The Importance of Mental Health in Zimbabwe
Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, yet it often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves, and perhaps the beautiful nation of Zimbabwe is no exception. The country faces unique challenges, including economic hardship, social stigma, and limited access to mental health services. These issues can significantly impact individuals’ mental well-being, leading to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.
Prioritizing mental health is vital for fostering a resilient and thriving society. It allows individuals to cope effectively with life’s challenges, build strong relationships, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Access to professional mental health services is a key component in this effort. By providing a comprehensive directory of mental health practitioners, we aim to bridge the gap and ensure that everyone in need can find the support they deserve.
Thank you to all the members of zimvine for making this interactive directory of Mental Health Professionals in Zimbabwe possible – a special thank you to the Therapists Support Group and Katy Lannas for her role in ensuring we got a list of 65 professionals and quickly set up this directory. Please note that we are working on a more exhaustive dynamic directory that will enable all the service providers to create more detailed directory profiles including qualifications and associations plus more, empowering patients to easily find the right professional to connect with. This Directory will always be FREE for all Mental Health Professionals to ensure our people needing help can get it quickly and from qualified professionals.
Taking care of mental health not only improves individual lives but also strengthens the social fabric of our nation. Let’s work together to break the stigma, promote awareness, and make mental health a priority in Zimbabwe.
Mental Health Practitioners Directory
| Name | Profession | Address | City | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Harter | Clinical Social Worker | 7 Gilmour Drive, Borrowdale | Harare | +263 77 418 6812 | harterk@yahoo.com |
| Eclectic psychotherapy (adults, adolescents & children), individual, couples and family therapy for treatment of anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems, marital issues, substance abuse, bereavement and other life challenges. | |||||
| Jenny Hunt | Clinical Social Worker | 26 Maiden Drive, Newlands | Harare | +263 77 224 8304 | jhunt@mango.zw |
| Individual (adults, adolescents, and children) and family therapy for all life issues; Palliative Care; Couples, LGBTI & relationship difficulties; Bereavement (adults, adolescents, and children), HIV/AIDS. | |||||
| Dr. Ross Parsons | Clinical Social Worker | Add | Harare | +263 77 626 6477 | rossprsns@yahoo.co.uk |
| Assessments, crisis intervention and long-term psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults. Individuals, couples and families. LGBT+. | |||||
| Trish Swift | Clinical Social Worker | 34 Quendon Road, Monavale | Harare | +263 71 286 1247 | trishrokpa@zol.co.zw |
| Psychotherapy with individuals of all ages except children under 12 years. Couples therapy and family therapy. | |||||
| Tarisai Zata | Clinical Social Worker | Dominican Convent, 70 Fourth Street, Box CY 740, Causeway, | Harare | +263 71 801 9961 | |
| Individual (adults and children) psychosocial wellness. Family therapy for life issues with particular emphasis on couples therapy. Treatment of depression and anxiety within the Systemic Approach HIV/AIDS Counselling. | |||||
| Sharn Muir | Occupational Therapist | Stable Health, 36 Kingsmead | Harare | +263 77 760 6547 | sharnbenademuir@gmail.com |
| Adults (physical rehabilitation & mental health), LOTCA, Cognitive Assessor & Makaton Tutor. | |||||
| Tariro V. Saimano | Occupational Therapist | Serene Potential Occupational Therapy Consultancy, 40 Tongogara Avenue | Harare | +263 77 244 5896 | occtherapist.tari@gmail.com |
| Drugs and substance addiction recovery. Relapse Prevention Programs. | |||||
| Robyn Taylor | Occupational Therapist | St. John’s Prep, Rolfe Valley | Harare | +263 71 221 3408 | robynmtaylor@hotmail.com |
| Pediatrics – physical and learning difficulties, early intervention and development. | |||||
| Dr. Iris V. Simmons Chagwedera | Consultant | 42 Woodholme Road Emerald Hill | Harare | +263 77 247 2652 | greymatter@yoafrica.com |
| Works with children, adolescents, adults and family therapy Orientation: Adults: psychodynamic, Children and adolescents: psychodynamic or behavioural-cognitive. | |||||
| Dr. Dixon Chibanda | Consultant | 41 Lanark Road Avondale | Harare | +263 77 281 1826 | dichi@zol.co.zw |
| Works with: adolescents and adults. Orientation: Neuroplasticity using Neurofeedback, Balavisx, CogMed for learning difficulties & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. | |||||
| Dr. Anesu Isabel Chinoperekwei | Psychiatrists | Serenity Mind Center, 19 Divine Road, Milton Park | Harare | +263 71 225 2245 | serenemindcenter@gmail.com |
| Children, adolescents and adults | |||||
| Dr. D. Madhombiro | Psychiatrists | 36 East Road (opposite Botswana Embassy), Avondale | Harare | +263 77 985 6466 | mmadhobiro@gmail.com |
| Works with: Adults Orientation: Alcohol & Drug Abuse | |||||
| Dr. D.E. Makanza-Mazike | Psychiatrists | 9 Tiptol Close, Mandara | Harare | +263 77 705 9474 | dadiemaz@yahoo.com |
| General psychiatry | |||||
| Dr. Walter Mangezi | Psychiatrists | 91 Josiah Chinamano Avenue (corner Second Street) | Harare | +263 71 260 6560 | wmangezi@yahoo.co.uk |
| Not submitted | |||||
| Dr. Patience Mavunganidze | Psychiatrists | 52 East Road, Belgravia | Harare | +263 77 443 1985 | pmavu@yahoo.com |
| Works with adolescents, adults and geriatrics. General psychiatry, substance abuse and couples counselling. | |||||
| Dr. Fungi Mazhandu | Consultant | 58 Palmer Road, Milton Park | Harare | +263 78 332 2488 | fungisimone@gmail.com |
| Not Submitted | |||||
| Dr. Chido Rwafa-Madzvamutse | Psychiatrists | 32 Josiah Tongogara Avenue | Harare | +263 77 826 1386 | ceerwafa@gmail.com |
| General psychiatry with a special interest in Women’s Mental Health. | |||||
| Dr. Rukudzo Mwamuka | Consultant Psychiatrist | Venus Medical Centre, Number 4 Cuba Avenue, Mount Pleasant | Harare | +263 77 489 0158 | ruemwamuka.tsungu@gmail.com |
| General adult and adolescent psychiatry. | |||||
| Dr. Jacopo Tubini | Psychiatrists | Not Given | Harare | +263 78 116 9868 | tubinistudio@gmail.com |
| Works with adults and geriatrics. | |||||
| Dr. Jonathan Brakarsh | Consulting Clinical Psychologist | 8 Chelmsford Road (off East Road) Chelmsford Manor, Avondale | Harare | +263 77 687 8831 | dr.brakarsh@gmail.com |
| Child and family therapy, long term individual therapy for adults. Hypnotherapy, trauma work (EMDR), counselling for medical conditions, pain management. | |||||
| Farai Bozo | Community Psychologist | 2809 Ascot Infil | Gweru | +263 77 824 61446 | |
| Individual and community assessment, developing and implementing interventions, prevention practice and research in mental health. | |||||
| Tsitsi Chirombe | Counselling Psychologist | 10 Triscombe Road, Highlands | Harare | +263 77 301 8747 | tsichiromb@gmail.com |
| Adolescents, adults and couples. Speciality in depression, anxiety, loss and bereavement, adjustment disorders, stress management and helping clients cope with challenging life situations Eclectic approach through CBT and Narrative therapy. | |||||
| Lilian Jena | Clinical Psychologist | 81 Selous Avenue | Harare | +263 77 222 4877 | lilianjena1@gmail.com |
| Understanding of psychosis. CBT of psychosis. Systemic family therapy. Substance abuse and addictions, anxiety and depression. | |||||
| Tyla Landman | Clinical Psychologist | 4 Borrowdale Lane, Borrowdale | Harare | +263 71 278 0355 | ddmachanda@gmail.com |
| Individual and Family Therapy. General Psychotherapy Practice, Adolescents and Adults. Cognitive Behavior Therapy, DBT, Systemic Therapy. Depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis/psychotic disorders, PTSD, Eating Disorders, alchohol and drug abuse. Infertility and fertility counsellor. | |||||
| Dr Debra Machando | Clinical Psychologist | 4th Floor – Medical Chambers, 60 Bains Avenue | Harare | +263 71 278 0355 | ddmachanda@gmail.com |
| Individual and Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Neuropsychological assessments and rehabilitation therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury (Stroke, Geriatrics, Memory Loss, and RTA). | |||||
| Blanca R Maposa | Counselling Psychologist | 17783 Watermeyer, Belvedere | Harare | +263 77 352 7095 | blancarudo@gmail.com |
| Mental health awareness programs, psychotherapy, research and training, support individuals with emotional challenges and life difficulties, empowering them to lead fulfilling, well-balanced lives. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy. | |||||
| Petra Mesu | Clinical Psychologist | Well Woman Clinic, 5 Hurworth Road, Highlands | Harare | +263 71 221 2223 | petra.mesu@zol.co.zw |
| General practice (including Mood and Anxiety Disorders); Adults and adolescents; Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Therapy and EMDR (trauma). | |||||
| Stella Mhiribidi | Clinical Psychologist | 4th Floor, 60 Baines Avenue | Harare | +263 77 976 9908 | sfmhiribidi@hotmail.com |
| Adults and children, trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, personality disorders, addictions, personal development. Long term chronic illness adjustment. Special interest in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. | |||||
| Philip Moses | Clinical Psychologist | 16 York Road, Newlands | Harare | +263 77 474 2310 | pmoses18@gmail.com |
| Adults and adolescents, individual and couple/family therapy. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Integrative Therapy for treatment of Depression and Bereavement, GAD, OCD’s, Panic Attacks, Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS, Acute Stress Disorders and PTSD. | |||||
| Dr Julia Mutambara | Clinical Psychologist | 23 School Avenue | Gweru East | +263 77 293 7136 | No email |
| Marital Therapy (Emotion focused therapy) | |||||
| Dr. Olga M. Filippa Nel | Clinical and Educational Psychologist | Onocare Center 1 Walmer Drive, Newlands | Harare | +263 77 231 0361 | olga.filippa1@gmail.com |
| Psycho-educational assessments, barriers to learning (ADHD, dyslexia, etc.) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, life coaching, and counselling of adults, adolescents and their families (depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, Sports and performance psychology, marital, etc.). School support and counselling. | |||||
| Rememberance Runyowa | Counselling Psychologist | Gweru Specialist Children’s Hospital 74 Ninth Street | Gweru | +263 71 599 1795 | psychologistrunyowa@gmail.com |
| Physical and online sessions in educational, hospitals and workplace settings. Solution focused therapy and applied behavior analysis therapy (ABA) for autism. Post modern approaches and multicultural therapy. | |||||
| Elizabeth Tanyanyiwa | Counselling Psychologist | 60 George Silundika Avenue, Cnr 5th Street | Harare | +263 77 220 7004 | lizvaletanya@gmail.com |
| Peri-Natal Mental Health.Children, Adolescents and Young adults Mental Health conditions. | |||||
| Emmanuel Tsaurayi | Community Psychologist | 314 Douglas Clark, Grange | Harare | +263 77 326 4681 | tsaurayie@gmail.com |
| Family and marriage therapy. Play therapy. | |||||
| Parveen Adam | Educational and Counselling Psychologist | 18 Rowland Square, Milton Park | Harare | +263 77 238 9121 | parveenadam2012@gmail.com |
| Diagnosis of Learning Disorders, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Adult and Adolescent Counselling, Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Weight loss/gain, Self-harm and Suicide. ADHD support for Adolescents. Online/In person therapy. Collaborative approach. | |||||
| Wendy Beamish | Educational Psychologist | St. John’s College, Rolfe Valley | Harare | +263 77 242 1049 | wbeamish@stjohns.co.zw |
| Educational Assessments – Diagnosis of Learning Disorders – ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, IQ Testing. Educational Assessments in the afternoons (career advice, subject choices, aptitude tests, interpretation of results for St. John’s). | |||||
| Lucy Chitehwe | Child Neuropsychologist | No Address | Harare | +263 77 321 4664 | lchitehwe@icloud.com |
| Services for Children and Adults. Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessments; Sports related concussion assessments and management; Neurodiversity assessments (ADHD, ASD); Baseline Assessments for cognitive and functional abilities; Neuro-ability and intelligence assessments; Neuro-rehabilitation assessments and treatment plans for traumatic brain injuries. | |||||
| Tara Howard | Educational and Occupational Psychologist | No Address | Harare | +263 77 349 2973 | tara.howard@leap.co.zw |
| Psycho-educational assessments for learning enhancement. Career coaching and development. O and AS/A Level subject selection support. Psychometric profiling for recruitment and succession decisions. Professional and team. | |||||
| Ruth Hughan | Educational Psychologist | No Address | Harare | +263 77 229 5668 | psycassessments@gmail.com |
| Educational Assessments, Intelligence Testing and Diagnosis of Learning Disorders | |||||
| Adam Latif | Educational Psychologist | 4 Bishops Road, Belvedere | Harare | +263 71 202 503 | adam.latif@gmail.com |
| Learning Disorders such as ADHD, Dyslexia ESN, Career Assessments, and IQ Testing – children and adolescents, ersonality Testing. | |||||
| Chipo Mlambo Mudavanhu | Educational Psychologist | 4 Crichton Avenue, Marlborough | Harare | +263 77 777 2061 | instinctsafari@gmail.com |
| Not Given | |||||
| Emma King | Occupational Psychologist | No Address | Harare | +263 77 223 2809 | emmaking1964@gmail.com |
| Online career guidance, counselling, and psychometric testing for individuals and schools. Subject and course selection for students and school leavers. Midlife career change and personal development for adults. Morrisby Profile Practitioner. | |||||
| Dr. Clive Posen | Consultant Chartered Psychologist | No Address | Harare | +263 24 270 3948 | clivep@utande.co.zw |
| Occupational & Industrial Psychology, Executive Assessment & Career Planning, Vocational Guidance & Counselling, Motivation, Organizational Design & Strategizing, Psychometric Test Development & Standardization, Cross-cultural Psychology, Repertory Grid Technology, Life-style Counselling, Personal Growth & Development, Interpretation of 16PF Test Profiles. | |||||
| Felicity van de Ruit | Occupational Psychologist | Suite 19 Mon Repos Building, Newlands | Harare | +263 77 255 1654 | felicity@realiseafrica.org |
| Organizational Development with a focus on organizational wellbeing, career guidance and development. Psychometric testing. Special interest in depth psychological and long-term counselling. Candidate analyst in training with South African Association of Jungian Analysts. | |||||
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