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Online counselling for South Africans in the UAE
Dubai and Abu Dhabi life runs fast: long hours, contracts, visas tied to jobs and a transient friendship circle. Many South Africans there want a counsellor who understands both the ambition and the loneliness. Talk to a registered South African counsellor by video, at a time that suits GST, and pay with your AED card.
From about AED 200 per session at current rates · 50-minute sessions · VAT included
Why a South African counsellor, from the UAE?
Therapy works faster when you do not have to translate your life. Our counsellors know the country you left, the family you still worry about and the guilt and relief that travel with you. They also know that "just come home" is not an answer.
We work with homesickness and identity, marriage strain after a move, children settling in, ageing parents far away, burnout in a new job market, and grief you could not fly home for.
Session times, GST
| South Africa (SAST) | the UAE |
|---|---|
| 05:00 to 08:00 | Early morning |
| 12:00 to 17:00 | Midday |
| 18:00 to 22:00 | Evening |
the UAE is two hours ahead of South Africa. The calendar converts automatically.
Counsellors who work with clients in the UAE
Questions from South Africans in the UAE
What time are sessions if I am in the UAE?
Sessions run 05:00 to 22:00 South African time, two hours ahead of South Africa. In practice a 20:00 session in Dubai is 18:00 in South Africa, comfortably inside our hours. The booking calendar shows times in your own timezone.
How do I pay from the UAE?
By any Visa or Mastercard, in rand, about AED 200 per session at current rates. No South African bank account is needed and there are no extra fees from us.
Is it legal to see a South African counsellor from the UAE?
Yes. Our counsellors are registered in South Africa and offer counselling, not medical treatment, so you can see them from anywhere. If you need a prescription or a local referral, we will tell you honestly.
Will my counsellor understand what it is like to emigrate?
Yes. Our counsellors are South African, several have family abroad, and we have worked with expats in more than 15 countries. You will not need to explain load-shedding, the exchange rate or what leaving home costs.
Can my partner join from a different country?
Yes. Couples sessions are R1,092.50 and both of you can join the video call from wherever you are.
Home is a video call away
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