Online Therapist in Gauteng

Hi, I’m Dr. Johan Cloete

I provide online therapy across Gauteng for individuals and couples looking for a safe, flexible, and supportive space to find clarity, to heal and to grow. From Johannesburg to Pietersburg, and everywhere in between — we can connect wherever you are. And you can work with me from the safety and privacy of your own home or office.

Professional Help

Private & Secure

Moving you Forward

When an Online Therapist can help

Life in Gauteng is demanding. And it is easy to get to a point in your life where your situation is just too muach to handle on your own… where you feel:

Like you’re overwhelmed and barely keeping your head above water
Exhausted by inner battles (like anxiety, fear, anger) you find hard to control any longer
Burdened by trauma and old, emotional wounds from the past
Isolated in your pain or struggles
Unsure how to cope or where to turn

When that happens, it really helps to talk to someone who’s trained to walk the journey with you — someone who gets it. And can help you.

That’s where I come in.

The online therapies I provide are proven ways to find relief, support, and direction.

How an online therapist can help

Using secure video or voice calls, I help people in Gauteng:

Explore and make sense of difficult emotions
Work through trauma, stress, and anxiety
Learn healthy ways to cope and communicate
Step into more confidence and clarity
Therapy is always confidential, judgment-free, and shaped around what matters most to you.

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:

Feel seen, understood, and supported
Overcome anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm
Explore and address root causes of current struggles
Become aware and make sense of difficult emotions
Understand how thoughts and patterns shape choices
Regain control and manage challenges
Find effective strategies to move forward with confidence
Build stronger and better relationships,
Grow as a person and unleash strengths/potential, and
Create a better future

Together, we’ll (gently and at your pace) explore strategies to move forward.

Just remember: You’re not alone!

Let’s figure it out together.

About my qualifications and online therapy practice…

Online Therapist in south africa Johan Cloete

I am a qualified Psychologist:

Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (PRC 0012726) as a Psychology Practitioner (Registered Counselor)
Registered with The Board of Health Care Funders of Southern Africa as private practitioner (Practice number 0414298).

I am currently also registered and associated with the following:

Whether you’re looking to process trauma, heal from burnout, or work on your relationships — online therapy makes that possible no matter where you are in Gauteng.

And I can help!

Fees & Payment:

Therapy sessions are priced based on the National Health Pricelist – which most medical aids follow.

If you plan to use your medical aid, please ensure that you have funds available before booking and supply me with their medical aid details to secure the booking.

Payment options:

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

The services I provide:

Individual Online Therapy

When working with individuals, narrative counseling is my preferred mode of therapy. It assumes that you are the EXPERT on your own your life! And places your experience in central position of importance. My job, then, is to help you to understand your own life story and rewrite it in wayss that help you to move forward.

Click this link to read more about the way I do individual therapy.

Couples Online Therapy

Working with couples has some unique challenges. While studying to be a couple therapist, I was introduced to Sue Johnson’s widely acclaimed Emotional Focussed Therapy. And immediately new that this was the best therapy to help couples find a new bond and rebuild their relationship.

Click this link to read more about how I do couples therapy.

Specialized Online Therapy

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.

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BUT… does online therapy really work?

Teletherapy Online Therapy and counseling video call

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?