ProfessionalLow cost🇿🇦
Bongani & Partners Family Law, Johannesburg
Practical help for people dealing with depression and body image and self-worth, plus a weekly drop-in.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
Depression support in South Africa
For days that are heavy, grey or impossibly long. Talk with people in South Africa who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the South Africa circle: Weekly check-in ·
If you need someone right now
Help for depression in South Africa
ProductLow cost🇿🇦
Calm Corner Weighted Blankets, George
A small team supporting depression and alcohol recovery. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
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Clear Path Counselling, Stellenbosch
Run by people who have been through depression and bipolar disorder themselves.
Evenings and weekends
ProfessionalLow cost🇿🇦
Pieter Counselling, East
A small team supporting depression and anxiety and panic. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
ProfessionalLow cost🇿🇦
Riyaad & Partners Family Law, Mbombela
A small team supporting depression and postpartum depression and anxiety. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
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Walk and Talk Soweto
A small team supporting depression and bipolar disorder. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
ServiceLow costFeatured🇿🇦
Steady Hands Care, Pretoria
Run by people who have been through drug addiction recovery and body image and self-worth themselves.
Evenings and weekends
CommunityFeatured🇿🇦
The Pietermaritzburg Men's Shed, Pietermaritzburg
A small team supporting ocd and body image and self-worth. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Evenings and weekends
CommunityLow cost🇿🇦
Durban Peer Support Group
We help people with loneliness and eating disorders, in person in Durban and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Evenings and weekends
From people who came through it
“Hello from the other side of it. I was right where you are a few years back. It was pretending at work then collapsing at home and I couldn't see past it. Today I made breakfast, went to work and laughed at something. Bit by bit it comes back. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.”
Meron B. · been through depression“Reading this late at night? I've been there. I was right where you are two years ago. It was losing interest in football and I couldn't see past it. I can talk about it now without falling apart. It's slow, but it does come back. x”
Debjani E · been through depression“I remember how dark it felt, like I was the only person in the world who couldn't get out of bed. But I wasn't. And you aren't either. Start with one tiny thing. Wash one dish. Open a window. Call someone, even if you don't know what to say. It's not about being fixed overnight. It's about not being alone in it. I still have bad days, but I have more good ones now. You will too.”
Crystal L. · been through depression“Please be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder. I keep a list of good days on my phone so I can see them when it is bad. And talk to someone, even if it is just in here.”
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