Our Team

MRS. MBALI MTHEMBU MENSAH

DIRECTOR, CEO & CHIEF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
  • Started Career in Psychology in 2006
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Director of Turning Point Mental Health Services since 2014
  • Head of a Multidisciplinary Group Psychology Practice: Mrs Mbali Mthembu Mensah & Psychology Associates
  • Chief Clinical Psychologist with with more than 19 years experience providing Clinical Services to Individuals, Children, Adolescents, Couples, Families and Groups.
  • Chief Clinical Psychologist of Turning Point Mental Health Services since 2014
  • Consulting & Visitation Rights at Akeso (Richards Bay, Umhlanga & Pietermaritzburg)
  • Consulting & Visitation Rights at Itheku Wellness Hospital

MS. KIRSHIA PATHER

INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGIST
  • With a wealth of experience in workplace psychology, she specializes in enhancing organizational well-being, employee performance, workplace accommodation / assessment and leadership development. She consults across various industries, applying psychological principles to foster healthy, productive work environments. 

MS. BUKELWA KHUZWAYO

COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST
  • Compassionate and dedicated Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience providing therapeutic support to individuals, couples, and families, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for emotional exploration. 
  • Works collaboratively with clients to navigate life’s challenges, build healthy coping strategies, and foster self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth.
  • Utilizes evidence-based, client-centered interventions to promote emotional wellbeing and empower individuals to live balanced, meaningful lives. 

MS. MBALI SIGWEBELA

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
  • A seasoned professional in functional rehabilitation and support, she brings years of experience helping individuals achieve independence in their daily lives. She works collaboratively across disciplines to deliver practical, client-centred therapy that empowers individuals to thrive at home, school, or work

MS. SIPHINDILE MHLONGO

REGISTERED COUNSELLOR
  • Started Career in Psychology in 2015
  • A compassionate and experienced trauma-focused professional, Siphindile has facilitated numerous group trauma debriefing sessions and worked closely on SAGF-related cases. With deep insight into collective and community trauma, she help individuals and groups process distressing experiences through structured, empathetic, and culturally sensitive interventions.

MS. THANDEKA KWEYAMA

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
  • With a solid background in years of nursing, she offers a compassionate and holistic approach to psychological care. This dual expertise enhances her clinical insight, particularly in addressing the interplay between physical and mental health across a wide range of client needs.

MS. NOKWETHEMBA SIKHOSANA

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
  • Formerly a Registered Counsellor with wealth of experience,  blends therapeutic insight with educational expertise to support learners, parents, and educators. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, she focuses on unlocking academic potential and emotional well-being in children and adolescents.

MS. VUYISWA KHANYILE

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
  • Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), this experienced psychology professional has been practicing since 2018. She specializes in psychoeducational assessments, play therapy, and individual therapy, integrating therapeutic insight with educational expertise to support learners, parents, and adults.
  • With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, she is committed to promoting academic success, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing in children, adolescents, and young adults. 

MS. LESEDI NKOSI

REGISTERED COUNSELLOR
  • Bringing extensive experience in therapeutic practice, she offers supportive and client-centred care for individuals navigating emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges. She is committed to delivering practical, evidence-based interventions that promote resilience and personal growth.

MS. ZAMA SIBISI

REGISTERED COUNSELLOR
  • Having spent several years in a specialised mental health hospital setting, she brings rich clinical experience in managing a wide range of psychiatric and psychological conditions. She is skilled in working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver structured, stabilising care, with a deep understanding of both acute and long-term mental health support needs.

MS. MPHO NDLOVU

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
  • With extensive experience working alongside legal professionals on Road Accident Fund (RAF) cases, she offers specialised psycho-educational assessments and expert reports tailored for medico-legal contexts. Her work bridges cognitive insight and legal precision, providing comprehensive evaluations that support fair outcomes for clients navigating complex personal injury claims.