Shemesh was built on a simple belief
— that getting the right support shouldn't depend on how long you can wait or how much you can spend.
About Us
We're a team of business professionals, guided by qualified clinical expertise, who got tired of watching two things happen simultaneously: individuals struggling to access meaningful mental health support, and businesses thinking a ping pong table counted as a wellness strategy.
So we built something
different.
For individuals, that means real, qualified support — accessible now, not next month, and at a price that doesn't make the decision for you.
For organisations, it means a genuine commitment to the people who show up every day — because businesses that invest in their people's emotional wellbeing don't just retain talent, they build it.
Therapy shouldn't be a privilege. We're here to make it the norm.
Qualified practitioners. Carefully chosen.
Genuinely excellent.
Only 6% of applicants make it through our selection process, and our Head of Clinical Services ensures every practitioner upholds the quality of care you deserve.
Every professional on Shemesh is *HPCSA-registered and held to rigorous standards - but credentials alone don't make someone exceptional. That's why we go further.
When we welcome a professional onto Shemesh, we're looking at their qualifications, yes - but also their empathy, their communication style, and their ability to meet you where you are.
Our practitioners include:
- Therapists
- Psychotherapists
- Counsellors
- Emotional wellness coaches
- Wellbeing specialists
*Health Professions Council of South Africa — the statutory body responsible for regulating health professionals in South Africa.
When You Need More Than We Can Provide
Our service provides ongoing psychological support, not crisis intervention or emergency mental health care. If you're experiencing thoughts of self-harm, severe depression, or other mental health emergencies, please reach out immediately to:
We'll always be honest about what we can and cannot provide, and we'll support you in accessing appropriate clinical care when needed.