Trauma counselling that goes at your pace.
Trauma-informed counselling with registered South African counsellors — online, confidential and in your language. You never have to relive what happened to begin healing.
Written by Elza Berk, Founder & registered counsellor · ASCHP WCW/271 · 20+ years’ clinical experience · Updated 28 September 2026
What is trauma?
Trauma is not only what happened to you. It is what happened inside you as a result — the way your mind and body learned to protect you when something was too much to bear.
It might come from one overwhelming event, like a hijacking, an assault or a sudden death. It might come from years of living with abuse, neglect or violence. It might even come from before you were born, carried through your family and community.
However it began, trauma can show up as anxiety, numbness, anger, shame, difficulty trusting, trouble sleeping, or a body that never quite relaxes. These are not signs of weakness. They are signs that you survived.
How we work with trauma
Every one of our counsellors is trauma-informed. That means safety comes first, you set the pace, and we never push you to retell your story before you are ready. We draw on inner child work, Somatic Experiencing, CBT and DBT, and person-centred approaches — and we work alongside psychiatrists and doctors where needed.
Trauma counselling at a glance
- 50-minute online sessions, from R977.50
- WhatsApp, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams
- English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Xitsonga, Tshivenda, Sepedi and more
- No diagnosis or referral needed
- Strictly confidential (POPIA)
Find the support that fits what you’re carrying.
Childhood trauma
Counselling for adults carrying the effects of a childhood that wasn’t safe — whether or not you have the words for it yet.
Read more →PTSD & complex trauma (CPTSD)
Trauma-informed counselling support for the long shadow of frightening or overwhelming experiences — one event, or many over years.
Read more →Sexual trauma
Confidential counselling after sexual assault, rape or sexual abuse — whether it happened last week or decades ago.
Read more →Generational trauma
Culturally informed counselling for the trauma passed down through families and communities — and the patterns you want to end with you.
Read more →Crime & violence trauma
Counselling for the shock, fear and anger that can follow violent crime — for you, and for the family members who were there or who were affected.
Read more →Gender-based violence & domestic abuse
Confidential counselling for survivors of gender-based violence and domestic abuse: physical, emotional, financial, sexual or coercive.
Read more →Grief & traumatic loss
Counselling for loss that was sudden, violent, complicated or unspoken — and for grief you are carrying from far away.
Read more →Somatic Experiencing (body-based trauma healing)
A gentle, body-based approach to trauma for when talking alone hasn’t been enough.
Read more →Birth trauma & perinatal support
Support for difficult births, pregnancy loss, and the anxiety and low mood that can come before and after a baby arrives.
Read more →Also see narcissistic abuse and coercive control.
People who do this work every day.
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
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
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
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
Questions about trauma counselling
What is trauma?
Trauma is the lasting effect of an experience that overwhelmed your ability to cope — a single event such as a hijacking or assault, or ongoing harm such as abuse, neglect or living with violence. It is defined less by what happened than by how it continues to affect you.
What are the different types of trauma?
People often talk about acute trauma (a single event), chronic or complex trauma (repeated, long-lasting harm), childhood or developmental trauma, sexual trauma, generational trauma passed through families and communities, and traumatic loss. Each has its own page on this site.
Can online counselling help with trauma?
Yes. Trauma-informed counselling works well online, and many people find it easier to feel safe from their own space. We go at your pace and never push you to relive what happened.
Do I need a diagnosis to get trauma counselling?
No. You don’t need a diagnosis, a referral or a label. If a psychiatric assessment would help, we can refer you and work alongside that professional.
What happened to you matters. So does what happens next.
Choose a counsellor who speaks your language and understands your world. Sessions are online, private and booked in minutes.