The Tiny Room Counselling & Therapy

25/07/2025

Still scrolling for fulfillment?

The real challenge isn't what you're seeking - it's what you're missing within.

When you don't have a clear, confident opinion of yourself, you start living through everyone else's imagined opinions of you.

You overthink every conversation. Please people until you're exhausted. Say yes out of obligation, not choice. Carry guilt that isn't even yours.

Here's the truth
Most people aren't thinking about you as much as you think they are.

But without knowing who YOU are and what YOU stand for, you're trapped in a cycle of:
• People-pleasing to feel worthy
• Overthinking to avoid judgment
• Living by others' expectations
• Drowning in unnecessary guilt

What if you could trust your own opinion of yourself instead?

Our 8-session therapy process helps you develop that clear, confident sense of self so you can stop performing for approval and start living genuinely.

8 sessions over 8-weeks.
Proven results. Real contentment and inner peace.

Ready to completely feel free and at peace?

Book at www.thetinyroomtherapy.com

20/07/2025

🎓✨ INCREDIBLE NEWS! ✨🎓

We're thrilled to announce that Lucinda J. Valentine, our CEO & Lead Therapist, is embarking on her PhD in Mental Health at Lancaster University (thankfully it's remote) in just 8 weeks! This isn't just another academic milestone - it's a mission to save young lives.

Lucinda's groundbreaking research focuses on Adolescent Su***de Prevention through Self-Actualisation - a revolutionary approach that asks "What if we could help tweens & teens discover their superpowers to fight suicidal thoughts?"

While traditional methods focus on what's wrong, Lucinda's research explores what's RIGHT within each young person. Her work will investigate how discovering unique talents, creativity, and meaning can shield adolescents from fear-driven suicidal thoughts.

The game-changing questions driving this research:
How does discovering your true self protect against fear-driven su***de?
Which strengths (creativity, problem-solving, independence) work best?
How can we build therapy processes that unlock every adolescent's potential?

This PhD could revolutionise teen su***de prevention by focusing on EMPOWERMENT rather than just crisis intervention. Expected breakthroughs include targeted interventions, new understanding of how personal growth protects mental health, and revolutionary prevention strategies.

Help us spread the word! Share this post, connect us with potential funders, and support research that could transform how we help every teen discover they're meant to LIVE, not just survive.

***deprevention

11/07/2025

Transactional Relationships.

Do you conditionally love, have you been raised in a conditionally loving home, and are you conditionally loving yourself?

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07/07/2025

Real talk about therapy readiness

We need to address something we see too often in our practice. A fair amount of new clients come in wanting to control every single step of the therapy process - they have all the answers, know exactly what they need, and resist our professional guidance at every turn. Yet in those first few sessions, we find ourselves wondering: Why are you actually here?

Here's the truth: If you're not willing to trust the process and let your therapist do their job, therapy simply won't work. Your need to control everything will sabotage your own progress.

Trust the process
We have the training, experience, and proven methods. When you resist against our guidance or think you know better than the professional you're paying, you're wasting both your time and money.

Know your 'why'
Having at least some understanding of what brings you to therapy helps create a foundation for meaningful work. You don't need all the answers, but having a sense of what you'd like to explore or gain breakthrough with can make all the difference in your progress.

Therapy is a collaborative dance between you and your therapist. Bring your willingness to be vulnerable and trust the process - that's where the results happens.

Ready to take that step? We're here to support you. 💙

06/07/2025

Boss Your Life Across Every Dimension at The Tiny Room Counselling & Therapy

Struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck and purposeless? Our epic 8-session therapeutic framework addresses the whole you—not just symptoms.

We simultaneously address your:
Physical wellness & energy
Social connections & relationships
Daily behaviours & habits
Emotional regulation & expression
Mental clarity & life purpose

Unlike traditional therapy that focuses on problems, we have integrated cutting-edge approaches (CBT, Logotherapy, ACT, and a few other approaches) to help you discover your authentic purpose and unlock your full potential.

Our clients experience:
✨ Reduced depression & anxiety by 53%
✨ Meaningful relationships & community connection
✨ Daily habits aligned with your values
✨ Emotional resilience & authentic expression
✨ Clear life direction & unshakeable purpose

Stop autopiloting—start living. Your healthy progression isn't just about feeling better; it's about finally being a 100% YOU and contributing meaningfully to the world.

Ready to reset your entire life?
Book at www.thetinyroomtherapy.com

05/07/2025

Do I need therapy?

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https://thetinyroomtherapy.outgrow.us/TTRTmentalhealthquiz

05/07/2025

Yes? or No?

01/07/2025

The Weight of Witness
We carry the sacred burden of being trusted with stories that shouldn't have to exist - accounts of survival that test the limits of human resilience. Each session, we step into the aftermath of battles our clients have fought alone, often for years or decades.

Rather than observing from a clinical distance, we wade into the trenches alongside our clients. We become fellow warriors in their fight for not just survival but life, sharing the mud and chaos of their internal battlefields. This isn't therapy as usual - it's therapeutic warfare against trauma, despair, and the systems that have failed them.

There's the primary wound of hearing about unimaginable suffering, and then the secondary trauma of learning how many helpers along the way offered empty gestures instead of genuine refuge. We're not just treating the original harm - we're also healing the wounds left by inadequate care.

Our anger at the failures of other systems isn't unprofessional - it's the righteous fury that fuels our commitment to doing better. It takes tremendous strength to channel that anger into fierce, protective care rather than letting it consume us.

What we experience isn't just fatigue - it's the revered tiredness that comes from pouring our whole self into the work of restoration, helping people rebuild from ashes that were never meant to exist.

29/06/2025

Lucinda J. Valentine, our CEO & Lead Therapist needs your help to complete LIFE-SAVING RESEARCH on Adolescent Su***de Prevention

What if we could help tweens & teens discover their superpowers to fight suicidal thoughts?

THE BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH:
Unlocking Adolescent Potential to Save Lives

Every day, fear drives young people toward suicidal thoughts. But what if self-actualisation - helping tweens or teens discover their unique talents, creativity, and meaning - could be their shield against these dark moments?

WHY THIS MATTERS:
Fear kills dreams before they even begin
Adolescents struggling with suicidal thoughts often feel lost, powerless, and disconnected from their potential
Traditional approaches focus on what's wrong - this research focuses on what's RIGHT within each young person

THE GAME-CHANGING QUESTIONS:
How does discovering your true self protect against fear-driven su***de?
Which superpowers (creativity, problem-solving, independence) work best?
How can we build therapy processes that unlock every adolescents' potential?

EXPECTED BREAKTHROUGHS:
Targeted interventions that help adolescents discover their unique strengths
New understanding of how personal growth protects mental health
Training programs for teachers, therapists, and parents
Revolutionary su***de prevention strategies

THE URGENT NEED:
This PhD research could revolutionise how we prevent teen su***de by focusing on EMPOWERMENT rather than just crisis intervention.

But groundbreaking research needs funding. Every share, every connection, every conversation brings us closer to saving young lives.

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION:
SHARE this post to spread awareness
CONNECT us with potential funders
COMMENT if you know organisations that care about teen mental health
SUPPORT research that could save lives

Together, we can help every tween or teen discover they're not just surviving - they're meant to LIVE.

***deprevention ***dePrevention

28/06/2025

YES? or NO?

25/06/2025

FILLED OUT OUR INTAKE FORM BUT HAVEN'T BOOKED YET?

We get it. Taking that first step feels scary. You've done the hardest part by reaching out - now let us make the next step ridiculously easy for you.

HERE'S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:
✨ In the Week: We'll WhatsApp you within 24 hours to book your first session
✨ Week 1: You'll walk into a cozy, judgment-free space and feel instantly at ease
✨ Week 8: You'll leave with tools that actually work and a completely different relationship with your thoughts

BUT HERE'S THE THING...
Every day you wait is another day carrying that weight. And our July & August slots are filling up FAST.

YOUR TWO OPTIONS:
1️⃣ Keep scrolling and stay exactly where you are
2️⃣ Go to www.thetinyroomtherapy.com and click on 'Book Your First Session' to snap up a spot asap

Real talk: 89% of our clients say they wish they'd started sooner. Don't be the person looking back wishing you'd acted when you first felt that spark of hope.

👆 Comment "READY" or DM us now
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💌 Email: info@thetinyroomtherapy.com

21/06/2025

Are you a South African living abroad feeling disconnected from home AND your mental health?

You're not alone. Whether you're building a new life in London, chasing dreams in New York, or starting fresh in Sydney – the challenges of expat life can feel overwhelming.

Here's what makes us different:
✨ Only 8 sessions needed – structured, results-focused therapy
✨ South African therapists who truly understand your cultural background
✨ Flexible scheduling across all time zones
✨ Secure, private online sessions from anywhere in the world

From our recent clients:
🇩🇪 "Finally found a therapist who gets the expat struggle" - Sarah, Berlin
🇭🇰 "8 sessions changed everything for me" - Michael, Hong Kong
🇿🇦 "Amazing to have SA support while living in rural areas" - Thandi, Limpopo

Ready to invest in yourself?
👆 DM us
👆 Click the link in our bio to go to our website to book
👆 Tag a friend who might need this reminder

Your mental health doesn't have to wait until you're "back home"