Maropeng Ralenala, Clinical Psychologist “Dear Maropeng, Why is it that I always seem to start off diets well, and then after a few weeks or even days, I fall completely off the wagon? Why do I have such terrible will-power to lose weight?”    ~ Samantha, Sandton Dear Samantha, Diets work. This we know. Every good …Read More

Education/ Training: BSocSci (Psychology) (UP) (cum laude) BA Hons (Psychology) (UJ) (cum laude) MA (Clinical Psychology) (UJ) (cum laude) Masters Research Dissertation title: “Romantic Disappointment: Betrayal, Rejection and Irrational Beliefs” (with Distinction) Clinical Internship at Tara Psychiatric Hospital: Children’s out-patient clinic, Children’s in-patient psychiatric ward, Adolescent psychiatric ward, Eating Disorders Unit, Family therapy clinic, Cognitive/Emotional …Read More

Motivate your staff and experience the rewards of a productive, healthy, happy team! Suggested topics; Need to lower cholesterol, need to lose weight, how do I diet and still have the energy to perform at my best? Control sugar levels, and thus anxiety, by eating right. Why calorie restriction leads to yo-yo dieting and weight …Read More