{"id":298,"date":"2026-03-23T13:57:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T23:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T23:50:12","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-bfe052b1 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-4de6aee5\"><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Understanding Mental Health Together<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-259aae54 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-6945094-2.jpeg ,https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-6945094-2.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-6945094-2.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-6945094-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Crop unrecognizable barefoot male sitting with crossed legs on sports mat during stress relief meditation session\" class=\"uag-image-568\" width=\"396\" height=\"380\" title=\"about-img\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b6c01382 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-ee911b6e wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-9064741-2.jpeg ,https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-9064741-2.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-9064741-2.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-9064741-2.jpeg\" alt=\"A group therapy session with diverse adults in a modern setting.\" class=\"uag-image-569\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" title=\"our-experience\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3ac84b20\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-blocks-common-selector uagb-block-0bc34e4a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-7752a12a\"><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Who We Are and What We Do<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-d2071441 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-4471316-2.jpeg ,https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-4471316-2.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-4471316-2.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onalematlamentalhealth.co.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-4471316-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Closeup of crop sad adult lady with natural makeup having problems and crying alone\" class=\"uag-image-570\" width=\"560\" height=\"400\" title=\"about-02\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-90bd4abb\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">OnaleMatla Mental Health CARE provides compassionate mental health services in KwaZulu-Natal, focusing on individual and group therapy.<\/h3><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">We have empowered numerous clients through our tailored therapeutic services, fostering resilience, self-acceptance, and enhanced emotional wellbeing. 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Matla<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>To offer compassionate mental health support that empowers individuals to live fulfilling lives while removing stigma around seeking help.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c1da3ed7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L224 173.3l-169.4 169.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l192-192c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C432.4 348.9 424.2 352 416 352z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 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