LifeLine Pietermaritzburg

LifeLine Pietermaritzburg LifeLine Pietermaritzburg was established in 1972 as an independent center. We offer a wide range of services; we are mandated to respond to local concerns.

Our mission is to promote emotional wellness for individuals and communities through counselling, community dialogues, skills development, accredited training, economic strengthening, networking and partnership within the private and public sector We are affiliated to LifeLine South Africa which is affiliated to LifeLine International. We work in five district municipalities in KZN, uMgungundlovu, uthukela, Amajuba, Sisonke and uMzinyathi. We offer HIV/AIDS services, Gender Based Violence Services, Parenting programs, accredited and non-accredited training's as well as counselling services. The counselling services are face-to-face, online as well as telephonic counselling through the national call center. All services other than the accredited training's are free and are offered to anyone who is in need.

26/10/2025

If you or your loved ones need counselling, LifeLine Pietermaritzburg offers online counselling. Please log onto our website to create your profile; send your query and you will be supported by our trained counsellors, who will offer you emotional support: www.lifelinepmb.co.za
You can also visit our offices for Face to Face counselling free of charge at: Number 14 Princess Street, Tel: 033 342 4447.

Leaving an abusive relationship may feel like the end of the world, but it’s also the beginning of a new one. A world wh...
23/10/2025

Leaving an abusive relationship may feel like the end of the world, but it’s also the beginning of a new one. A world where you get to be safe. A world where your voice matters. A world where you matter. Some days, you’ll feel strong and radiant; other days, the old wounds may resurface. That’s okay. Progress isn’t linear. What matters is that you keep showing up for yourself, little by little, day by day. - Ms. Srishti Jain, Counselling Psychologist.

22/10/2025

Surround Yourself With Supportive People
Healing is hard to do in social isolation. After leaving an abusive relationship, reach out to safe friends or family members who uplift and believe in you. Join support groups, either in person or online, where survivors share stories and strength. Connecting with others who respect and support you can reinforce your inner healing. - Ms. Srishti Jain, Counselling Psychologist.

21/10/2025

Set and Maintain Boundaries
Being able to say no and advocate for yourself is one of the most powerful gestures of self-worth. In abusive relationships, boundaries are often ignored, ridiculed, or punished and which creates disturbance in your mind and increases the stress level, depression, and burnout. Rebuilding self-esteem means relearning that your needs and feelings matter—and they’re valid. Healthy boundaries are not walls to keep people out - they are doors with locks that you control. - Ms. Srishti Jain, Counselling Psychologist

20/10/2025

Challenge the Inner Critic
Abusive partners often plant seeds of doubt: “You’re not good enough,” “No one else will love you,” or “You’re too sensitive.” These messages, repeated over time, can morph into your inner dialogue. The fact is, though, that those statements were a reflection of them rather than of you. How to Start: Notice the negative thoughts when they arise. “Whose voice is this?” ask yourself for a time. 2. Replace them with compassionate affirmations: Start with “I am learning to love and trust myself again,” even if it doesn’t feel fully true yet. - Ms. Srishti Jain, Counselling Psychologist

18/10/2025

Reconnect With Your Identity
Abuse often causes you to shrink parts of yourself to survive. You may have stopped dressing like you liked, avoided certain hobbies, or silenced your voice just to avoid conflict. Now is the time to reclaim your identity—the real you before the relationship and the new you shaped by what you’ve overcome: List the activities you enjoyed doing before the relationship and try reintroducing one small joy each week. Reconnection may start slowly, but every step you take back toward yourself is an act of power. - Ms. Srishti Jain, Counselling Psychologist.

Rebuilding Self-Esteem After an Abusive RelationshipOne of the most deeply impacted aspects of a person after enduring a...
17/10/2025

Rebuilding Self-Esteem After an Abusive Relationship
One of the most deeply impacted aspects of a person after enduring abuse is self-esteem. Abuse—whether emotional, verbal, physical, or psychological—slowly chips away at your sense of self-worth. Over time, you may start believing the harsh words, internalising the manipulation, and losing touch with who you are. Rebuilding self-esteem after abuse is not just possible—it’s essential for reclaiming your life. - Ms. Srishti Jain, Counselling Psychologist.

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14 Princess Street
Pietermaritzburg
3201

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00
Saturday 08:00 - 12:00

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+27333424447

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