Jacques Louw Kliniese Sielkundige Mosselbaai

Jacques Louw Kliniese Sielkundige Mosselbaai In my werk fokus ek spesifiek op volwassenes wat persoonlike- of verhoudings probleme ondervind.

We often picture depression as quiet sadness, but for many, it's loud. It's a short fuse, constant irritability, or a fe...
15/03/2026

We often picture depression as quiet sadness, but for many, it's loud. It's a short fuse, constant irritability, or a feeling of being angry at the world for no reason.

If you or someone you know seems persistently on edge or easily frustrated, it might be more than just a "bad mood." Recognizing that anger can be a primary symptom of depression is the first step toward understanding and getting the right support.

Call the practice for an appointment.

It's called an "anger attack," and it's a real symptom for many people with depression. It’s a sudden, intense wave of a...
13/03/2026

It's called an "anger attack," and it's a real symptom for many people with depression. It’s a sudden, intense wave of anger that feels completely out of proportion to the situation. It can even come with physical symptoms like a racing heart or chest tightness, similar to a panic attack.

What comes after? Usually, a wave of guilt and shame, which only deepens the depression. If this sounds familiar, please know you are not alone, and it's not a character flaw. It's a documented part of the depressive experience.

If you struggle with anger or depression, consider calling the practice for a consultation.

Societal pressure often teaches men to suppress emotions like sadness and vulnerability. So where does that pain go? For...
11/03/2026

Societal pressure often teaches men to suppress emotions like sadness and vulnerability.

So where does that pain go? For many, it gets channelled into anger, irritability, or aggression.

This isn't just an observation; it's backed by research. Clinicians are now learning that screening for anger is a crucial way to diagnose depression in men who might not identify with the "classic" symptoms.

If your frustration and anger feel constant, it could be a sign of something deeper. Reaching out is a sign of strength. Contact the practice for an appointment.

Ever felt overwhelmed by anger? Let’s break down the emotional, though and behavioural dimensions of anger with a pract...
10/03/2026

Ever felt overwhelmed by anger? Let’s break down the emotional, though and behavioural dimensions of anger with a practical example. Imaging being stuck in traffic.

Emotion (Anger): The initial surge of frustration and irritation you feel that is the pure emotional state of anger.

Thought (Hostility): As you sit in the traffic you might be thinking: “Why is that driver …”. These (negative) thoughts and judgements represent hostility which represent the cognitive state of anger.

Behaviour (Aggression): Now how do you react?

Anger-in – you might clench your jaw, grip the steering wheel tightly and silently fume. This is internalised aggression.
Anger-out – You might hoot, yell and make rude gestures. This is externalised aggression.

If you struggle with emotional regulation and if this struggle negatively effects your relationship with significant others, you may consider a consultation. Contact the practice for an appointment.

Emotional regulation do not require suppressing your feelings—it’s about shaping how emotions are expressed and acted up...
09/03/2026

Emotional regulation do not require suppressing your feelings—it’s about shaping how emotions are expressed and acted upon.

Why It Matters?

It enhances your resilience in grief, trauma, and daily stress.
It improves relationships by reducing reactive responses.
It supports decision‑making by balancing emotion with reason.
And builds long‑term mental health through self‑trust and emotional literacy.

Call the practice for an appointment if you struggle to communicate or display your emotions in ways that are constructive and relationally safe.

Mense met sosiale angs raak maklik emosioneel uitgeput en onttrek dikwels van ander, omdat hul senuweestelsels voortdure...
05/03/2026

Mense met sosiale angs raak maklik emosioneel uitgeput en onttrek dikwels van ander, omdat hul senuweestelsels voortdurend in ’n toestand van verhoogde waaksaamheid funksioneer.

Die voortdurende vrees vir beoordeling, verwerping of vernedering hou die liggaam en brein in ’n gespanne staat. Met tyd raak hierdie aanhoudende poging om sosiale bedreiging te bestuur uitputtend en lei dit tot emosionele uitbranding.

Skakel die praktyk vir 'n afspraak indien jy of jou geliefde met hierdie emosies sukkel.

Wanneer jy vir maande of jare lank met ’n kop vol bekommernisse leef, begin dit voel asof jou hele menswees soos 'n snaa...
04/03/2026

Wanneer jy vir maande of jare lank met ’n kop vol bekommernisse leef, begin dit voel asof jou hele menswees soos 'n snaar styfgetrek word.

Hierdie voortdurende waaksaamheid put jou uit. En wanneer ’n mens lank genoeg gespanne bly, raak selfs klein dinge groot. Jy word vinniger geïrriteerd, kortaf, of sommer kwaad, nie omdat jy ’n “kwaai mens” is nie, maar omdat jou liggaam al so lank in veg vir oorlewing vassteek.

Met Veralgemeende Angsversteurings gebeur dit dikwels: die liggaam se “veg”-reaksie geaktiveer bly, asof daar êrens ’n bedreiging is wat jy net nie kan sien nie.

Die gevaar is eindelose “wat as?”-gedagtes wat jou stelsel nooit kans gee om te ontspan nie.

Met tyd raak die irritasie en frustrasie nie ’n karakterfout nie, maar ’n "moegheid van altyd op jou senuwees wees".

Maak tyd vir jouself. Skakel die praktyk vir 'n konsultasie.

03/03/2026

Question: How does suppressing emotion affect our emotional wellbeing over time?

Answer: Suppressing emotions doesn't eliminate them. Instead, it leads to a rebound effect, where the suppressed emotion becomes more persistent and intrusive. This intensifies negative affectivity, meaning individuals feel worse over time, not better.

The impact on relationships?

Loved ones may feel confused by sudden shifts in mood or emotional withdrawal, unsure of what triggered the change.

The relationship may develop a pattern where emotional needs go unspoken, leading to unmet expectations and silent tension.

If you and your partner struggle with these patterns within the relationship, consider making an appointment. Contact the practice on 0824529260.

Do you know someone who seems to worry excessively about everything? They might be experiencing Generalized Anxiety Diso...
03/03/2026

Do you know someone who seems to worry excessively about everything? They might be experiencing Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

GAD is characterized by persistent, excessive, and often uncontrollable worry about various aspects of daily life.

But it's not just worry that defines GAD.

It also often comes with some intense emotional and physical signs that can be important clues for loved ones:

Irritability: A common symptom, this can manifest as a short temper or being easily annoyed, which can be perceived by others as a shift in mood or personality.

Restlessness: Feeling on edge or keyed up, making it hard to relax or settle down. This physical agitation can be an outward sign of the internal struggle.

Frustration & Unsuppressed Anger: The constant strain of pathological worry can lead to significant frustration, which can sometimes escalate into unsuppressed anger. This might be seen in disproportionate reactions to minor inconveniences or difficulty
managing emotional outbursts.

These manifestations aren't just internal experiences; they can be interpersonal clues for partners, family, and friends. Recognizing these signs can help foster understanding and encourage seeking support.

If you or someone you know is struggling with persistent worry, irritability, restlessness, or anger, please consider reaching out to a mental health professional. Support is available. Contact the practice for an appointment.

Aanhoudende bekommernis verhoog veral wanneer ons stil en passief raak. Om die sirkel van aanhoudende en onwillekeurige...
23/02/2026

Aanhoudende bekommernis verhoog veral wanneer ons stil en passief raak. Om die sirkel van aanhoudende en onwillekeurige negatiewe gedagtes te breek, moet jy jou brein se fokus verander. Die vinnigste manier om dit te doen, is deur jou liggaam te aktiveer.

Probeer een van die volgende:

1. As jy bewus raak dat jy besig is om jou te bekommer skuif die kollig. Die oomblik as jy begin om ‘n (toekomstige) probleem of gebeurtenis te oord**k (of die verlede te herkou), staan op en doen iets (konkreet). Kies ‘n taak wat jou aandag opeis—net nie iets wat jy kan doen sonder om te d**k nie. Bel dalk ‘n vriend.

2. Haal jouself “uit jou gedagtes” en sit jou in jou lyf. Anker jouself in die hier-en-nou deur ‘n eenvoudige tegniek te volg waar jy jou aandag vestig op jou huidige sintuiglike ervaring. Noem vyf dinge wat jy kan sien. Vier dinge wat jy kan hoor. Drie wat jy kan voel. Ontspan die skouers. Haal diep asem.

Alhoewel bogenoemde tegnieke sou kon meehelp om ‘n gevestigde denkpatroon te onderbreek – sou dit tog raadsaam wees – om binne die konteks van ‘n terapeutiese gesprek - jou reaksie op en hantering van onsekerheid te eksploreer.

Skakel die praktyk direk op die selfoon nommer 082 452 9260 indien jy belangstel in 'n afspraak.

16/02/2026

Oord**k jy, of kry jy herhalende gedagtes wat aanhoudend terugkeer na spesifiek ontstellende insidente of, mislukkings in die verlede...? “Ek moes dit nie gesê het nie...”; Ek voel so skaam..”; “As ek maar net ...”.

Terwyl die funksie van sulke herhalende denkpatrone dikwels ten doel het om die slegte ervarings te probeer verwerk het dit gewoonlik die teenoorgesteld uitwerking. Dit verdiep die emosionele ongemak. Hierin lê die teenstrydigheid. Hoe meer jy probeer om negatiewe emosies te beheer, of te analiseer met jou (veroordelende) gedagtes hoe meer raak jy verstrengel in ‘n maalkolk van negatiwiteit (en hoe slegter voel jy).

Laat skaamte, hartseer, woede of skuld opkom sonder oordeel—dit help om die emosionele lading te verlig.

Oorweeg die volgende:
In stede daarvan om die verlede te herkou benoem die proses waarmee jy besig is: “Ek tob alweer!” en stap dan weg van pogings om die probleem in jou kop te probeer oplos. Om bewus te wees van die proses – en dit ‘n naam te gee - help om afstand in te bou en keer dat jy nie deur ‘n stroom van hulpelose gedagtes teruggetrek te word nie. In die sin hoef jy nie ‘n gevangene van jou gedagtes te word nie.

Hierdie denk-patroon kom dikwels voor by persone wat sukkel met ‘n depressiewe of angstige gemoedstoestand. In jy of ‘n gesinslid vasval in ‘n onproduktiewe maalkolk van bekommernisse en negatiwiteit oorweeg ‘n konsultasie.

Aanlyn of in persoon. Skakel die praktyk op 0824529260.

Oord**k jy, of kry jy herhalende gedagtes wat aanhoudend terugkeer na spesifiek ontstellende insidente of, mislukkings i...
16/02/2026

Oord**k jy, of kry jy herhalende gedagtes wat aanhoudend terugkeer na spesifiek ontstellende insidente of, mislukkings in die verlede...? “Ek moes dit nie gesê het nie...”; Ek voel so skaam..”; “As ek maar net ...”.
Terwyl die funksie van sulke herhalende denkpatrone dikwels ten doel het om die slegte ervarings te probeer verwerk het dit gewoonlik die teenoorgesteld uitwerking. Dit verdiep die emosionele ongemak. Hierin lê die teenstrydigheid. Hoe meer jy probeer om negatiewe emosies te beheer, of te analiseer met jou (veroordelende) gedagtes hoe meer raak jy verstrengel in ‘n maalkolk van negatiwiteit (en hoe slegter voel jy).

Laat skaamte, hartseer, woede of skuld opkom sonder oordeel—dit help om die emosionele lading te verlig.

Oorweeg die volgende:
In stede daarvan om die verlede te herkou benoem die proses waarmee jy besig is: “Ek tob alweer!” en stap dan weg van pogings om die probleem in jou kop te probeer oplos. Om bewus te wees van die proses – en dit ‘n naam te gee - help om afstand in te bou en keer dat jy nie deur ‘n stroom van hulpelose gedagtes teruggetrek te word nie. In die sin hoef jy nie ‘n gevangene van jou gedagtes te word nie.

Hierdie denk-patroon kom dikwels voor by persone wat sukkel met ‘n depressiewe of angstige gemoedstoestand. In jy of ‘n gesinslid vasval in ‘n onproduktiewe maalkolk van bekommernisse en negatiwiteit oorweeg ‘n konsultasie. Aanlyn of in persoon afsprake.

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16 Malva
Mosselbaai
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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 22:00

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