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Therapy · Online & In-Person · South Africa

Life strategies for young minds.

Specialised therapy for South African tweens and teens — online from the comfort of home, or in-person in Johannesburg. Available nationwide, with no waitlist.

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Your child's wellbeing, prioritised.

A safe, private space for tweens and teens to build the tools they need for life.

✓ Online nationwide · In-person in Johannesburg
Ages 8 – 19Tweens & teens, exclusively
15 minFree consultation — no commitment
✓ No waitlists
✓ Online & in-person available
✓ Invoice provided for medical aid claims
✓ Registered with Council for Counsellors SA
✓ Free 15-min consultation
How it works

Getting started is simpler than you think.

Three steps from first contact to your child's first session — with no pressure at any stage.

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Book a free consultation

A no-pressure 15-minute call to discuss your child's needs and see if Zoetact Health is the right fit. No commitment required.

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We confirm the right fit

We discuss your child's specific situation, goals, and what kind of support would be most helpful — together, and at your pace.

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Sessions begin — your way

Online from the comfort of home, or in-person at one of our Johannesburg locations. Your child connects when they feel ready, at a pace that works for them.

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New to telehealth? All you need is a smartphone or laptop and a quiet space. Sessions run on a secure video platform — no downloads, no complexity. Most families are up and running within minutes of signing up. Prefer face-to-face? We have in-person sessions available in Johannesburg — see below.

Why Zoetact Health

Built for young people. Only young people.

We are not a general practice that sees children as a subset. Every part of Zoetact Health is designed around the specific needs of tweens and teens.

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Age specialised

Exclusively for ages 8–19. Deep expertise in the tween and teen developmental stage.

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Nationally accessible

Fully online — no travel, no waitlists, no barriers across all provinces.

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Online or in-person

Session online from home, or in-person at our Johannesburg locations — whatever helps your child feel most comfortable.

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Support network approach

We work alongside each young person's full support network — caregivers and healthcare professionals included.

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Therapy isn't a sign that something is broken. It's a sign that someone cares enough to help a young person build tools before life gets harder.
— Sithembile Mere, Founder of Zoetact Health
Our services

A structured journey, not just a session.

Most families begin with a Sprint Programme — a structured, outcome-focused journey that gives your child the right foundation before deeper work begins.

Where every journey begins

🏗 Groundwork Programme

6 sessions

Your child leaves Groundwork knowing how to name what they're feeling, understand why it's happening, and use strategies that work for them — not just in sessions, but in the moments that matter most. For parents, it's the difference between watching your child struggle and watching them begin to handle it.

Groundwork builds the foundation that makes everything that follows more effective. Every new client starts here.

R5,175 incl. VAT

Payable across 3 instalments · Investment carries forward into the next phase.

Sprint Programmes

4–6 sessions

After Groundwork, your child moves into a focused Sprint built around their specific challenge. Because the foundation is already in place, this phase moves faster, goes deeper, and produces results that last. Each programme ends with a personalised Strategy Card your child keeps.

Choose from Exam Brain, Confidence Lab, New Chapter — or we'll build a custom programme around your child's specific needs.

From R3,450 incl. VAT

Recommended by your child's clinician after the Groundwork programme.

Additional support

Check-In Session

30 min

Not sure if your child needs a full programme yet? A Check-In Session is a low-pressure starting point — a space to get a clearer picture of what your child is navigating and what kind of support would actually help. It gives you something concrete to work with before making any bigger decisions.

R450 incl. VAT

Parent Coaching

60 min

What happens between your child's sessions matters as much as the sessions themselves. Parent Coaching equips caregivers with practical tools, language, and strategies to support their child's growth at home — so the work done in sessions isn't undone the moment they walk out the door.

This is a dedicated coaching session for you — not a progress update, but an investment in your own capacity to show up well for your child.

R900 incl. VAT
In-Person Sessions

Prefer face-to-face? We're in Johannesburg.

For families who prefer in-person sessions, we are located at two therapy centres in Johannesburg.

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Rivonia Therapy Centre

Sandton · North of Johannesburg

19 9th Ave, Edenburg
Rivonia, 2129

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Edenview Therapy Centre

Edenvale · East of Johannesburg

First Floor, 15 10th Avenue
Edenvale, 1609

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Sprint Programmes

A journey, not just a series of sessions.

Every client begins with Groundwork — the foundational programme that builds emotional vocabulary, self-awareness, and the therapeutic relationship. What comes next is shaped by what Groundwork surfaces. Each programme ends with a personalised Strategy Card your child keeps — and the investment made in each phase carries forward into the next.


Enquire About Programmes
🏗 Groundwork Where every journey begins. Builds the emotional foundation — regulation, self-awareness, and the tools that make targeted work more effective. Our most comprehensive programme.
🧠 Exam Brain Exam stress, performance pressure and study habits — ideal before matric or mid-year exams. Builds focus strategies and mental resilience under pressure.
✨ Confidence Lab Building self-esteem, identity and social confidence. Empowering rather than clinical — for tweens and teens who are ready to grow into themselves.
🌀 New Chapter Navigating big life transitions — divorce, school changes, relocation, grief or family shifts. Helps young people process change and stay grounded.
📋 Each programme includes a personalised Strategy Card — a take-home reference your child can use independently between sessions and beyond.
Common questions

Everything you want to know.

We know you'll have questions before taking this step for your child. Here are the ones we hear most often — answered honestly.

Is telehealth therapy safe and effective for my child?

Yes. Research consistently shows that online therapy is as effective as in-person sessions for most young people — and for many teens, the privacy of home actually makes it easier to open up.

What if my child refuses to engage?

This is very common and completely understandable. We handle this with patience and without pressure. Often, the first session is simply about getting comfortable — no agenda, no expectations.

Do you involve parents in the sessions?

Your child's sessions are confidential — this is essential for building trust. We offer Parent Orientation Calls separately, and involve the support network where appropriate and agreed.

How do I know if my child needs therapy?

If you've noticed changes in mood, behaviour, sleep, school performance, or social withdrawal — it's worth a conversation. Our free 15-minute consultation is a no-pressure way to explore whether support is right for your child right now.

Can I claim from my medical aid?

We don't claim directly from your medical aid — but after each completed session, we'll provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your scheme yourself. Most major South African medical aids will reimburse you, depending on your plan's mental health benefits.

Is Zoetact Health a Christian practice?

Yes — our practice is grounded in a Christian ethos, and our values of compassion, dignity, purpose, and hope are shaped by that foundation. We warmly welcome families of all backgrounds. If you are comfortable with a faith-informed approach, we would love to support your child.

Do you offer in-person sessions?

Yes. We have in-person sessions available at two therapy centres in Johannesburg — Rivonia (Sandton) and Edenview (Edenvale). In-person sessions include a room hire contribution of R100 per session, which covers the dedicated therapy space. The session itself is identical in length, quality, and approach to our online offering.

How do I get started?

Simply send us a WhatsApp message or fill in the contact form below. We'll schedule a free 15-minute consultation at a time that works for your family — no waitlist, no commitment.

Our values

Grounded in faith. Open to all.

Zoetact Health is anchored in a Christian ethos. Our values, our approach, and the way we show up for every young person are shaped by that foundation — compassion, dignity, purpose, and hope.

A warm welcome for every family. We work with families of all backgrounds. If you are comfortable with a faith-informed practice, we would love to walk the journey with you.
Compassion

Every young person is met with genuine care, patience, and warmth — exactly as they are.

Dignity

We believe in the inherent worth of each child, and create a space where they feel safe to be themselves.

Purpose

Every teen and tween has a purpose. Therapy helps them find the tools to walk into it.

Hope

No matter what a young person is going through, we hold hope on their behalf — until they can hold it themselves.

Sithembile Mere — Founder, Zoetact Health
Counsellor & Research Psychologist
About

Sithembile Mere

Counsellor & Psychologist · Founder, Zoetact Health

I have spent my career working with youth, and I kept seeing the same thing: teens and tweens with extraordinary potential, going without the consistent, specialised support they needed to reach it.

Zoetact Health was born from that gap — and from a deep conviction that South Africa's young people deserve better.

The name behind the brand

Zoe Life
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Tact Strategy
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Life strategies Pronounced: zow-tact

We equip young people with life strategies — practical, personal, and lasting tools that carry them far beyond the therapy session, and into the leaders they are capable of becoming.

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