Online Counselling for Relationships, Anxiety, Anger, Grief & Emotional Wellbeing
You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Whether you are struggling with relationship difficulties, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, grief, or emotional overwhelm, professional support is available from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Heart to Heart Online Counselling offers a safe, confidential and supportive space where you can speak openly and receive professional guidance from Dr Piet, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor.
Book a complimentary 15-minute introductory chat or a 60-minute regular session.
Finding the right counsellor is an important decision. Dr Piet offers a complimentary 15-minute introductory conversation to help you decide whether online counselling is right for you. There is no obligation or pressure – just a brief, supportive conversation to help you take the next step with clarity. Dr Piet is trusted by clients in SA and around the world. Sessions are available in both English and Afrikaans. You may be closer to healing, clarity, emotional stability and healthier relationships than you think.
How online counselling works
1. Book a private online session.
2. Meet face-to-face with Dr Piet through a secure private video session.
3. Receive professional, structured support tailored to your needs.
Book a complimentary 15-minute introductory chat or a 60-minute regular session.
Supporting you on your
journey towards healing.
Schedule your appointment with Dr Piet today.
He is ready to assist you…
I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor with more than 40 years of experience in counselling individuals and families through various hardships and traumas. Academically I’m well-equipped for what I’m doing with a BA – Bachelor in Literature and Philosophy (Psychology – main subject); BD – Bachelor of Divinity; DD – Doctor Divinitatis; PGCE – Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Cum Laude); Certified Counselling Practitioner (Academy of Modern Applied Psychology); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner (Academy of Modern Applied Psychology); Registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP Reg SWC21/827); Affiliated at the ACRP and CPSC – verified by Psychology Today.
Dr Piet is trained in various types of counselling methods such as, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Counselling Psychology, Pastoral Counselling and more. He describes himself as eclectic, which means he uses the specific therapy that is needed for each client. The problems he deals with include Relationships (marriage & pre-marital counselling), Anger management, Self-esteem, Bereavement, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, and other behavioural problems.
Someone once said, ‘I never thought that changing small things would have such a big impact on the big things in my life.’ I have been an empathic counsellor with more than 40 years of experience in counselling individuals and families through various hardships and traumas like marital problems, death and suicide, to name only a few.
Heart to Heart
counselling
for a better life.
Dr Piet understands that seeking counselling can be daunting, but he wants you to know you’re not alone. Dr Piet is an experienced and compassionate counsellor and is here to help you overcome anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief, loss and more. He provides individual, couples, and family counselling sessions, all from the comfort and privacy of your home. His counselling is very, very confidential.
I support your journey to healing.
Healing is a personal journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone. I’m here to support you with empathy, understanding, and a nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe. Together, we’ll work through challenges, build resilience, and help you reconnect with your inner strength as you move toward greater well-being and emotional balance.
Healing begins
with a heart to heart
conversation.
Heart to Heart Online Counselling is easy to use, secure, and confidential. You can connect with Dr Piet on PSYCHOLOGY TODAY –https://www.psychologytoday.com or on HEADROOM https://headroom.co.za/user/dr-piet-van-zyl/ for a very safe and secure face-to-face chat. At Heart to Heart, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals, become the person you want to be and live your best life.
FAQ’s
1. What is Heart to Heart Online Counselling?
Heart to Heart is an online counselling practice run by Dr Piet van Zyl, a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP) with over 40 years of experience. Sessions are held via secure video link through a phone or computer, with clients across all 9 South African provinces and in more than 20 countries worldwide.
2. What issues does Dr Piet help with?
Dr Piet specialises in marriage and pre-marital counselling, relationship issues, and anger management. He also supports individuals, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, stress, grief and bereavement, trauma, divorce, self-esteem, and behavioural issues.
3. How much does an online counselling session cost?
Individual and couples sessions cost R580 for a 60-minute session. Payment is by EFT (electronic funds transfer).
4. Is there a free consultation?
Yes. You can book a complimentary 10–15-minute introductory chat with Dr Piet — via email or WhatsApp to see if he is the right counsellor for you, with no obligation.
5. How do online counselling sessions work?
Sessions take place in real time via a secure video link from the comfort and privacy of your own space. All you need is an internet connection and a quiet, private spot. Sessions are confidential and last 60 minutes.
6. Can I claim sessions from my medical aid?
or for you, with no obligation.
6. Can I claim sessions from my medical aid?
No. Dr Piet is registered with the ASCHP (Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners), not the HPCSA. So sessions cannot be claimed from medical aid.
7. What academic qualifications does Dr Piet have?
Dr Piet van Zyl holds a BA (Psychology major), BD, and DD from the University of Pretoria, and a PGCE (Cum Laude) from North-West University. He is a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor with the ASCHP (registration SWC21/827). And he has done various courses in Counselling Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and related fields.
8. What counselling approaches does Dr Piet use?
Dr Piet takes an eclectic, person-centred approach, integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling Psychology, and Pastoral/Christian Counselling, tailoring the approach to each client’s needs.
9. Are sessions available in Afrikaans?
Yes. Heart to Heart is a bilingual practice. Counselling is available in both English and Afrikaans.
10. Do I have to be in South Africa to book a session?
No. Because counselling is fully online, Dr Piet works with clients anywhere in the world – currently across all 9 South African provinces and in more than 20 countries worldwide.
11. Who can book counselling individuals, couples, or families?
All three. Dr Piet counsels individuals, couples, and families, working with teens, adults, and elders (65+).
12. How do I book a session?
Email pjvzyl57@gmail.com or WhatsApp +2764 007 8684 to book your complimentary (free) introductory chat or a full session.
Book your online session today
You are welcome to send an email or WhatsApp to book a 15-minute complimentary (free) chat with Dr Piet to see if he is the counsellor you are looking for.
OR – you may book a regular 60-minute session.
Heart to Heart is a fully bilingual practice.
Online Face-to-Face: Individual sessions – R580 per session of 60 minutes.
Couples sessions – R580 per session of 60 minutes.
Payment via EFT.
Or send a whatsapp to +27640078684 to Heart to Heart Online Counselling.
If you decide to WhatsApp Dr Piet, please include your name and email address, and briefly tell him what you would like to discuss (optional).
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