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Young people & identity · Student counselling

University is a lot. You don’t have to hold it alone.

Counselling for students navigating pressure, independence, identity and everything in between.

A student on campus steps with books and a laptop

Student life brings huge change at once: new independence, academic pressure, money worries, relationships, living away from home, and often being the first in the family to study.

Campus services can have long waiting lists. Online counselling means you can talk to a registered counsellor within days, from your room, between lectures.

We already support hundreds of bursary students through corporate programmes, so we understand the specific pressures students face.

Students come to us about

  • Exam stress and burnout
  • Anxiety and low mood
  • Homesickness and loneliness
  • Relationships and breakups
  • Family pressure and expectations
  • Identity and belonging on campus

You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out.

How counselling helps

How we work with you.

Quick access

Registered counsellors without long waiting lists.

Study-life balance

Managing pressure, deadlines and rest.

Someone in your corner

Consistent support through a demanding time.

Counsellors for this

Choose who feels right.

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 it expensive?

Individual sessions start at R977.50. If your bursary provider or university has a MyTruth programme, sessions may be covered.

Can my university arrange sessions for students?

Yes — we run student support programmes for bursary funders and institutions. See our corporate page.

Can I have a session on WhatsApp?

Yes, if that is easier for you.

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.

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