Discover the Path to Personal Growth

Empowering Lives Through DBT and life skills Counselling

Glenbrook Practice is committed to providing comprehensive and personalised care that fosters growth and self-awareness, essential components of overall well-being. Our guiding philosophy, “Growth Through Awareness,” underscores the significance of self-discovery and personal development in achieving mental health and personal fulfilment.

MEET: Jonathan Mitchell

Founded by Jonathan Mitchell in 2015, Glenbrook Practice (Pty) Ltd is built on a foundation of extensive experience and robust expertise. Following a 20-year career, Jonathan pursued an RA course, which paved the way for a full-time role at Kenilworth Clinic Cape Town adolescent unit KAYA (now Akeso Clinic Kenilworth). Over three years, Jonathan specialised in family, group, and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), enhancing his skills as a leader of the DBT group and observing its transformative effects on individuals.

Driven by a passion for continuous learning, Jonathan obtained a BA in Health Sciences and Social Services, focusing on Psychological Counseling. He further honed his skills through Lifeline’s personal growth and counselling courses, complemented by a year of volunteer work that enriched his counselling expertise.

Our Commitment

At Glenbrook Practice, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, supportive environment where clients are empowered to explore their inner landscapes, unlock their full potential, and lead a more enriched and balanced life. Our commitment to DBT underscores our approach to fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness in all our clients.

Understanding Dialectical Thinking

The Essence of Dialectical Thinking

Dialectical thinking is a method of reasoning that involves considering opposing viewpoints and arriving at a synthesis or resolution of opposing ideas. It is based on the idea that truth is not absolute but emerges from dialogue and debate between opposing perspectives.

The term “dialectic” comes from the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who used it to describe the method of Socrates, which involved asking questions to uncover the underlying assumptions and contradictions in a person’s beliefs. The philosopher Hegel later developed the concept of dialectical thinking further, describing a process of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis.
In practice, dialectical thinking involves identifying opposing ideas or perspectives, analysing their strengths and weaknesses, and synthesising them into a new understanding incorporating the best elements of both views.

Take the Next Step with Glenbrook Practice

Ready to embark on a journey towards better mental health and personal growth? Contact Joanna to find out about for personalised life skills counselling services, register for our transformative programmess, or enquire about our teen and tween 12 week Step-Upp Programmes.

Your and your families path to a more balanced and fulfilling life starts here.

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The fine print

DISCLAIMER:
DBT skills training neither replaces nor alters the key-working role of other professionals, Psychiatrists and Psychologists, currently seeing clients who are in DBT skills training. DBT skills makes a distinction between the roles of other providers as it is skills based and not psychotherapy. © Glenbrook Practice (Pty) Ltd 2025