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The Iris Foundation Registered Psychologists

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The Iris Foundation Registered Psychologists

Hannah Grace Tedder | Counselling Psychologist
Hillcrest, KZN
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The Iris Foundation, formerly Hannah Grace Counselling, is a growing psychology practice in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal. Run by Hannah Grace Tedder (Counselling Psychologist), the Iris Foundation is an organization grounding itself in values of health, family and resilience. A word laden with meaning, “iris” is a word that denotes promise, new life and growth. The Greeks referred to iris as a rainbow

, a symbol of promises, hope and renewal, even through the most harrowing experiences. Anatomically speaking, the iris regulates the light entering the eye, essentially the body’s vehicle to discern real from unreal, truth from lies. The iris is also a bold, bright flower with a strong root system, making it a sturdy, resilient plant. Feel free to reach out to enquire about pricing and availability.

27/05/2026

Back for the second year, this psychoeducational workshop will guide girls in exploring resilience, self-esteem, and well-being in a safe, supportive space.

Developed and facilitated by psychologists, Be Bolder is geared towards equipping your daughter to develop important skills to embrace their year with confidence.

Grades 4-5: 1 July 2026 (8am-12pm)
Grades 6-7: 2 July 2026 (8am-12pm)
Grades 8-9: 6 July 2026 (8am-12pm)
Grades 10-12: 7 July 2026 (8am-12pm)

For more info, WhatsApp 066 058 4057 or email admin@irisfoundation.co.za.

16/05/2026

They say your mind is like a train station - thoughts popping in and out all the time.

The reality is that you can’t control every thought that drops into your consciousness, but you get to decide what to do with it.

This is even true for those secret thoughts that terrify you, or disgust you, or those thoughts you’re too scared to say out loud.

Mentally classifying a particular as worrisome or “bad” encodes it as a problem, and makes it more likely to stick around.

Expert psychologist suggest that simply letting the thought just *be* a thought might be the best way to teach your brain to let it go.

Let it was over you. It feels uncomfortable, but that still doesn’t change that it’s a thought - completely harmless.

Thoughts will come, but they will also pass.

For more reading:
Overcoming unwanted intrusive thoughts: A CBT-based guide to getting over frightening, obsessive or disturbing thoughts (Seif & Winston, 2017)

12/05/2026

Couples therapy is not about choosing sides or deciding who is “right” but finding ways to build connection in spite of differences. By creating a safe, supportive space partners can learn to better understand one another, work through difficult patterns and learn healthier ways of navigating challenges together.

To book a couples session WhatsApp us on 066 058 4057 or email at admin@irisfoundation.co.za.

10/05/2026

Child psychotherapy is about creating a safe, supportive space where children can better understand their emotions, build resilience and coping skills, and develop the confidence and support needed to thrive. With a family-focused approach, our goal is to help your child thrive in their unique context.

To book a session or find out more, you can reach us on WhatsApp on 066 058 4057 or email us at admin@irisfoundation.co.za.

08/05/2026

Therapy is not about “fixing” you but about understanding the patterns, emotions, and experiences that shape your life and decisions, and building the skills, resilience, and self-understanding needed to move from surviving to thriving.

Individual sessions are now available for teens, adults and seniors. WhatsApp 066 058 4057 or email admin@irisfoundation.co.za to book your appointment.

07/05/2026

Hannah Tedder is a registerd Counselling Psychologist with a diverse range of clinical experience. Her approach to counselling is holistic, family-focused, and systems-informed, recognising that emotional difficulties do not exist in isolation, but are shaped by relationships, environments, life experiences, and patterns that develop over time. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all model, she tailors therapy to each client’s unique context, needs, and goals.

Her work focuses on helping clients understand the underlying patterns that may keep them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, discouraged, or disconnected. Integrating practical skills with deeper therapeutic exploration, Hannah aims to support clients in strengthening emotional regulation, building capacity and resilience, increasing self-understanding, and moving from survival toward thriving.

Hannah works with a range of emotional and psychological challenges, with particular interests in anxiety disorders and OCD, developmental disorders, relationship difficulties, and trauma. She is also currently completing a PhD in psychology, focusing on abandonment in early childhood and its effects across development and the lifespan.

To reach out, contact Hannah on 062 426 3998 or email hannah@irisfoundation.co.za.

06/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Rachel Olden as the newest member of the Iris team! Rachel will be practising from Durban (Berea) and Hillcrest.

Rachel is a registered Counselling Psychologist who believes meaningful change happens within a safe, collaborative therapeutic space. She prioritises meeting each client where they are and working together to make sense of their experiences, strengthen their sense of self, and support movement towards a more aligned, connected, and fulfilling life.

She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a range of concerns, including relationship difficulties, emotional dysregulation, trauma, anxiety, grief, stress, and low mood.

She also has a particular interest in how past experiences shape present-day thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Her approach integrates insight-oriented work with practical, skills-based strategies, supporting both deeper self-understanding and the development of tools for everyday life.

Rachel is available to receive bookings. To reach out, WhatsApp 072 939 0736 or email her on rachel@irisfoundation.co.za.

10/04/2026

We’re so excited to announce Kelly Comins as the newest member of our Iris team!

Kelly is a registered Counselling Psychologist who works with children, teens, adults, couples and families. She supports people navigating anxiety, depression, overwhelming thoughts, trauma, relationship difficulties, or patterns that keep them feeling stuck.

Kelly’s approach is warm, practical and holistic. She helps clients make sense of what they’re experiencing, challenges unhelpful thinking, and works collaboratively to develop more helpful ways of responding to difficult thoughts, emotions and relationship dynamics. She is also a big believer in using and developing the strengths and resources that a person already has.

Her biggest hope is to create a space where people feel understood and supported as they work towards greater freedom and connection in their lives.

Kelly is open and available for bookings. To make an appointment, contact her on 083 937 8822 or email her on kelly@irisfoundation.co.za.

28/01/2026

Anxiety’s two best friends are uncertainty and avoidance. We dislike the discomfort of not knowing, which drives us to avoid taking action at the risk of getting it wrong. We relax when we experience that relief we get from avoidance, but it never lasts, does it? Usually, the avoidance of uncertainty fuels anxiety more than it provides relief, triggering more distress the next time you experience the source.

Let’s reframe the drive towards intentional action from perfect action to good enough action.

If you’re avoiding something today, what steps can you take towards implementing a good enough solution?

For more reading, refer to Seif & Winston (2019): “Needing to Know for Sure”

04/01/2026

SPACE STILL AVAILABLE

Back for the second year, this psychoeducational workshop will guide girls in exploring resilience, self-esteem, and well-being in a safe, supportive space.

Developed and facilitated by psychologists, Be Bolder is geared towards equipping your daughter to develop important skills to embrace the 2026 school year with confidence.

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/V7m6QPH5kF
Grades 4-5: 7 Jan 2026 (07:30-11:30) or 8 Jan 2026 (12:30-16:30)
Grades 6-7: 7 Jan 2026 (12:30-16:30) or 12 Jan 2026 (07:30-11:30)
Grades 8-9: 8 Jan 2026 (07:30-11:30) or 12 Jan 2026 (12:30-16:30)
For more info, WhatsApp 062 426 3998 or email hannah@irisfoundation.co.za.

04/12/2025

Back for the second year, this psychoeducational workshop will guide girls in exploring resilience, self-esteem, and well-being in a safe, supportive space.

Developed and facilitated by psychologists, Be Bolder is geared towards equipping your daughter to develop important skills to embrace the 2026 school year with confidence.

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/V7m6QPH5kF

Grades 4-5: 7 Jan 2026 (07:30-11:30) or 8 Jan 2026 (12:30-16:30)
Grades 6-7: 7 Jan 2026 (12:30-16:30) or 12 Jan 2026 (07:30-11:30)
Grades 8-9: 8 Jan 2026 (07:30-11:30) or 12 Jan 2026 (12:30-16:30)

For more info, WhatsApp 062 426 3998 or email hannah@irisfoundation.co.za.

Address

39 Inanda Road
Hillcrest
3610

Opening Hours

Monday	07:30 - 16:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 16:30
Thursday	07:30 - 16:30
Friday	07:30 - 16:30

Telephone

+27624263998

Website

https://irisfoundation.co.za/

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