Dr. Thembelihle Dube, Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice

17/01/2026

Compliments of the New Year!

The year is moving forward apace, and as a globe, we find our values tested.

It's a trying and illuminating time.

We are not powerless. In our respective spheres of influence, we can show up and do the best we can, to the best of our ability. One moment, one day, one step at a time...

As Brene Brown notes: we have to live our values and not merely profess them.
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The TD | Practice is open. I'm available to offer clinical supervision to clinicians who need ongoing support to make sense of the heavy clinical material we're having to contain. The TD | Practice continues to offer psychological support to individuals, couples, families and organisations.

There's no valour in struggling alone, ad nauseum - you waste precious time which you can't get back. There's value and utility in getting support, so you can get on with your life. Other times, you just need a safe space to untangle things in your psyche.
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If you're not sure what the problem is, but you know you or your team are not ok, together we can try figure it out. I'll await to hear from you.
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Now, take a minute or so to watch the video and share in a moment of joy I had with my marine friends last October. Enjoy.

All the best with the year ahead.
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Sincerely,

Dr. Thembelihle Dube
TD | Clinical Psychologist
+27792309084 | [email protected]
www.thembelihledube.com

07/12/2025

RaQuel Hopkins is a gift to the world.

Take a moment and tune in to this conversation. Raquel's reflections are clear, concise and wise.

I cannot wait to read her books.

Thank you RaQuel Hopkins for taking the time to tune in within then generously sharing your wisdom.

RaQuel Hopkins is a therapist and HR professional whose hot takes on growth and well-being have challenged how many people talk and think about mental health...

25/08/2025

TD | Journaling with Dr. Dube on Mondays | Guided meditation by Sue Cooper

It's a challenging time. There's a lot happening, many moving parts globally and locally. Sometimes there are no words... So, we acknowledge the feelings and nourish: we enlist nourishing movement, we lean on spiritual practices whatever they may be for us, we journal and lean into nourishing, wholesome relationships.

Sometimes, just being together in a space virtually or in-person helps.
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Things have changed on these social media streets. Here I was eagerly looking forward to spending time with you all, only to learn that I need a thousand followers or more to have live.

It's been such a joy spending this time with you all. It looks like our time together via InstaLive has been curtailed. While we may not be able to journal together, I hope you continue to nourish and not be deterred.

Thank you to everyone who always made the time and space to be here.

If things change, I'll definitely be back otherwise you can reach me via WhatsApp, my contact details are below.

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Take care and warm regards,

Dr. Thembelihle Dube
TD | Clinical Psychologist
MA Clin. Psych | PhD (Stell)
+2779 230 9084 | [email protected]
https://www.thembelihledube.com
Love. Be. Let be...

28/07/2025

TD | Journaling with Dr. Dube on Mondays | Guided meditation by Sue Cooper

Not many words. Just an overwhelming sense of awe and gratitude.

Deep breath in.
Deep breath out.

I am here now.
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Let's meet later this evening to continue leaning into the the silence through meditation and journaling. I'll see you at 21h00 GMT+2 on Instalive .thembelihledube_za with your journal.

Take care and warm regards,

Dr. Thembelihle Dube
TD | Clinical Psychologist
MA Clin. Psych | PhD (Stell)
+2779 230 9084 | [email protected]
https://www.thembelihledube.com
Love. Be. Let be...

23/06/2025

TD | Journaling with Dr. Dube on Mondays | Guided meditation by Sue Cooper

This too shall pass...

Have you ever been through such a harrowing experience, carrying the weight of it day in and day out. Then one day, unexpectedly, you wake up and things are as they were the day before but you don't feel as heavy as you did the day before and the day before that?

At most times, 'this too shall pass' feels like a dismissive, naive insult. No one is saying things will be rainbows and sunshine all day, everyday but you will not always feel exactly as you do right now, with this level of intensity. Meaning, if you're having a fairly joyful time, savour it fully. If today feels unbearable, remind yourself that this moment will pass whether or not you believe or like that.
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I'll see you all as per usual at the end of the month at 21h00 SAST on Instalive .thembelihledube_za with your journals.

Take care and warm regards,

Dr. Thembelihle Dube
TD | Clinical Psychologist
MA Clin. Psych | PhD (Stell)
+2779 230 9084 | [email protected]
https://www.thembelihledube.com
Love. Be. Let be...

26/05/2025

TD | Journaling with Dr. Dube on Mondays | Guided meditation by Sue Cooper

A moment to pause and be grateful to have a moment to nourish. So much is happening all around us, so much loss, pain and strife. There is also abundance, beauty and wonder, for that we give thanks.

Let's meet as we always do on the last Monday of the month. I'll see at 21h00 SAST on Instalive .thembelihledube_za with your journals.

Take care and warm regards,

Dr. Thembelihle Dube
TD | Clinical Psychologist
MA Clin. Psych | PhD (Stell)
+2779 230 9084 | [email protected]
https://www.thembelihledube.com
Love. Be. Let be...

28/04/2025

TD | Journaling with Dr. Dube on Mondays | Guided meditation by Sue Cooper

Take a moment.

Pause.

Breathe.

Be here. Now.

Allow yourself the privilege to pause and rest. Yes, you will do what needs to be done. You will do it. Just as you schedule all the tasks that need to be done, schedule rest and respect that time by, resting in earnest. You won't be able to do all the other things you want to do in the way you want to do them if you don't factor in rest as a regular practice.

This year is moving apace. Cut off burnout at the pass by making rest a regular practice. I respect the hustle and grind but it requires capacity. Capacity requires rest.

I'll see you later this evening for a moment to pause, meditate and journal. Let's connect at 21h00 SAST on Instalive .thembelihledube_za with your journals.

Take care and warm regards,

Dr. Thembelihle Dube
TD | Clinical Psychologist
MA Clin. Psych | PhD (Stell)
+2779 230 9084 | [email protected]
https://www.thembelihledube.com
Love. Be. Let be...

31/03/2025

TD | Journaling with Dr. Dube on Mondays | Guided meditation by Sue Cooper

One moment, one day, one step at a time...

When I was little, I remember my mom placing me on the kitchen counter while she cooked and baked. I was small and round, I looked longingly at the ground, the open door where the yard beckoned. I remembered that once our Maltese puppy was in the same situation, trapped on the counter. The puppy was braver than me, she threw herself on the ground then shook herself and scampered off towards freedom out of the kitchen door. Alas, I wasn't as brave as my Maltese. I suffered the very lengthy hymn session. With the hymn books in English, isiZulu and Setswana.

One day, I found myself far from home and I had to walk a fair distance home, alone, in scary terrain. Guess what? The whole time as I was walking alone through that unsafe plain heading home, it was those hymns that kept me going. I sang them over and over all the way home.
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Many morals to the story but the salient one today: sometimes the little things we do feel insignificant but they actually do matter. Focus on doing the best you can in taking each little step, guided by your values; eventually you'll get to where you want to go.

We're living in uncertain times where it sometimes feels as if the little steps don't count. They do. Let's all do what we can to the best of our abilities in our respective areas of expertise and spheres of influence.

I'll see you later at 21h00 on Instalive .thembelihledube_za to meditate briefly and journal.

Take care and warm regards,

Dr. Thembelihle Dube
TD | Clinical Psychologist
MA Clin. Psych | PhD (Stell)
+2779 230 9084 | [email protected]
https://www.thembelihledube.com
Image: IStock

24/02/2025

TD | Journaling with Dr. Dube on Mondays | Guided meditation by Sue Cooper

Days are not the same.
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As Mary Chapin Carpenter says: ... sometimes you're the windscreen, sometimes you're the bug...🐛
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Believe it or not, it is the last Monday of the month. Let's meet as we always do at 21h00 on Instalive .thembelihledube_za with your journals.

Take care and warm regards,

Dr. Thembelihle Dube
TD | Clinical Psychologist
MA Clin. Psych | PhD (Stell)
+2779 230 9084 | [email protected]
https://www.thembelihledube.com
Love. Be. Let be...

27/01/2025

TD | Journaling with Dr. Dube on Mondays | Guided meditation by Sue Cooper

What truly matters

I know many people look back on their youth with nostalgia. There are those who would exchange their current circumstances and return to their younger selves. I am most definitely, not that person! I am where I am meant to be and would have it no other way.

As I age, I've gotten clearer about what matters most: health, loved ones, service and contribution. I can do nothing if I'm mentally and physically unwell. Everything hinges on my capacity to be present. I'm learning to be more mindful of this reality. The older I get, the more important mindfulness about my health and well-being becomes.

My loved ones ground me and bring me joy. For all our humanness and all it comes with, it continues to be a privilege to love and be loved - this is not always a given for everyone.

I have made a commitment to be of service and to make a contribution through the work that I do. So each day, I ask myself: am I doing this to the best of my ability? Am I doing this in alignment with my values? I do what I can, to the best of my ability. Make no mistake though, my work is service and contribution made manifest. Hence, I move slowly, deliberately, conscientiously and with love.

I am so grateful!

Compliments of the New Year everyone. This, is my reflection this year.

Let's meet as we do, on the last Monday of the month at 21h00 on Instalive .thembelihledube_za

I'll see you later with your journals.

Take care and warm regards,

Dr. Thembelihle Dube
TD | Clinical Psychologist
MA Clin. Psych | PhD (Stell)
+2779 230 9084 | [email protected]
https://www.thembelihledube.com