There is no right way to grieve.
Bereavement counselling for the loss of someone you love — and for the other losses life brings.
Written by Elza Berk, Founder & registered counsellor · ASCHP WCW/271 · 20+ years’ clinical experience · Updated 28 September 2026
Grief can arrive as tears, but also as numbness, anger, exhaustion, forgetfulness, or a strange calm. It can come in waves years later, triggered by a song, a smell or an ordinary Tuesday.
We grieve people, but we also grieve relationships, pregnancies, health, homes, countries, and the futures we imagined. These losses are real even when others don’t acknowledge them.
Grief counselling gives you room to feel whatever you feel, to speak about the person or life you lost, and to find a way to carry the loss while continuing to live.
Need help right now? If grief has brought thoughts of ending your life, please call SADAG on 0800 567 567 or Lifeline on 0861 322 322 now.
Grief can bring
- Waves of sadness, anger or guilt
- Numbness or disbelief
- Trouble sleeping or eating
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feeling alone even among people
- Pressure to “move on”
You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out.
Free grief tool →How we work with you.
Room to grieve
Every feeling is welcome — no timeline, no rush.
Honouring
Talking about who or what you lost, and what they meant.
Carrying it
Finding ways to live alongside the loss rather than around it.
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
- Grief & loss
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
When should I seek grief counselling?
Any time. Some people reach out in the first weeks; others months or years later when grief feels stuck.
What if the death was sudden or traumatic?
Please see our page on grief and traumatic loss, where grief is tangled with shock and trauma.
Is there something I can use on a hard day?
Yes — our free grief support tool offers gentle steps and words to hold on to.
Can I get support after losing a pet?
Yes. That grief is real too. See our page on losing a pet.
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.