The My Therapy journal

A moment to pause.
A different perspective.

Ideas for understanding yourself, your relationships, and the changes life brings. Read at your own pace.

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A place to begin · Relationships

What to discuss before starting marriage therapy

A practical starting point for couples considering a first appointment.

Read about starting together

Explore the journal

Something to
think about.

From everyday conversations to life’s difficult moments. Find a starting point that speaks to you.

Self-understanding

Making space between anger and your response

A conversation about what anger means in your life, and when to ask for support.

Read this perspective

Relationships

Finding a conversation after an affair

Questions to consider when trust has been disrupted and the next step feels uncertain.

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Life & change

Grief does not need a deadline

A place to begin when loss is part of the story you need to tell.

Read this perspective

Relationships

When relationship advice is not enough

How to think about a more personal conversation when general advice does not fit.

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Relationships

From first attraction to understanding each other

Questions for getting to know a relationship beyond its first impression.

Read this perspective

Journal imagery is illustrative. These articles offer general information; personal support starts with understanding your circumstances.

“Riaan guides you to heal yourself with perspective and practical application. He matched my pace and took my wounds as seriously and critically as I did.”
Amaris · South AfricaRead client experiencesIndividual experiences differ.

Professional background

Surrey College crest
Surrey CollegeClinical Hypnotherapy
& Psychotherapy
International Coaching Council ICC emblem
ICC — celebrating 30 years anniversary badge, from the supplied artwork
International
Coaching Council
Established in 1994
Meet our practitioners and read their qualifications

Media & professional features

In conversation. In the community.

VIA · DStv channel 147
VIA · DStv channel 147
iono.fm
iono.fm
Tuks FM 107.2
Tuks FM 107.2
Academy for Sexology
Academy for Sexology
Council for Sexual Health Professions
Council for Sexual Health Professions
LifeLine
LifeLine
RSG radio
RSG radio
CapeTalk radio
CapeTalk radio
702 talk radio
702 talk radio
Psychology Today
Psychology Today
Tuks FM 107.2
On airAnna-Mart van Wyk in conversation on Tuks FM 107.2Interview broadcast Thursday 8 October 2026 · 17 minutes

Media appearances, community connections and professional organisations featured by the practice.

Wherever you’re starting from,
you don’t have to figure it out alone.

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