Blog - Charles W. Clark

CBT-I for for Insomnia

Understanding CBT-I for Insomnia: A Path to Restful Sleep Insomnia, or difficulty falling and staying asleep, affects millions of people worldwide. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a highly effective, non-pharmaceutical treatment designed to tackle...

Showing up Emotionally

The Importance of Acknowledging Emotions: Lessons from a Tragic Event Recently, we visited the site of the tragic building collapse in George to see if we could offer any help. It was a week after the event, yet desperate families were still waiting for news of their...

Fostering Emotional Regulation Skills in our Children

Emotional Maturity in Children: A Proud Moment for My Grandson As a grandfather and a professional counsellor, I'm always deeply touched by moments that reflect the emotional growth and maturity in children. Recently, my daughter shared a proud moment about her...

The Critical Role of Attachment in Emotional Regulation

Understanding the Importance of Proper Attachment: Insights from Latest Research Introduction In my psychology practice, here in the beautiful city of George, Western Cape I often encounter clients whose emotional and relational challengers can be traced back to their...

Transforming Love and Connection: A Guide to Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples

Introduction: Have you ever found yourself caught in the tangled web of relationship conflicts, wondering how you and your partner drifted so far apart? Do you long for a deeper, more secure emotional connection in your relationship? If so, you’re not alone, and...

Understanding Schema Therapy: A Path to Healing and Transformation

Introduction: Do you find yourself struggling with recurring negative emotional patterns, unsatisfying relationships, or feelings of inadequacy? If so, Schema Therapy might be the key to unlocking a brighter, more fulfilling future. In this blog, we’ll explore what...

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Modern psychology is grounded in the medical model, and the medical model rests on the assumption of healthy normality; that humans are inherently happy, connnected with others, altruistic and at peace with themselves....

Individual Counselling

Individual Counselling Many of us hold the assumption that we are broken and need to be fixed before we can move forward in life. In this effort to “fix” ourselves, we work really hard to control our thoughts and feelings, only to discover that this is exhausting and,...

My Services

Pyschological Services. My approach is founded on a model of psychological flexibility known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT. Please see below for services available. I provide a free 15-minute telephonic consultation to discuss your needs and to make an...

Psychological flexibility: How love turns pain into purpose | Steven Hayes | TEDxUniversityofNevada