Therapy with Kelly

Therapy with Kelly An HPCSA registered counsellor providing online counselling sessions.

If the Monday Blues are heavy, pause and ask: What is one small thing I can do today that future me will thank me for? E...
15/09/2025

If the Monday Blues are heavy, pause and ask: What is one small thing I can do today that future me will thank me for?
Even the tiniest act of self-care counts.

Mondays don’t need to be conquered; they can simply be cared through.

Therapy isn’t just about what happens in the session: it’s also about how you show up for yourself before and after. Her...
12/09/2025

Therapy isn’t just about what happens in the session: it’s also about how you show up for yourself before and after.

Here are 5 gentle ways to prepare and make your sessions even more meaningful:
🌿 Reflect before you arrive
🌿 Keep notes of thoughts/feelings between sessions
🌿 Set a simple intention
🌿 Be as honest as you can (even about not knowing what to say)
🌿 Give yourself a little breathing room afterwards

Small steps, big difference.

Which of these do you already do, and which could you try next session?

Therapy can stir up a lot: sometimes you leave feeling lighter, sometimes a little raw. Both are okay. 🌿What matters is ...
10/09/2025

Therapy can stir up a lot: sometimes you leave feeling lighter, sometimes a little raw. Both are okay. 🌿

What matters is giving yourself a bit of space afterwards to let things settle. Even a few minutes can make a difference.

What’s your favorite way to decompress after therapy?

Monday is not here to overwhelm you. It’s simply an invitation to begin again. Take today one step, one breath, one task...
08/09/2025

Monday is not here to overwhelm you. It’s simply an invitation to begin again.
Take today one step, one breath, one task at a time.

You don’t need to have the whole week figured out, just the next right thing.

Do you find yourself struggling to focus, even on things you want to do?Science shows that endless short videos rewire o...
05/09/2025

Do you find yourself struggling to focus, even on things you want to do?

Science shows that endless short videos rewire our brains for constant novelty. Over time, this fragments our attention and makes sustained focus feel almost impossible.

But here’s the hopeful part: focus is like a muscle. With small daily habits like reading, journaling, and mindfulness, we can rebuild it.

One mindful choice today can strengthen your focus tomorrow.

Read more about this over on my latest blog post (link in bio).

Ever wondered why “just 5 minutes” on Reels turns into an hour?Each swipe gives a quick hit of pleasure, and before you ...
03/09/2025

Ever wondered why “just 5 minutes” on Reels turns into an hour?

Each swipe gives a quick hit of pleasure, and before you know it, you’re hooked in a loop that leaves everyday joys feeling dull.
It’s not your fault. These platforms are designed this way.

But knowing this gives you the power to pause, set boundaries, and choose presence.

👉 What helps you break the scroll?

Not every Monday has to be a ‘power start.’Some weeks begin slowly, and that’s okay. Your pace doesn’t determine your wo...
01/09/2025

Not every Monday has to be a ‘power start.’

Some weeks begin slowly, and that’s okay.
Your pace doesn’t determine your worth.

Be kind to yourself as you ease into this new week.

Mental health is for everyone. Period. Share this post to your stories to help reduce stigma.
30/08/2025

Mental health is for everyone. Period.

Share this post to your stories to help reduce stigma.

What if I told you therapy isn’t about having the “perfect words” or showing up a certain way? In therapy, it’s complete...
29/08/2025

What if I told you therapy isn’t about having the “perfect words” or showing up a certain way?

In therapy, it’s completely normal to:
✨ Laugh at random moments
✨ Cry unexpectedly
✨ Sit in silence
✨ Say “I don’t know what to say”

There’s no script, no performance. It’s just a space to be human.

Which one of these feels most comforting to know? Drop it in the comments.

Self-awareness isn’t about controlling emotions — it’s about understanding them. Every feeling is information. The more ...
28/08/2025

Self-awareness isn’t about controlling emotions — it’s about understanding them. Every feeling is information. The more you listen, the more empowered your choices become.

👉 Save this for your next emotional check-in.

Feeling overwhelmed at work? Save this post for some stress relief tips 🤍
10/03/2025

Feeling overwhelmed at work?

Save this post for some stress relief tips 🤍

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Constantia Emporium C/o Ladies Mile And, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia
Cape Town
7800

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00

Website

https://www.therapywithkelly.co.za/

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