You are believed. What happened was not your fault.
Confidential counselling after sexual assault, rape or sexual abuse — whether it happened last week or decades ago.
Written by Elza Berk, Founder & registered counsellor · ASCHP WCW/271 · 20+ years’ clinical experience · Updated 28 September 2026
Sexual trauma can affect how safe you feel in your body, in relationships and in the world. Many survivors carry it silently for years, often because the first people they told didn’t believe them, or because they were never able to tell anyone at all.
There is no right way to respond. Some people feel numb, some feel intense anger or fear, some blame themselves, and many feel all of these at different times. Every one of these responses makes sense.
In counselling, you set the pace and decide what you share. Our role is to believe you, help you feel safer in yourself, and support you to make choices that are yours — including whether or not to report.
Need help right now? If you have just been assaulted, you can call the GBV Command Centre on 0800 428 428 (24 hours) or emergency services on 10111 / 112.
You might be living with
- Self-blame or shame that won’t lift
- Feeling disconnected from your body
- Difficulty with intimacy or touch
- Fear, panic or flashbacks
- Avoiding certain places, people or situations
- Trouble trusting anyone
You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out.
Safety first. Your pace, always.
Belief and safety
A space where your experience is taken seriously, without pressure or judgement.
Releasing shame
Placing responsibility where it belongs — with the person who harmed you.
Reclaiming your body
Gentle work to feel at home in yourself again, at your own pace.
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
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
It happened years ago. Is it still worth getting help?
Yes. Many survivors first reach out years or decades later. It is never too late to be heard.
Do I have to report what happened?
No. Counselling is confidential and separate from any legal process. If you do want to report, we can support you through that decision.
Can I choose a female or male counsellor?
Yes. You choose your counsellor, and you can change at any time.
Other types of trauma
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.