Welcome to Life Matters
Based in Cape Town’s well established Sea Point Medical Centre, our outpatient program offers compassionate, evidence-based support to guide each person on a personalised journey to lasting recovery from alcohol, substance dependence and other addictive disorders.
Because every person’s history with substance use is different, every recovery path must be thoughtfully shaped around their individual needs, pace, and vision for the future.
The first step? Saying yes to care.
At Life Matters, we offer a discreet, welcoming space designed to support your healing while you continue to live your life. Our outpatient programme blends structure with flexibility, ensuring you receive meaningful support without having to step away from your responsibilities.
Director & Founder
Wion Visagie
Wion Visagie is one of the founding Directors of Life Matters Outpatient Addictions Treatment Facility. His enthusiasm for recovery paired with over 20 years of personal recovery has helped him to develop a strong passion for treatment after-care. This prompted the creation of the Life Matters Outpatient program.
Wion Visagie is a counsellor with over 15 years of experience specialising in the field of addiction and addictive behaviours with co-morbid conditions.
In his practice, he believes that everyone is unique and needs to be heard and seen. Wion walks the path with you on your journey of self-discovery on your road to recovery from addiction.
Our People
Dedicated Counselors & Specialists
Our multidisciplinary team brings together licensed addiction counsellors, clinical psychologists and recovery specialists who share a single mission: to support you every step of the way. With years of hands-on experience in treating alcohol, opioid, stimulant and behavioural addictions, they combine evidence-based therapies with genuine empathy—meeting you where you are and tailoring their approach to your unique story.
Each counsellor holds advanced training in motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioural therapy and relapse prevention, while our specialists in co-occurring mental health disorders ensure that anxiety, depression or other challenges are addressed alongside addiction. From group facilitators who foster connection and mutual support, to one-on-one clinicians like Wion who provide deep, personalised guidance, you’ll always have an expert ally committed to helping you reclaim your life.