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Ready for therapy that works? I'm Marcel Harper, counselling psychologist with more than 20 years experience practicing REBT.

I help my patients get better rather than just feel better!

29/01/2026

Sometimes life and other people put us in impossible positions. These Catch-22s are stressful but don't have to ruin our day. Read on to see what can be done about them!
https://www.rationaltherapy.co.za/dealing-with-catch-22s/

11/12/2025

Family and Festive Season: These can be a match made in heaven.. or hell. REBT has some ideas on how to stay sane despite dealing with family troubles. Read more: https://www.rationaltherapy.co.za/family-trouble/

21/10/2025

Accepting adversities we cannot change is a core principle of REBT. But does that mean giving up? Not at all! In this article I discuss why acceptance is critical to your mental wellbeing.
https://www.rationaltherapy.co.za/rebt-acceptance/

06/10/2025

Wanting to know "Why" we are emotionally challenged or upset is normal. But not all "Why's" are created equal! Read the new article to find out why!
https://www.rationaltherapy.co.za/which_why_rebt/

21/08/2025

Having trouble with feeling hurt? REBT has some ideas on how to deal with that - see my latest article on the subject below!
https://www.rationaltherapy.co.za/understanding-emotional-hurt/

14/07/2025

A persistent and problematic idea is that we can control other people (and that they can control us). REBT has other ideas, and in this article, I take a look at the myth of controlling others.
https://www.rationaltherapy.co.za/cannot-control-others/

05/06/2025

Self-Esteem seems like a good idea initially but has severe limitations. Have a look at a REBT alternative below!
https://www.rationaltherapy.co.za/there-are-no-bad-or-good-people-giving-up-self-esteem-and-embracing-self-acceptance/

06/05/2025

REBT helps us distinguish between helpful and harmful emotions: And how to tip the balance toward better mental health. Read on for more on this below!

https://www.rationaltherapy.co.za/helpful-vs-harmful-emotions-an-rebt-approach/

25/03/2025

If you're new to therapy, you may wonder what it's all about. Is it a mysterious, semi-magical process? Nope. Just practical steps to better mental well-being. In fact, REBT is a lot like going to see a personal trainer at the gym. Only, it's your mind going to the gym, not your muscles! Read on to find out more.
https://www.rationaltherapy.co.za/why-therapy-is-gym-for-the-mind/

07/03/2025

Sometimes, life can feel like one darn thing after another. It’s relatively easy to get overly upset about this state of affairs, leading to further complications. In this article, I show you how to avoid letting everyday hassles get the better of you!
https://www.rationaltherapy.co.za/dealing-with-everyday-hassles-adversities-the-rebt-way/

14/02/2025

Angry much? In REBT, we generally don't think that anger is a beneficial emotion. To find out more about how to control your anger before it controls you, read on below!
https://www.rationaltherapy.co.za/common-myths-about-anger-and-better-alternatives/

02/02/2025

When we convince ourselves that we can't stand adversities that come our way, we shoot ourselves squarely in the (mental) foot. Read on for some alternatives to "I-can't-stand-it-itis"!
https://www.rationaltherapy.co.za/getting-over-things-you-think-you-cannot-stand-building-better-frustration-tolerance/

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