Online Therapist in South Africa

How your online therapist can help

Through online therapy we can create a safe space where you can speak freely and feel truly heard. In this safe I will work with you and help you:

• To overcome anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm
• To identify, define and address root causes of your current struggles
• To make sense of difficult emotions or experiences
• To understand how your thoughts and patterns shape your choices, reactions, and relationships
• To regain control over your life
• To find effective strategies to manage challenges… to make meaningful decisions… and to move forward with confidence
• To discover and unleash your strengths and potential
• To build stronger, healthier relationships,
• To grow as a person in a way that feels that feels grounded, empowering, and lasting, and
• To create a life that feels right for you

Together, we’ll explore ways and find strategies to move forward — gently and at your pace.

We can chat via video or voice call — whatever makes you feel most comfortable.

Just remember: You’re not alone! Let’s figure it out together.

Hi

My name is dr. Johan Cloete.

I am a qualified Psychologist, registered as a Psychology Practitioner (Registered Counselor) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. (PRC 0012726).

I am also registered with  The Board of Health Care Funders of Southern Africa as private practitioner (Practice number 0414298).

After specialized training in different forms of therapy, I am currently registered and associated with the following:

Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)
ACRP 
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
EMDR International Association
TRE International and TRE Africa
Biofeedback Association of South Africa

I specialize in Online Therapy. i.e. doing the same therapy I would usually do in a face-to-face practice… just online. Both for individuals and couples.

Fees & Payment:

• My price for therapy sessions are based on the National Health Pricelist, which most medical aids follow.
• If you plan to use your medical aid, please double-check that you have available funds before booking. New clients will have to supply me with their medical aid details to secure the booking.
• My private (cash) rate is R635.00 per session (about 60–70 minutes). This can be adjusted in some cases if needed — just reach out and we can chat.

Payment options:

• Medical aid
• Cash
• Card
• Short-term account (by arrangement)

Besides my narrative approach to individual therapy and EFT in couple counseling I am trained and qualified in several specialized techniques and brief protocols, including,

• Online Therapy using TRE (Trauma and Tension Releasing Exercises)
• Online EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Online Therapy utilizing brainspotting and Biofeedback.

What research says about online therapy…

 If you’ve been wondering whether online therapy is as effective as seeing someone in person — the short answer is: yes!

In fact, research shows it can be just as effective, and in some cases, even better.

Here’s an example:

A while back, researchers at the University of Zurich did a study with people who were struggling with moderate depression. They divided 62 people into two groups — one group had regular face-to-face therapy, and the other did online therapy. Both groups worked with trained therapists over eight sessions.

What happened?

Both groups improved a lot — but the online therapy group actually showed slightly better results. By the end of the treatment, over half of the people in both groups no longer showed signs of depression. But three months later, even more people in the online therapy group had improved — 57% compared to 42% in the in-person group.

And guess what? People doing therapy online felt just as connected to their therapists as those meeting face to face. Nearly all said it felt personal and supportive.

One thing that stood out: people in the online group often re-read their therapist’s messages or notes between sessions, which helped the therapy sink in even more deeply.

So yes — online therapy isn’t just a backup option.

It’s a powerful, proven way to get support, make progress, and feel better.

What people say about online therapy…

Over time, many people have shared what they appreciate about doing therapy online. Here’s what they’ve said:

• “It just feels easier to be myself at home. I can open up more naturally when I’m in my own space.”
• “Living in a small town with no nearby therapists, online therapy has been a lifesaver for me. It’s simply the best option for where I live.”
• “When I work with my Therapist it seems like online counseling provides more intense therapy. We focus on and stick to the problem… and then sort of accelerate the progress we make.”
•  “I’m a private person. I like that I don’t have to explain to anyone where I’m going or why. Online therapy keeps it discreet.”
• “Even when I’m feeling under the weather or the rain’s pouring down, I don’t miss my sessions. I just log in from my home and we’re good to go.”
• “Online Therapy definitly makes it possible for indivuduals in remote areas of South Africa to get help from specialists who may not be available in their own geographic location. By utlizing Online Therapy I got specialized help.”
• “Online Therapy provides the flexibility that I need. It provides me with access to more specialists in South Africa and I can select the specialists who is the best possibility when it comes to helping me with my specific problem.”
• “In the beginning I thought that the technology (Zoom, Skype, etc.) might be a problem (too difficult!). Once I mastered the basics it became second nature en made online counseling a smooth experience.”
• “It might be a little cheaper to utilize Online Therapy in South Africa as I don’t have travel expenses. At the same time it is less time consuming as I don’t have to travel to my therapist’s rooms. And time is money!”

The fact is:

Online therapy has opened up new possibilities for so many people across South Africa — whether it’s about convenience, privacy, or access to the right help.

Maybe it’s the right fit for you, too.

Why not try it and see for yourself?

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