Give PEACE a chance
By Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of PsychMatters Whether you believe in and celebrate Christmas or not, this time of the year is usually synonymous with values of forgiveness, peace, love, restoration and cheer. Reflecting on the year and...Hello Doctor – Emotional Eating
See Joanna Kleovoulou on Hello Doctor with Dr Mol.Shakeel’s Story
Shakeel started with the Play Attention Programme in March 2013. Even at seven years old, Shakeel is a bit of a perfectionist, and not getting the results he wanted was frustrating for him. He didn’t know how to “zone in” on the task at hand given to him, and ignore...Luca’s Story
Luca has always appeared to be a “bright child” but struggled to channel his intellectual capacity into everyday school tasks. His marks didn’t reflect his true potential. He found it difficult to ‘focus’ because he was focused in the classroom and tried hard. So why...Coping with exams
Download the SAFM The Talk Shop radio broadcast from 11 November 2013 done by Joanna Kleovoulou “Coping with exams”
Toxic Love – The dysfunctional attraction
By Chael Nel, Clinical Psychologist Toxic relationships can be defined by a continuous psychological, emotional or physical abuse. When a person is subjected to this type of destructive behaviour in a relationship it may lead to psychological trauma, depression and...What they really think… about your wobbly bits!
By Natasha Liviero Mostly, we focus on our perceived faults. Ask any women and she’ll list at least five things she would change about her body in a heartbeat. But, things are not always as they seem. We investigate further to reveal surprisingly positive...Secrets – good or bad for a relationship?
Download the SAFM The Talk Shop radio broadcast from 14 October 2013 done by Tamarin Epstein “Secrets – good or bad for a relationship?”
Exam Stress: A Guide for your Child
Facilitator Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist Many teenagers are at odds as to how best they can help themselves manage stress and do their best in exams in order to reach their full potential. It often is an anxious, overwhelming and daunting time for...