A safe place to talk,
whenever you're ready.
HelloFoundation YouthCare offers free, confidential counselling for children, teenagers and their caregivers — booked online, met one-on-one, and supported with self-help resources between sessions.
"I didn't think I could talk to anyone." Through HelloFoundation YouthCare, Lerato (16) reached out for the first time.
Mental health support shouldn't have a waiting list — or a price tag.
Young South Africans face high levels of anxiety, depression, bullying, and exposure to violence. The SAMRC reports that most young people with mental-health challenges never receive any support. HelloFoundation YouthCare closes that gap by offering early, accessible, professional counselling — before challenges become crises.
- One-on-one sessions with a registered counsellor
- Parent and caregiver guidance sessions
- Referral support for specialised care
- Free, confidential, no judgement
Everything you need in one calm place.
Book a session
Pick a counsellor, choose a time that fits your day, and get a confirmation instantly. No waiting rooms.
Talk face-to-face online
Each booking includes a private video room — open it from your dashboard at session time.
Chat between sessions
Send a quick message to your counsellor when something is on your mind. Always private.
Self-help library
Short videos on anxiety, bullying, coping skills, mindfulness and more — curated by our team.
Session records
Look back at session summaries your counsellor shares with you, so progress is yours to keep.
Confidential by design
Your conversations stay between you and your counsellor. Always.
One sponsor. One session. One young person heard.
Every counselling session at HelloFoundation YouthCare is free for the young person. They stay free because South Africans like you sponsor them — a single donation funds a full session, in full, for someone who needs it.
Ready to talk to someone who listens?
Create a free account in under a minute. Sessions are booked, confidential, and always free.