Counselling – Werner van der Westhuizen

Professional Virtual Counselling
& Mental Health Support

Confidential, professional counselling – wherever you are in South Africa.

Flexible Scheduling – Morning & Evening Slots

Areas of support

Every session is tailored to you – your story, your pace, your goals. These are my areas of interest, but my work extends beyond these:

Stress & Anxiety
Learn to understand, manage and move through anxiety – whether it’s generalised, social, or work-related overwhelm.

Low Mood & Depression
Therapeutic support to help you reconnect with yourself, rebuild energy, and find a path through persistent low mood.

Trauma
Compassionate, evidence-informed support for recent traumatic events, as well as persisting trauma symptoms – at your own pace.

Adjustment & Coping with Life Challenges
Big problems don’t always need big solutions – find your way one step at a time in dealling with life’s many challenges.

How online counselling works

Getting started is simple. Youn’t need to travel, wait in reception, or figure out complex systems. Here’s what happens:

Step 1: Reach Out
Send a message via e-mail or Whatsapp. No lengthy questionnaires – just a brief note that you want to connect and set up an appointment.

Step 2: Initial Consultation
We have a short 15-minute, no-cost, introductory session to make sure we’re a good fit and to answer any questions you may have.

Step 3: Book Your Session
Choose a tume that suits you. Sessions are 50 – 60 minutes online via Zoom.

Step 4: Begin Your Work
Show up as you are. Together we create a therapeutic space that is confidential, non-judgemental, and genuinely effective.

Your counsellor

Werner is a Clinical Social Worker registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). He offers counselling, consulting and training – with a focus on meaningful, evidence-informed therapeutic work delivered entirely online.
His approach is relational and strengths-based – meeting clients where they are, and helping them build the insight and resources to move forward.
Werner holds master’s degrees in both Psychology and Clinical Social Work, is registered as a Clinical Social Worker with SACSSP and SAASWIPP, and trained in EMDR, NLP and Hypnotherapy.
He brings over 30 years of practice experience to his engagement with clients, and has authored numerous articles, book chapters, and published a book on Building Resilience in Children.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does billing and payment and Medical Aid claims work?
Sessions are charged at a rate comparable with most Medical Aids and depends on the duration of the session. Clients receive an invoice via e-mail after each session and settle their bill via Electronic Fund Payment (EFT) directly with the service provider.

Sessions may be claimable through your Medical Aid! Every Medical Aid scheme operates differently, so what you’re able to claim will depend on your specific plan and the funds available to you.
My practice is registered with the Board of Health Funders, and a number of Medical Aid schemes do cover our services. I encourage you to reach out to your Medical Aid directly to find out whether your plan includes cover for online counselling with a social worker.
Once payment has been made to the practice, you’re welcome to submit your invoice to your Medical Aid for reimbursement. Please note that all communication regarding claims and benefits is handled directly between you and your Medical Aid — I’m unfortunately unable to negotiate with schemes on your behalf.
If you have any questions about invoices or documentation, I’m happy to help!