Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga, Durban in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components to assist individuals to cope with daily challenges and difficulties. Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Kwazulu-Natal, where she conducted research on the stigma surrounding mental health. She subsequently published articles in International and local journals regarding issues around mental health stigma. She also holds a Masterās degree in Clinical Psychology annd an Honours degree in Psychology from North-West University. Prior to pursuing her God-given purpose as a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Portia worked for over 12 years in the public sector occupying roles in senior management and in the private sector where she worked as a Diversity Specialist. Driven by her interest in human development and empowerment, Dr. Portia obtained a Masterās degree in Public Management and Development, and an Honours degree in Public Management and Development from North-West University; a junior Bachelorās degree in Social Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and a Diploma in Project Management from the University of Pretoria. Her vast work experience increased her skill and knowledge of human behavioral issues and she gradually developed an interest and passion for working with women, adolescents, individuals, and a variety of groups. She has been honoured to be a guest speaker at conferences, and local and national radio stations sharing her expertise in mental health and general life issues. Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane is a God-fearing mother and wife who is passionate about empowering women within her society and a Philanthropist. She was one of the leaders and advisors in the North West womenās prayer group. She has been a public speaker at conferences, and local and national radio stations sharing her expertise in womenās empowerment and mental health.
