The Humanitas Counselling Interns are volunteering their time to offer free online counselling services.

The Humanitas Counselling Interns are an amazing group of people. They have either a degree or an honours degree in Psychology or Social Work and each one of them is passionate about working with people. They have recently completed their theoretical component of our Humanitas Counselling Course and are now ready to start with their practical component or internship. During this second component of their training, our interns will offer over 200 hours of counselling, free of charge to the general public, via an online platform. They also offer face to face counselling sessions, and volunteer their time, at the amazing organisations and institutions who we have partnered with.

Our Humanitas Counselling Interns are eager to connect, listen and talk with you. If you would like to book a free ONLINE counselling session – please have a look at the different people who are able to help. Choose the person you would like to book your session with and fill in the form at the bottom of this page. They will get back to you as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: The need for free counselling is extraordinarily high. Our Interns make themselves available as and when they have capacity to take on new clients. If no intern-profiles are reflecting on this page, it means that none of our interns currently have capacity to start any new processes. 
Please check in regularly, as we have several intakes throughout the year and therefore new interns join us on a regular basis, or in case of an emergency, please make use of the emergency numbers provided on this site.

You are not alone. Reach out and chat to one of our counselling interns today.

MEET THE HUMANITAS COUNSELLING INTERNS

In case of emergency, please contact the following free platforms:

Life Line: 0861 322 322

SADAG: 0800 456 789 (24 hour helpline)

Suicide Emergency: 0800 567 567

Or alternatively you can make use of the following online paid for services:

Vita Nova: www.vitanova.co.za

Vita Nova Counselling
  • Cyanne

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Cyanne Hurjunlal

    HI , Im Cyannsha

    I believe counselling is about creating a safe and supportive space where you can simply be yourself - without judgemnt or pressure. Life can feel overwhelming at times , and Im here to walk alongside you as you work through challenges , make sense of your experiences and discover new ways forward.

    i work with people dealing with all sorts of challenges .I dont believe in a one size fits all approach so we will find out what works best for you whether that's talking things through , exploring your story or learning practical tools to cope with tough moments.

    More than anything, i want you to feel heard and understood. Counselling isnt about "fixing" you - its about helping you find your own way at your own pace.

  • Kabeer

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Kabeer Shamsoodeen

    I believe counselling should help you feel supported while also giving you tools to make real changes. I work in a calm and understanding way, helping clients manage anxiety, trauma, and stress. I’m especially interested in helping people strengthen their self-esteem, cope with life changes, and better understand their emotions so they can live more balanced and confident lives.

  • Louis

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Louis Joubert

    Hi, I'm Louis and I have a passion for "trying." Whether that means trying new things, trying to push through the old or just trying your best in general. I believe that if you're trying, you're doing nothing wrong. I like to focus on helping others understand themselves better, which tends to prove valuable in numerous ways. Thinking with an open mind and speaking with warmth represent my key traits, ones which you can expect during a session with me. My passion for this field has grown since I was a child and evolved through my studies, which includes my honours degree in psychology. Feel free to reach out for counselling as your first step in "trying", in whatever form it might be.

  • Beatrix

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Beatrix Heymans

    Hello, I’m Annemarie, a counsellor-in-training and  teacher with a deep passion for understanding people and helping them rediscover their inner strength. My approach is gentle, person-centred, and holistic. I believe that every person holds the wisdom and capacity to heal within themselves when met with empathy, presence, and acceptance.

    With a background in education, I aim to create a safe, nurturing space where clients can explore their emotions, experiences, and personal stories at their own pace. Whether working with children, teens, or adults, my focus is on authentic listening, compassion and emotional growth.

    In our sessions you can expect warmth, respect and acceptance — a partnership built on trust and understanding. I see each individual as unique and whole and my goal is to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your sense of balance, purpose and fulfillment.

    Ek hoor graag van jou!

     

Request a counselling session

Thank you for wanting to make use of our free counselling platform. Please note that in order for this process to continue, we require the following information from you as well as your consent that counselling can take place. Once everything is filled out, your request will be sent to the relevant intern and they will respond within 24-48 business hours.

Disclaimer: Please be advised that the counseling interns are not psychologists, psychiatrists, or registered counselors with the HPCSA. They are counseling interns planning to register as Specialist Wellness Counselors with the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) at the end of their internship. Additionally, they provide counseling only within the ASCHP’s scope of practice and adhere to its code of ethics, standards, and rules and regulations.

Your counselor will be in contact with you via email and/or WhatsApp.

Please ensure that:

  1. The contact details you provided are correct.
  2. You check your spam/junk mail, as some emails may be redirected there.

Real-time statistics

Online Counselling Requests Received

Total requests for the past 12 months: 3,899

Online Counselling Sessions Offered

Total sessions for the past 12 months: 13,480