Far from home, not from understanding.
Talk to a counsellor who knows where you come from — the humour, the loadshedding, the family WhatsApp group and the guilt of leaving.
Written by Elza Berk, Founder & registered counsellor · ASCHP WCW/271 · 20+ years’ clinical experience · Updated 28 September 2026
Clients in more than 15 countries.
Many South Africans abroad find local counselling doesn’t quite fit — the counsellor is kind but doesn’t get the context. Our counsellors do.
Where do you live?
- Counselling for South Africans in the UK
- Counselling for South Africans in Australia
- Counselling for South Africans in the United States
- Counselling for South Africans in Dubai & the UAE
- Counselling for South Africans in New Zealand
- Counselling for South Africans in Canada
- Counselling for South Africans in the Netherlands
- Counselling for South Africans in Germany
What we help with
- Homesickness, loneliness and isolation
- Guilt about leaving family behind
- Culture shock and identity
- Relationship strain after relocation
- Grief for a loved one back home
- Work stress in a new system
- Raising children between two cultures
Simple from the first click.
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Pick a time that suits your zone
Our counsellors work across SAST and EAT, with morning and evening slots.
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Pay in any currency
Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. International cards accepted — no South African bank account needed.
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Talk in your language
English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Xitsonga and more.
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.