Wellness Resources

Practical reading for emotional wellbeing

Articles on habits, relationships, emotional wellbeing and the questions that come up in counselling. Find ideas to reflect on and practical steps to consider in your own life.

Gut Health & MoodLatest article

Gut health and mental health in South Africa: why digestion and mood affect each other

There is a real connection between gut health and mental health — and it is also easy to promise more than the evidence can deliver.

3 November 2026 · 3 min read

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Emotional Wellbeing

Emotional Suppression: Why Holding It All In Costs More Than You Think

Hiding your emotions does not make them go away. A Cape Town counsellor explains the signs of emotional suppression, what it costs you and how to stop.

27 October 2026 · 13 min read

Supplements & Wellbeing

Supplements for anxiety in South Africa: what a counsellor actually recommends

Chamomile, lavender, ashwagandha, magnesium — what the evidence can and cannot tell you about supplements for anxiety, and how a counsellor would decide what's worth buying.

20 October 2026 · 4 min read

Getting Started with Counselling

Wellness Counsellor, Registered Counsellor, Psychologist or Psychiatrist: Who Do You Need in South Africa?

Unsure who to see in South Africa? How wellness counsellors, Registered Counsellors, psychologists and psychiatrists differ, and what schemes do and don't cover.

6 October 2026 · 12 min read

Habits & Mental Health

Healthy habits: how small changes can support your mental health

Explore why habits are hard to change and how small, repeatable steps can support your mental health without relying on willpower alone.

4 September 2026 · 16 min read

Relationships & Emotional Wellbeing

Healthy Boundaries: How to Set Them Without Feeling Guilty

Find practical ways to set boundaries, explain your limits and respond to guilt while making room for your needs and relationships.

31 July 2026 · 17 min read

Relationships & Mental Health

Types of narcissism: understanding patterns and protecting your wellbeing

Understand narcissistic patterns without diagnosing someone yourself, and explore boundaries, safety and support for difficult relationships.

20 June 2026 · 7 min read

Anxiety & Wellbeing

Managing Anxiety: When Your Mind Won't Slow Down

Understand what anxiety can feel like, explore practical ways to cope and learn when to seek further assessment or support.

10 June 2026 · 5 min read

Holistic Wellness

Holistic wellness: caring for your mind, body and spiritual wellbeing

Explore the connections between emotional wellbeing, daily habits and personal meaning, with practical ways to care for yourself.

27 May 2026 · 6 min read

Relationships

Mindful communication: making difficult conversations more manageable

Learn practical ways to listen, express your needs and respond thoughtfully when conversations with the people you care about become difficult.

10 January 2026 · 6 min read