The end of a marriage is the end of a world.
Counselling before, during and after divorce or separation — for the grief, the chaos and the rebuilding.
Written by Elza Berk, Founder & registered counsellor · ASCHP WCW/271 · 20+ years’ clinical experience · Updated 28 September 2026
Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through. It is the end of a relationship, a household, a routine and often a future you planned. Even when leaving is right, the grief is real.
On top of the emotions come practical pressures: lawyers, money, maintenance, where the children will live, and conversations with an ex that can reopen the wound every time.
Counselling supports you through all of it — making decisions with a clearer head, grieving what was lost, protecting your children, and slowly rebuilding a life and identity that are your own.
We help with
- Deciding whether to stay or leave
- Grief, anger and guilt after separation
- Stress of legal and financial processes
- Helping children through the change
- Dealing with a high-conflict ex
- Rebuilding confidence and identity
You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out.
How we work with you.
Clarity
Thinking through decisions without pressure.
Grieving
Space for the loss, the anger and the relief.
Rebuilding
Finding your footing and your future again.
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
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
Can we come as a couple to separate well?
Yes. Couples counselling can help you separate respectfully, especially where there are children.
Can counselling help with a difficult ex?
Yes. We can help you set boundaries and communicate in ways that protect you and your children.
It’s been years since my divorce. Is it too late?
No. Many people carry divorce trauma for years. It is never too late.
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.