Emotional Regulation support for people who feel overwhelmed, reactive or constantly "on"

THIS WORK MAY BE FOR YOU IF

You look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed.

You react more quickly or intensely than you’d like to.

You struggle to switch off, even when your day is done.

You hold a lot for others, but don’t always feel supported yourself.

You feel disconnected from your body or unsure what you’re feeling.

You’ve tried talking about things, but nothing has fully shifted.

You want practical ways to respond differently, not just more insight.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a place to start.

How we work together

This work is not about quick fixes. It’s about understanding what’s happening in your system and creating change that holds in real life.

1. We help your system settle

Before anything else, we create enough steadiness in your body so you’re not constantly in reaction mode.

2. We identify your patterns

We look at the emotional and behavioural patterns that keep repeating, and begin to understand where they come from.

3. We practise new responses

We use practical tools and real-life application so you can start responding differently, not just understanding more.

What guides this work

This work is grounded in the understanding that your reactions are not random.

They are patterns your body has learned over time.

Instead of trying to override them or push through them, we work by bringing awareness to what is happening beneath the surface.

From there, we create space for something different.

Not through force, but through repetition, practice, and integration.

This is not about fixing you.

It’s about helping you understand yourself more clearly so that change becomes possible in a way that actually holds.

Natalie

founder of Breathe. Play. Heal

With over 13 years of experience in the field, she is passionate about supporting and empowering individuals of all ages on their journey towards healing and holistic wellness.

Natalie holds a master’s degree in psychology and has formal training in therapeutic play.

She has recently incorporated hypnotherapy and breathwork into her offerings, expanding her tools to guide you towards personal growth and transformation.

Natalie’s approach is collaborative, working together with her clients to co-create a healing experience using these various methods.

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client testimonials

Kind words from our cleints

Natalie is a thoughtful, and intuitive therapist that creates a safe space for children to communicate and express their inner thoughts and feelings. We've also attended a child-breath workshop where we learnt fun and simple breathing techniques to help manage stress and big emotions. I absolutely love Natalie's integrated approach on mind, body and soul wellness. Her knowledge and curiosity makes her a very special therapist.

Sherilee M.

We got to know about Natalie when seeking help for our 17 yr old daughter, who is suffering from anxiety & depression. Not only did Natalie helped our daughter...she was also a blessing to us as parents because she has indirectly also taught us very useful supporting tactics & coping tools that will help us as a family to make our daughter's life/illness much easier. We now fully understand the do's & the don't of the depression because she has empowered us on how we can be the best supporting structure for our daughter ❤️. We are grateful to have met Natalie and we will definitely recommend her services to anyone who needs healing.

Matshepo S.

I have attended a few group breathwork sessions, as well as individual sessions, with Natalie and it has felt like a totally new discovery for me. I breathe every day! What more could there be to it? Well, there is so much more. Each session has brought me a new experience of myself, my breath, my emotions and some unexpected lessons. Natalie is attentive and knowledgeable in the way she guides breathwork and it has provided such a safe space to explore this new way of working. I have felt shifts physically, emotionally and spiritually. Thank you, Natalie. You are truly a beautiful soul and I'm so grateful that you introduced me to this practice.

Clare— a group breathwork attendee

Opening myself to breathwork initially came with anxiety and fear of the unknown. But having attended a couple of sessions guided by Natalie, I have come to a better understanding of the practice and its benefits. Breathwork has revealed some of the existing traumas sitting in my body affecting my overall wellbeing that I needed to confront in order to begin my journey down the path to find my healing. I'll forever be thankful to my dear friend that introduced me to it. Natalie guides the sessions with such gentleness. She creates a safe space that fosters openness and the opportunity to let go and just embrace whatever comes.

Neo— a group breathwork attendee

My daughter really struggles to communicate with people she doesn't know and she has quite a lot of anxiety. I have been encouraged to try medication to help with anxiety and medication, however I wanted to explore alternatives first. Natalie was very understanding and didn't push us either way. When my daughter was attending Play Therapy, the school noted a difference in her behaviour, without even know that she was attending therapy. I would be happy to recommend her services.

Simone Walker

My 2 boys saw Natalie when I was going through a divorce 5 years ago, and to this day both of them still talk about how Natalie helped them through that trying time. When my little girl started having problems with going to school, my boys immediately said she needed to go to Natalie because she is the best at helping kids. I am so grateful for everything Natalie has done for our family and for bringing the smiles back to my kids faces.

Sam de Kocker

I was first introduced to breathwork and Natalie at a day retreat. I have always been an explorer of my own spiritual development and growth, and have tried various forms of alternative therapies to get through life’s setbacks or just regain balance. Breathwork was not one … yet. The skills that I have since learned on how to use my breath to regulate my nervous system, my mind and so much more has been invaluable. I use these skills daily or when need be ... it’s so easy, accessible and effective because it’s your breath. Thank you Natalie .. for my past and future breathwork journeys facilitated by you 🩵

Bianca Boekhoed

Natalie, has positively changed the dynamic in our household to a more supportive, understanding and calm home. My daughter enjoys her play therapy sessions and is more and more grounded after each time. Natalie's feedback and guidance has helped us understand her personality better and given us the confidence to help parent her to the best of our abilities. My sessions have been instrumental in helping me calm my mind and focus on tasks better. I am so grateful for Natalie's insights and appreciate how she is able to bring out the best in us all.

Tina Smith