# Therapy, Medication & Getting Help

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## [About the Therapy, Medication & Getting Help category](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/about-the-therapy-medication-getting-help-category/32)

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**Author:** [@healthlab](https://community.healthlab.co.za/u/healthlab)\
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**Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/about-the-therapy-medication-getting-help-category/32 "2026-10-12T14:26:42Z")

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Who to see, what treatment involves and how to access it.

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## [Finding a therapist in South Africa: where do you start?](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/finding-a-therapist-in-south-africa-where-do-you-start/61)

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**Author:** [@healthlab](https://community.healthlab.co.za/u/healthlab)\
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**Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/finding-a-therapist-in-south-africa-where-do-you-start/61 "2026-10-12T14:52:20Z")

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Deciding to see someone is a big step — then come the practical questions: psychologist or counsellor? Medical aid or out of pocket? In person or online? How do you know if it’s a good fit? Let’s discuss: How did you …