Anxiety Group) Depression, anger, loneliness and other emotions...
“Through the services that we provide at PsychMatters, we have recognised much need for all the mothers in our local community whom desire a voice and a support system to assist them through the most responsible role and journey – being a mother. Our ‘Mothers’...
Compiled by Melanie Hamaty, Clinical Psychologist from PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre, Bedfordview – 011 450 3576 1. Following the birth of a baby, what should a couple’s REALISTIC expectations be in terms of their relationship? The birth of a baby...
The key to longevity is staying healthy by making good lifestyle choices. After all, it’s poor habits that generally decrease life expectancy by raising the risk of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even cancer. By Natasha Liviero,...
Feeling like you aren’t good enough? Struggling with poor body image? Experiencing inner turmoil from lack of clear direction? If any of these feel fittingly familiar, you may suffer from a sense of insecurity. By Natasha Liviero, contributions by Clinical...
By Kim Novick, CONTRIBUTION – JOANNA KLEOVOULOU,CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST Many couples find themselves being weighed down by life stress, demanding roles and built-up unresolved difficulties. This can create physical and emotional distance between the couple,...
THE “STORK TALK”: A Guide to speak wisely with your child about their Sexuality Facilitator: Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist, Johannesburg For many parents, raising a child is the most gratifying job—and one of the most challenging. Given the high statistics...
If you’re a manager you’ve probably had to deal with one: that subordinate who brings ego, tantrums, gossip and personal issues to work – turning the office into hell. Lerato Mogoatlhe profiles four common types. 1. The emotional manipulator No-one’s life is...
DUMP THE MID-YEAR SLUMP INTRO: De-energised? “Blah” sum up your mood? No wonder. Mid-year motivation failure plus winter weariness equals a double whammy, says Laura Twiggs. But don’t take it lying down, eating junk food and fueling your funk. Here’s how...
Fourways Review, 12 December 2008 Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist, Director of PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre The huge media response from parents in our Bryanston community regarding the issue of Bullying confirms that bullying is rife and not something...
Facilitator: Joanna Kleovoulou (Clinical Psychologist) A legend is said to be one that inspires. When last has your teen paid attention to the choices he or she makes or how they listen? Self-awareness and authenticity are one of the first steps towards taking...
Facilitator: Joanna Kleovoulou (Clinical Psychologist) Your child’s self-esteem: Healthy self-esteem is a child’s armour against the challenges of the world. Children who feel good about themselves seem to have an easier time handling conflicts, coping with life,...
