Sharon Boyce Counselling Psychologist

Sharon Boyce Counselling Psychologist .

07/03/2026

Join us in Johannesburg, South Africa for a three-day, in-person ARCH training hosted by Sharon Boyce at Shillelagh Farm!⁠
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Grounded in our story-based facilitation framework, this immersive workshop brings the ARCH online learning to life through hands-on practice with horses in a peaceful, nature-based setting. Deepen your skills, gain personal insight, and connect with a welcoming community of practitioners committed to meaningful transformation.⁠
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This special South Africa training includes a bonus third day for extended practice and integration!⁠
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Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM⁠
Sunday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM⁠

This workshop is one of the steps towards ARCH Certification.
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Travel and lodging details, along with the full agenda are available here: https://arenasforchange.com/event/horses-sa426/

Happiness Comes Naturally: A 3-Part Series on Nature & Well-being🌱We often look for complex solutions to emotional distr...
06/03/2026

Happiness Comes Naturally: A 3-Part Series on Nature & Well-being🌱

We often look for complex solutions to emotional distress.

Yet research suggests that engaging with natural environments (even briefly) can improve mood, vitality, and life satisfaction.

Beyond stress reduction, nature can evoke awe and meaning - both strongly linked to well-being.

Perhaps this is why many therapeutic traditions, including eco-psychology, recognise the healing potential of the natural world.

Happiness may not be something we chase.
It may be something we return to.

Thank you for taking the time to engage with this three-part series.
I hope it offered something valuable and thought-provoking.💜

For further reflections and resources on mental health and nature-informed therapy, you are welcome to explore my website:https://www.sboycecounselling.com/

Happiness Comes Naturally: A 3-Part Series on Nature & Well-being 🌱The research is clear: people who feel more connected...
27/02/2026

Happiness Comes Naturally: A 3-Part Series on Nature & Well-being 🌱

The research is clear: people who feel more connected to nature report higher levels of well-being.

This connection is not abstract.
It is relational. 🤝🏼

When we slow down enough to notice the wind, the texture of bark, the presence of an animal - something shifts.

In therapeutic work, reconnecting with nature can support meaning, vitality, and a sense of belonging.

We are not meant to live disconnected.

Final part coming next week.

Happiness Comes Naturally: A 3-Part Series on Nature & Well-being🌱We often treat nature as optional - something nice if ...
20/02/2026

Happiness Comes Naturally: A 3-Part Series on Nature & Well-being🌱

We often treat nature as optional - something nice if we have time.

But research suggests that engaging with the natural world is one of the most accessible routes to improved well-being. 🌿

Even short periods in natural environments can improve mood and reduce stress.

In a world that moves quickly, perhaps part of healing is remembering where we belong.

This is one of the reasons I value integrating nature into therapeutic work.

Sometimes the path to feeling better begins outside 💜

Part 2 coming next week.

RESTORE & REGULATE: PRACTICAL STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERSEthical lapses rarely begin with misconduct ...
19/02/2026

RESTORE & REGULATE: PRACTICAL STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS

Ethical lapses rarely begin with misconduct — they begin with exhaustion and reduced self-awareness.

How regulated are you before you enter the consulting room?

Join us on 28 February (9–11 am) for
Cultivating Ethical Awareness Through the Body & the Land

A practical, experiential CPD workshop integrating breathwork and nature-based regulation to strengthen presence, boundaries, and ethical decision-making.

🎓 1 General + 1 Ethics CEU
📍 In-person | Limited spaces

Bookings: info@insightwellness.co.za or Call: 061 582 5397

We often believe that repeatedly thinking about a problem will eventually bring clarity or relief. But there’s an import...
10/02/2026

We often believe that repeatedly thinking about a problem will eventually bring clarity or relief. But there’s an important difference between reflection and rumination.

Reflection is active and curious.
It invites understanding, perspective, and movement forward.

Rumination, on the other hand, keeps us stuck - replaying the same distressing thoughts without creating change, often with a layer of harsh self-talk.

Noticing when your mind is looping is not a failure.
It’s an opportunity to pause, gently question the thought, and choose a kinder, more helpful way of responding to yourself.

Awareness is often the first step towards change.

For more reflections like this, check out my website: https://www.sboycecounselling.com/

Therapy is often associated with crisis - moments when everything feels like too much.But many people come to therapy wh...
23/01/2026

Therapy is often associated with crisis - moments when everything feels like too much.

But many people come to therapy when life is functioning, yet something feels misaligned, heavy, or unclear.

Therapy can be a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
A place to explore patterns, deepen self-understanding, and make meaning. Not because something is “wrong,” but because your inner world matters.

You don’t have to wait until things fall apart to seek support.
Sometimes therapy is simply about caring for yourself along the way.

20/01/2026

Nature-based psychological programmes promote psychological well-being and reduce stress. It is well known that we mental health professionals experience burnout and compassion fatigue.

Mental Health Professionals are invited to join Ashnee Kasseepursad and me for a self-care workshop series. This workshop is experiential, and one ethics and one general HPCSA CPD point has been applied for each of the six workshops in the series.

The start of a new year often brings pressure to set big goals or completely reinvent ourselves. But for many, that can ...
12/01/2026

The start of a new year often brings pressure to set big goals or completely reinvent ourselves. But for many, that can feel heavy and overwhelming.

What if this year, you chose something gentler?

Small, meaningful, bite-sized goals.
Habits that honour your real capacity. Steps that feel manageable rather than daunting.

It could be as simple as taking a 5-minute pause outside, drinking an extra glass of water, saying “no” once this week, or reaching out when you need support. These small choices create real momentum - and they deserve to be celebrated.

You don’t need to transform your life overnight.
You’re allowed to start softly, slowly, and with care. 💙

Wishing you a year of gentle growth and meaningful moments.
To read more on this topic, check out my blog post: https://www.sboycecounselling.com/post/beginning-the-year-gently-why-small-goals-create-meaningful-change

- Sharon

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