Therapy PODS

09/03/2026

Seeing a therapist doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you. 🌱

Many people seek therapy to gain clarity, process complex emotions, navigate difficult experiences, or learn healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges. It can also be a powerful space for reflection, growth, and developing a deeper understanding of yourself.

Seeking support is not a weakness — it’s a meaningful step toward personal growth and wellbeing. Let’s continue to break the stigma around mental health and normalize asking for help. 💬

03/03/2026

Press play and turn up the volume 🎤✨

Listening to your favourite songs and singing along isn’t just fun, it’s powerful learning. Music helps you improve pronunciation, followings directions, imitating words, expand vocabulary and understand sentence structure.slp

23/02/2026

Treat your children with EQUAL love and compassion.
Every child deserves the chance to; make mistakes, express their feelings, and explore their own interests without being made to feel a sense of responsibility or expectation because they are "the oldest".
No matter how old your eldest child is, they are not "responsible" for their siblings, you - the parent - are responsible for ALL your children's, physical, mental, and emotional needs.
MA.G

18/02/2026

We are honoured to have a long standing collaboration with Cannons Creek Independent School, continuously working closely with and supporting their learners, parents and teachers. Our clinical psychologist, Sumayyah Khan - Clinical Psychologist shared valuable insights on the topic of ‘Little hearts, big feelings - navigating emotional regulation in early childhood’.

Click here to read more: https://cannonscreek.co.za/cannons-hosts-emotional-regulation-talk/

On Wednesday evening, we were fortunate to welcome Clinical Psychologist Sumayyah Khan. She spoke to local ECD centres and parents on the topic of ‘Little hearts, big feelings - navigating emotional regulation in early childhood’. Khan opened her talk with explaining that children move from co-regulation to self-regulation, and they need support so that they will develop resilience and positive relationships.

She outlined common emotional challenges, sharing strategies and tools / activities to overcome any dysregulation. Importantly she noted that a dysregulated adult cannot regulate a dysregulated child - “be the thermostat, not the thermometer”. Khan stressed the importance of practicing the strategies consistently, realising that the beginning will be difficult.

It was a very worthwhile experience as those in attendance could ask for advice on specific scenarios, and could also relate to issues raised. Click here to read more: https://cannonscreek.co.za/cannons-hosts-emotional-regulation-talk/

10/02/2026

When children are melting down, we want to support them and understand what is the problem. However, saying “use your words” won’t often help because strong emotions temporarily shut down the parts of the brain needed for language. In that moment, children often can’t access words, even if they have them when calm. Instead it would be helpful to focus on regulating the child so that they can speak once calm. .slp

03/02/2026

Meet our dream team! 🌟 We're a multidisciplinary team ready to support you and your little ones!

- Nicole Soames - Educational Psychologist
- Nadine Volkwyn - Occupational Therapist
- Sumayyah Khan - Clinical Psychologist
- Linnè Rossouw - Speech and Language Therapist

From educational assessments, to motor and sensory development, emotional regulation and speech development, we're here to help! 💪 Let's work together to unlock your child's full potential!

02/02/2026

We’re exited to officially welcome Linné Rossouw to our team! 🎉

As a speech therapist 🗣️📚, Linné helps children find their first words, express their wants and needs, build sentences, master speech sounds, and improve their literacy skills. ✨📖

26/01/2026

Back to school means the struggle to get back into routine and curb those screen time addictions which have inevitably been created over the long December holidays.

Taking the time to create a chart like this, that holds your child accountable, will save so much energy and stress for you and your child.

This type of chart can be implemented with children from the age of 8yrs upwards. They must be involved in creating the chart, use visual aids where needed for younger children, together you can make it colorful and fun.
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20/01/2026

Explore the concept of motor planning and its impact on children's learning and behavior...https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-06-motor-planning-poor-motor-planning-leads-lack-confidence-classroom/

Integrated Learning Strategies

Explore the concept of motor planning and its impact on children's learning and behavior...https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-06-motor-planning-poor-motor-planning-leads-lack-confidence-classroom/

13/01/2026

Welcome back! 🤗
We hope you all had a restful break and are ready for the year ahead.
The team at Therapy PODS are ready for a new year of growth and learning 🌿

We offer: Educational Psychology, Play Therapy, Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy services under one roof!

Here’s to a wonderful 2026.

15/12/2025

It’s been a wonderful year working with so many wonderful families and children! Wishing you all a well deserved holiday break ✨

01/12/2025

This is an important reminder as we go into the festive season, which is filled with get togethers with families and friends.
Children need to learn that they have autonomy over their bodies, they have the right to give affection only to who they feel comfortable. More importantly, they have the right to say no to giving/receiving affection when they don't feel comfortable.

Your duty as a parent/caregiver is to empower your children, not appease other adults. Let's keep our kids safe and allow them the power to choose.