Blaauwberg Therapy Centre

22/04/2026

22/04/2026

21/04/2026

14/04/2026

“Where everybody knows your name…”
Remember "Cheers" that 1980's sitcom?

For us, that place is The Hatch at On the Rocks , Blouberg.

After our run, we stop for coffee, and TJ greets us by name, knows our order, and always has a smile.

It seems like such a small moment.
But it isn’t.

These everyday interactions, being seen, greeted, remembered, quietly calm the nervous system, lift mood, and remind us: I matter.

Connection doesn’t only happen in big conversations.
It lives in these small, consistent moments.

So next time you grab your coffee, pause.
It might be some of the simplest and most powerful medicines in your day.

13/04/2026

WHO EVER CALMED DOWN WHEN TOLD TO "CALM DOWN"?

We can learn how to calm it. rough instruction, but through connection, story, and shared understanding. Reading stories is connection, learning and imagination.

Training Your Dragon Brain helps children understand their big feelings,
and gives parents a way to guide them through those moments with calm and confidence.

Because when we understand the dragon…
we can learn how to calm it.

Available in English & Afrikaans
www.janetbytheway.co.za/store

13/04/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM! : Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (2-Year Contract)

We are inviting applications from a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist who is looking to deepen their clinical work within a supportive, experienced, and collaborative practice environment.
This is a two-year position based at Blaauwberg Therapy Centre, a well-established multidisciplinary practice working with children, adolescents, and families.

About the Role
This position offers an opportunity to develop confidence and skill in working with:
children and adolescents
family systems
high-conflict co-parenting dynamics
trauma-informed interventions
You will join a practice that values thoughtful, child-centred work and a relational approach to therapy.

What Makes This Role Different
This is not just a clinical post, it is a developmental and mentorship-based position.
For over 30 years, I have worked closely with early-career psychologists, supporting them to grow into confident, skilled practitioners.
This role includes:
Ongoing individual and group supervision
Exposure to complex family and co-parenting work
Opportunities to engage with structured programmes such as Chaos to Calm
Mentorship in building a sustainable and meaningful private practice
Opportunity to continue in an associate capacity beyond the initial contract

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
Is registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (HPCSA)
Has an interest in working with children and families
Is curious, reflective, and open to learning
Values supervision and ongoing professional development
Is able to work both independently and as part of a team

To Apply
Please send your CV and a brief letter outlining your interests and experience to:
jboffice@janetbytheway.co.za

13/04/2026

DOES YOUR CHILD GO FROM CALM TO MELTDOWN IN SECONDS?

Big feelings are hard.

One moment your child is calm…
the next, everything falls apart.

Tears. Anger. Shutdown.
And suddenly you’re left wondering ,
What just happened?

It’s not defiance.
It’s not “bad behaviour”.

It’s a child whose brain and body feel overwhelmed,
with no clear way to make sense of it.

Most children aren’t taught what to do with big feelings.
They just get told to stop.

But feelings don’t stop when we tell them to.
They need to be understood first.

www.janetbytheway.co.za