Presenter & host
Roxic on SABC 1
Leading thoughtful conversations around mental health, personal growth and everyday struggles.
Counselling psychology · Mental wellness · Personal growth
Support for the person behind the pressure.
Compassionate, practical psychological support for individuals, learners, educators and families.
Confidential support begins with one conversation.
A thoughtful place to begin
You do not have to have everything figured out before asking for support.
Dr Better
Space to understand what you are feeling.
Dr Better creates safe, empowering spaces where difficult experiences can be explored with compassion, clarity and practical care.
Ways we can work together
Support shaped around real life.
A private, browser-only check-in
Take a moment to notice how you have been feeling.
This brief self-reflection helps you notice patterns without labelling or diagnosing your experience. Your answers never leave your device.
Meet Dr Better
Clinical care, public education and relatable conversations belong in the same room.
A counselling psychologist and trusted public mental-health voice.
Nkululeko Benedict Mhlongo, known as Dr Better, supports emotional well-being through counselling, education, media appearances and practical conversations grounded in everyday life.
Latest insights
Ideas to carry into everyday life.
Understanding Emotional Overwhelm
A practical look at why emotions can begin to feel unmanageable, and how to respond with more care.
When Rest Does Not Feel Restful
Why time away from work does not always feel restorative, and what your mind may still be carrying.
Supporting a Learner Through Stress
How adults can create room for a learner to speak about pressure without immediately rushing to fix it.
Conversations with Dr Better
Mental wellness, in public and in practice.
Guest expert
Impilo Yama Piano
Psychological perspective and wellness guidance in real-life conversations.
Brand partnership
Suzuki South Africa
A lifestyle campaign exploring balance, wellbeing and ambition.
A calm next step
Taking the first step does not require having all the answers.
A confidential conversation can help you understand what you are experiencing and consider practical next steps.