Information

GENERAL

What is therapy?

 

Therapy is a confidential, professional space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviour with a trained psychologist.
It’s not “advice from a friend.” It’s structured support to help you understand what’s happening inside you and why you react the way you do.

Will You Tell My Family / Employer / Partner?


No. Therapy is confidential.
There are only a few legal limits to confidentiality: if someone is in immediate danger, if a child is being harmed, or if a court order is involved. These limits will always be explained to you.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?


It depends on your goals. Some people need short-term focused support. Others want ongoing, deeper work. We discuss this together so you stay in control.

Can Teenagers Come for Therapy?

 

Yes. Teen mental health matters. Teens often talk more honestly in a neutral space. As a parent, you are still included in the process, but we also protect the young person’s dignity and privacy.

Is It Weak to Ask for Help?

 

No. It means you’re taking responsibility for your life instead of letting pain run the show. That is a strength.

Do You Offer Online Sessions?

 

Yes we do.

"It's okay to not be okay, just don't stay there alone"

ONLINE THERAPY

What is online therapy?

 

Online therapy is a live session with a psychologist via video call. You receive the same professional support, from wherever you are.

Who Is Online Therapy Good For?

 

  • Clients outside Durban

  • People with transport / schedule limitations

  • Busy professionals who take sessions during lunch / between meetings

  • Parents who can’t easily leave home

  • People who feel safer opening up from their own space

When Online Therapy Is NOT Ideal

 

  • If you are in immediate crisis or at risk of harming yourself or someone else

  • If you do not have privacy (e.g. someone in the room listening)

  • If a child needs formal assessment/testing (that must be in person)

How to Prepare

 

  • Choose a private, quiet space

  • Use earphones for confidentiality

  • Be honest about your safety and current state

  • Please be on time — online sessions are still booked time

Payment

 

Online sessions are billed at the standard session rate and must be paid before or on the day of the session to keep your slot.

“Taking care of your mental health is an act of self-love.”

PRIVACY POLICY

Your Privacy Matters

 

1. Confidentiality of Sessions

 

All sessions are confidential. Information discussed in therapy is not shared with third parties without your informed, written consent — unless required by law for safety reasons.

 

2. Record Keeping

 

Session notes and assessment records are kept securely in line with ethical and legal standards for mental health professionals in South Africa. Access to records is restricted.

 

3. Online Therapy & Digital Communication

 

While reasonable steps are taken to protect privacy in online sessions, no digital platform can be guaranteed 100% secure. You are encouraged to use a private, quiet environment and personal earphones.

 

4. Reports and Letters

 

Any psychological report, summary, referral letter, or feedback document is shared only with you (or a legal guardian, in the case of a minor) unless you provide written permission to release it.

 

5. Children & Adolescents

 

Parents/guardians have a right to be involved. However, it is important that young clients have a level of privacy so they feel safe to speak honestly. This balance will be discussed openly at the start.

 

By booking a session, you acknowledge that you understand and accept these confidentiality boundaries.
 

ARTICLES

The pain of infertility can be profound and complex from a psychological perspective. It touches on identity, relationships, expectations, and emotional well-being. Here's a breakdown of key psychological aspects:

 

1. Grief and Loss

 

Infertility often involves a form of ambiguous loss, the loss of a deeply desired future that never came to be. This grief can recur monthly with each failed attempt to conceive, and it may not be recognized or validated by society the way other losses are.

 

2. Identity and Self-Esteem

 

Many people, especially in cultures where parenthood is seen as central to adulthood, struggle with a sense of failure or inadequacy. For women, in particular, infertility can challenge their sense of femininity or purpose. Men may feel emasculated, especially if the cause is related to male-factor infertility.

 

3. Mental health struggles 

 

Repeated disappointments, invasive medical treatments, and uncertainty can lead to *chronic stress, anxiety, and depression*. Research shows that the emotional toll of infertility can be comparable to that of serious illnesses like cancer.

 

4. Relationship Strain

 

Infertility can put immense strain on romantic relationships. Differences in coping styles, decisions about treatment, financial stress, and sexual pressure can all affect intimacy and communication.

 

5. Social Isolation

 

People experiencing infertility may feel isolated or alienated, especially when surrounded by friends or family who are having children. Baby showers, pregnancy announcements, and casual questions like “When are you having kids?” can be painful reminders.

 

6. Cultural and Societal Pressures

 

In some societies, being childless is heavily stigmatized. There can be external pressure from families or communities, sometimes leading to shame, secrecy, or a sense of being "othered."

 

7. Coping Mechanisms and Resilience

 

People cope in different ways—some through support groups, counseling, or finding meaning in other roles or goals. Others may struggle to find an outlet, increasing their vulnerability to mental health issues.

 

8. Post-Infertility Identity

 

Whether people go on to have children through IVF or adoption or choose to live childfree, the experience often shapes their identity. There can be a lasting impact even after resolution, sometimes called "survivor's guilt" in cases where infertility is eventually overcome.