Online Psychologist in Pretoria

How I will work with you

Online therapy is just like nomal in-person thrapy. In our online therapy sessions  we create a safe space where you can speak freely and feel truly heard. And in this safe space I work with clients in Pretoria and help them:

• To overcome emotional overwhelm, stress and anxiety 
• To work with root causes of current struggles
• To make sense of difficult experiences
• To understand how thoughts and patterns shape choices
• To regain control of their lives
• To find effective strategies to manage challenges
• To make decisions that help them to move forward with confidence
• To build stronger and healthier relationships,
• To grow as a person, and
• To create a better future.

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

So, let’s figure it out together.

Hi

My name is dr. Johan Cloete.

I’m a qualified psychologist and registered with:

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

I’ve also completed advanced training in:

• Narrative Therapy
• EMDR (for trauma)
• TRE (tension and trauma releasing exercises)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (for couples)
• Brainspotting
• TRE
• Biofeedback

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

Whether you’re looking for trauma recovery, relationship healing, or personal growth, I’m here to help.

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 therapy sessions are priced in accordance with 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 and supply me with your medical aid details to secure the booking.

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?

Click on this link to connect with me and make an appointment.