Any positive change is progress.
Addiction counselling for cannabis, stimulants, opioids and prescription medication — without judgement or ultimatums.
Written by Elza Berk, Founder & registered counsellor · ASCHP WCW/271 · 20+ years’ clinical experience · Updated 28 September 2026
People use drugs for reasons: to relax, to sleep, to cope with pain or trauma, to feel confident, to fit in, or simply to feel something different. Understanding the reason is where real change begins.
Harm reduction doesn’t demand that you stop before you get support. It helps you reduce the harm now — safer use, less use, or none at all — while working on what is underneath.
We work alongside doctors, psychiatrists, rehabs and 12-step programmes, and our structured monthly programme offers intensive support if you need more.
We work with
- Cannabis
- Cocaine and stimulants
- Methamphetamine (tik)
- Heroin and opioids
- Prescription medication
- Mixing substances
You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out.
Free craving tool →How we work with you.
Safety now
Reducing immediate risks, without judgement.
What’s underneath
Trauma, anxiety or pain that the use is managing.
Ongoing support
Single sessions or our structured monthly programme.
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
Will you report me to the police?
No. Counselling is confidential. The only exceptions are an immediate risk to life, a court order or protecting a child.
I’m on prescribed medication and worried about dependence. Can you help?
Yes. We work alongside your doctor, who should guide any tapering.
What is the addiction programme?
A month-to-month programme with three counselling sessions and one group session a week, plus peer support.
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.