Find care that feels right,
without feeling rushed.
MitherapySpace helps you explore therapists, use guided tools between sessions, and book support only when you feel ready. Every therapist is reviewed before joining, so the experience stays calm, private, and patient-first.
For patients
Browse by speciality, language, availability, and session format.
Use journals and guided exercises for free before you book.
Only pay when you feel ready for a live session.
For therapists
Applications are reviewed before professional access is shared. Therapists can sign in or continue their application through the practice portal.
From 200+ verified reviews
A calmer way to begin therapy
Everything here is designed to help patients feel clear, supported, and never rushed while they look for the right therapist.
Find someone who feels right
Take your time looking through therapist profiles, availability, and areas of support before you book.
Free tools before you book
Use journals, guided exercises, and matching support before you decide to book a paid session.
Support in the way that suits you
Choose video, audio, or simple messaging so support can fit around real life.
Privacy you can trust
Your details are handled with care from the first step, so you can focus on finding support instead of worrying about the process.
From first match to ongoing care
The path stays simple from first search to first booking, with tools that remain close between sessions.
Tell us what you need
Answer a few simple questions about the kind of support you want, the format you prefer, and when you would like to talk.
Choose a therapist who feels like a fit
Look through therapist profiles, get a feel for their style, and book when you find someone who feels right for you.
Keep support close between sessions
Come back to your journal, exercises, and booking space whenever you need them, without starting over each time.
See what happens before your first session
Learn how browsing, booking, and follow-up support work, then explore therapist applications separately if you plan to practise on the platform.
See what the experience feels like before you book
The platform is designed to feel calm from first search to first session. You can choose between two short walkthroughs to get a feel for the pace, the tools, and the booking flow.
- Choose video, audio, or messaging when you book
- Keep journals and guided tools close between sessions
- Switch session format when life gets busy
- Privacy and consent stay built into the experience
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Built to reduce friction before the first session.
From filtering and booking to flexible session formats, the platform helps people move from unsure to ready without extra admin getting in the way.
- Filter therapists by speciality, language, availability, and format
- Use low-bandwidth options when video is not practical
- Keep journals, exercises, and bookings in one calm place
500+
Clients supported
across South Africa
100+
Free resources
worksheets, guides & tools
4.9★
Average rating
from verified client reviews
What starting care has felt like for others
Experiences shared by verified MitherapySpace clients. Names used with permission.
I'd been putting off therapy for two years because of the logistics — driving across town, taking time off work. MitherapySpace let me attend sessions from my car during my lunch break. My anxiety hasn't been this manageable since high school.
Sipho M.
Graduate student, Cape Town
As a Black woman, finding a therapist who truly understood my cultural context was difficult. The filter feature helped me find an Afrocentric-focused therapist within minutes. The audio-only option is a game changer — I don't have to worry about my appearance before a session.
Amahle K.
HR manager, Johannesburg
I was sceptical about online therapy working for couples counselling, but the shared whiteboard and digital exercises genuinely improved how my partner and I communicate. We've had better conversations in two months than in the past two years.
Keanu T.
Remote developer, Durban
97%
Report feeling better after 8 sessions
4.9
Average therapist rating
< 48h
Average time to first appointment
0 waitlists
No GP referral required
Start free. Book only when ready, or subscribe for continuity.
Free keeps self-guided care open. Pay-Per-Session lets you book at full price, and Wellness Plus adds a monthly plan with discounted sessions and priority support.
Free
Use therapist search, journals, mood tracking, and guided exercises before spending anything.
- Find a Therapist search and filters
- Exercises library
- Journals and mood tracking
- Save your details and come back anytime
- Live therapy booking
Pay-Per-Session
Book a 50-minute live session whenever you need support, with no monthly commitment.
- 50-minute 1-on-1 live session
- Book directly from your dashboard
- Licensed HPCSA-registered therapist
- Exercises and journals remain available between sessions
- Medical aid documents on request
Wellness Plus
Add monthly continuity, faster booking, and discounted sessions if you want ongoing support.
- Everything in Free
- Priority booking windows
- Discounted live sessions at R399
- Session reminders and progress insights
- Unlimited journals and exercises
Therapist search, journals, and exercises stay free. Live sessions are only confirmed after payment verification, and Wellness Plus renews monthly until cancelled.See FAQ for medical aid details.
Still have questions?
A few quick answers to the questions people ask most. If you need more help, send us a message and we'll point you in the right direction.
Email supportNo. If you are in immediate danger, contact SADAG on 0800 21 22 23 or go to your nearest emergency room. The platform is for scheduled therapy and ongoing support, not emergency intervention.