When everything feels heavy.
Counselling for low mood, emptiness and exhaustion — for the days when getting through is the only goal.
Written by Elza Berk, Founder & registered counsellor · ASCHP WCW/271 · 20+ years’ clinical experience · Updated 28 September 2026
Depression isn’t just sadness. It can feel like numbness, exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix, losing interest in things you used to love, or a voice that tells you nothing will ever change and you are a burden.
It is a mental health condition, not a character flaw — and it lies. It tells you that reaching out is pointless. It isn’t. Depression responds to support, and small steps really do count.
In counselling we start where you are. Some days that means talking about what’s underneath; some days it means one small, doable step. Over time, we work on the patterns, losses and pressures that keep the weight in place.
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Depression can look like
- Low mood most days, or feeling nothing
- Losing interest in things you enjoyed
- Tiredness, low energy or sleeping too much or too little
- Harsh self-criticism or guilt
- Withdrawing from people
- Thoughts that life isn’t worth living
You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out.
Free low-mood tool →How we work with you.
A place to be honest
Somewhere you don’t have to pretend you are fine.
Small steps
Gentle, realistic actions that begin to shift the heaviness.
What’s underneath
Working with grief, trauma, burnout or relationships that feed the low mood.
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
English · Afrikaans · Dutch (reading)
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
Do I need a diagnosis to get help for depression?
No. If you have been feeling low for a while, that is reason enough to reach out. If a psychiatric assessment or medication would help, we can refer you and work alongside your doctor.
What if I don’t have energy for a session?
That’s common. Sessions can be by voice or WhatsApp, and it’s fine to come as you are.
Is there something I can use between sessions?
Yes — our free low-mood tool offers the smallest possible steps for heavy days.
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.