When your mind won’t switch off.
Counselling for constant worry, overthinking, a racing heart and the feeling that something bad is about to happen.
Written by Elza Berk, Founder & registered counsellor · ASCHP WCW/271 · 20+ years’ clinical experience · Updated 28 September 2026
Anxiety is the body’s alarm system doing its job — too loudly, too often. It can look like lying awake running through every worst case, avoiding calls or crowds, a tight chest before work, or needing everything to be perfect so nothing can go wrong.
Many people live with anxiety for years because they are still functioning. They get to work, look after everyone, and keep going — while feeling exhausted and on edge inside. You don’t have to wait until you can’t cope to ask for support.
In counselling we work on two levels: practical tools to calm the body and interrupt spiralling thoughts, and a deeper understanding of where the anxiety comes from — often old experiences that taught you the world wasn’t safe.
Anxiety can feel like
- Constant worry or overthinking
- A racing heart, tight chest or shallow breathing
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Irritability or feeling on edge
- Avoiding situations that make you nervous
- Needing reassurance or control
You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out.
Free anxiety tool →How we work with you.
Calm the body
Breathing, grounding and nervous-system skills you can use anywhere.
Untangle the thoughts
Noticing anxious thinking patterns and finding more balanced ways to respond.
Find the roots
Understanding what your anxiety is protecting you from — and what you need instead.
Choose who feels right.
Janika Cumpsty
Head of Supervision
“You don’t have to do your inner work alone. I help clients identify their inherent strength and take action toward the change they truly want to see.”
- Childhood trauma
- PTSD / CPTSD
- Sexual trauma
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Omashree Balie
Specialist Wellness Counsellor
“Seeking counselling is personal, difficult, and sometimes lonely — but the results are life-changing. I aim to make that journey as comfortable as possible.”
- Couples & marriage
- Divorce
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
English · Afrikaans
Mimi Shirindza
Registered Counsellor
“Every person carries the capacity for growth and renewal. My role is to walk alongside you as you rediscover and strengthen those inherent gifts.”
- Trauma
- Grief & loss
- Couples
English · Xitsonga · isiZulu
Hèlet Boustred
Registered Psychological Counsellor
“I have a strong passion for trauma work using Somatic Experiencing — a gentle, body-oriented approach that helps release stress and restore balance from within.”
- Trauma (Somatic Experiencing)
- Anxiety & depression
- Grief & loss
Afrikaans · English
Megan Andrew
Registered Counsellor
“I offer a safe space where clients feel heard and supported to better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and move towards meaningful change.”
- ADHD & autism
- Perinatal support
- Trauma
English
Chris Theron
Registered Counsellor
“Life teaches us to keep it together even when we’re falling apart. I believe healing starts when someone walks beside you — not ahead of you.”
- Trauma
- Anxiety & stress
- Life transitions
English · Afrikaans
Risimati Chauke
Social Worker
“I create a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can process their experiences and find practical pathways toward healing and resilience.”
- Addiction (harm reduction)
- Trauma
- Crisis intervention
English · Xitsonga · Tshivenda · isiZulu · Sepedi
Talita Kondlo
Registered Wellness Counsellor
“I take a compassionate, client-centred approach — creating a safe space to explore emotions, heal from the past, and build healthier ways of coping going forward.”
- Trauma
- Couples
- Anger management
English · isiXhosa · isiZulu
Jamie-Leigh Brickles
Registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor
“Counselling is collaborative, and at its core it’s about your heart. I believe we all have the answers deeply rooted within us; sometimes we just need the courage to reach for them.”
- Anxiety
- Grief & loss
- Trauma
English
Elza Berk
Founder & CEO · Registered Counsellor
“I built MyTruth because I needed it then and it didn’t exist. Every counsellor here has been chosen for their capacity to sit with what is real.”
- Addiction (harm reduction)
- Trauma
- Eating disorders
English · Afrikaans
Common questions
Is my anxiety bad enough for counselling?
If it is affecting your sleep, work, relationships or enjoyment of life, it is worth talking about. You don’t need to be in crisis.
Can counselling help without medication?
Many people find counselling helpful on its own; others use it alongside medication prescribed by a doctor or psychiatrist. We can work with either.
Do you have a free tool for anxious moments?
Yes — our free anxiety support tool offers guided breathing and grounding steps you can use on your phone.
Your truth deserves to be heard.
Choose a counsellor who speaks your language and understands your world. Sessions are online, private and booked in minutes.