Marc Greener Clinical Psychologist

Marc Greener Clinical Psychologist Hi there! I'm Marc, a Clinical Psychologist. I run a private practice in Westville, Durban.

Did you know your facial expression can influence how you feel?When we’re stressed or concentrating, we often hold tensi...
17/03/2026

Did you know your facial expression can influence how you feel?

When we’re stressed or concentrating, we often hold tension in our jaw, forehead, and shoulders without realising it. Your brain reads these physical signals as stress, which can keep you feeling tense.

Try this: unclench your jaw, drop your shoulders, soften your brow, and take one slow breath.

Sometimes small physical shifts are a good place to start when trying to change how you feel. 🙃☹️🙂

How are you feeling today? 🤔Taking a moment to pause and notice your feelings can be really helpful. Even just putting a...
20/02/2026

How are you feeling today? 🤔

Taking a moment to pause and notice your feelings can be really helpful. Even just putting a word to it makes a difference. The more you practise naming emotions, the clearer they become, shifting from “I feel bad” to something more specific like “I feel lonely” or “I feel overwhelmed.”

When you can name the feeling, it’s easier to know what to do next, whether that’s reaching out, resting, setting a boundary, or simply giving yourself a bit more understanding.

I know this one confuses a lot of people. They sound similar, and many think they’re the same thing, but they actually w...
06/11/2025

I know this one confuses a lot of people. They sound similar, and many think they’re the same thing, but they actually work together in different ways.

Here’s the simple version:

🧠 Psychology (that’s me!)
This is where we talk things through, exploring thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behaviour. It’s about understanding yourself better and learning tools to manage what you’re going through.

💊 Psychiatry (that’s who I might refer you to)
This is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication if needed, often working alongside therapy for things like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.

Both can be really helpful, it just depends on what kind of support you need.

As the week starts to wind down (or maybe not quite yet), take a moment to check back in with your body.Close your eyes,...
24/10/2025

As the week starts to wind down (or maybe not quite yet), take a moment to check back in with your body.

Close your eyes, take a slow breath in and out, and scan from the top of your head, down through your shoulders, chest, belly, hips, legs, and feet.

Notice where you’re holding tension and see if you can release even a little of it.

A small pause like this can make a big difference.

We can get so caught up in what’s going on in our minds that we forget to check in with our bodies. So, as we start the ...
20/10/2025

We can get so caught up in what’s going on in our minds that we forget to check in with our bodies. So, as we start the week, take a quick 30-second body scan to see how you’re really feeling, physically and emotionally.

Close your eyes, take a slow breath in and out, and move your attention from the top of your head down through your shoulders, chest, arms, belly, hips, thighs, and feet.

Notice any tension, lightness, or sensations that come up. This small pause helps you reconnect with yourself, wherever you are.

I’ll remind you again on Friday to check in as we wrap up the week.

Had such a great week of learning and connecting at the PsySSA Conference. It was my first time attending, and I was rea...
17/10/2025

Had such a great week of learning and connecting at the PsySSA Conference. It was my first time attending, and I was really impressed with how well it was run. Even better was getting to chat, share ideas, and connect with so many passionate people in the field.

Some of you may have already spotted a friendly “Hi there, Lauren here” when getting in touch. That’s because I’m excite...
26/09/2025

Some of you may have already spotted a friendly “Hi there, Lauren here” when getting in touch. That’s because I’m excited to officially welcome our new practice manager, Lauren, to the team.

She’s already fitting right in with her welcoming nature, and yes, her love of cats (almost a prerequisite around here).

I’m so grateful for her support and the energy she brings.
Say hi to Lauren when you get the chance!

My current bedside read has really made me stop and think.The Body Keeps the Score is a good reminder that what we often...
17/09/2025

My current bedside read has really made me stop and think.
The Body Keeps the Score is a good reminder that what we often accept as “normal,” like psychiatric diagnoses, can’t always capture the full depth of people’s lived experiences.

It’s a nudge to keep learning, stay curious, and not fall into the trap of thinking you know it all. In my experience, the people most certain they have all the answers are usually the ones missing the bigger picture.

As the weather gets colder, you might find yourself feeling a bit more sluggish or low without realising why. It’s commo...
28/07/2025

As the weather gets colder, you might find yourself feeling a bit more sluggish or low without realising why. It’s common during seasonal changes, especially when we’re spending more time indoors and getting less exposure to natural sunlight.

Sunlight plays an important role in supporting mood and energy levels, and when we’re not getting enough of it, it can start to show in how we feel, physically and mentally.

If you’ve noticed a shift, you’re not alone in that experience and there are small, helpful ways to support yourself:
• Try to get some morning light when you can
• Keep up gentle movement, even if it’s just a short walk
• Create simple daily routines that give your day structure
• Connect with friends and family
• Check in with how you’re feeling and respond with care

Seasonal changes affect more than just the weather. Take note, and give yourself what you need.

Big or small, every feeling matters.There’s no single “correct” way to feel.Sometimes it’s important to notice them and ...
18/07/2025

Big or small, every feeling matters.
There’s no single “correct” way to feel.
Sometimes it’s important to notice them and stay present.

Everyone who walks through my doors ends up talking about these team members and I really can’t blame them. 🐾Whether it’...
01/07/2025

Everyone who walks through my doors ends up talking about these team members and I really can’t blame them. 🐾

Whether it’s a gentle head boop from Pistachio the cat or a quick sighting of the resident peacocks and chickens wandering the property, these animals add something really special to the space.

Have you met them yet? Who’s your favourite member of the (unofficial) team?

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2 Knoll Road, Grayleigh, Westville
Durban
3629

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Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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