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. MBALENHLE KHUMALO

SENIOR REGISTERED COUNSELLOR
  • Registered Counsellor with 10+ years of experience
  • Provide a safe, private, and non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and young people
  • Services include: Individuals counselling, couples therapy, and career guidance (adolescents & adults) 
  • Support with overwhelm, relationship challenges, and life direction
  • Approach is compassionate, respectful, and collaborative, focused on growth and healing
  • Committed to confidential, ethical, and professional care

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. AZOLA LUDIDI

REGISTERED COUNSELLOR
  • A Registered Psychological Counsellor whose career embodies a commitment to mental health advocacy and community upliftment, with a vision to address the psychosocial needs of clients with compassionate care. 
  • Driven to deepen her expertise and equipping herself with advanced skills to support diverse populations. 
  • Her professional path reflects her passion for service as she contributed to public sector mental health through roles at school and hospital settings. 
  • She offers accessible, client-centered counselling services to individuals, couples, families, and institutions. 
  • Her service combines evidence-based techniques with cultural sensitivity to address the unique challenges faced by her clients. 
  • She is poised in building and foresting resilience in individuals and communities. 

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. VUYISILE NGOBENI

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
  • Committed to promoting psychological well-being and lifelong development, she provides psychological assessments, counselling, psychoeducation, and evidence-based interventions. 

  • She works collaboratively with individuals, families, schools, organisations, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance emotional well-being, resilience, learning, and overall functioning.

MS. ANDISIWE MTIMKULU

REGISTERED COUNSELLOR
  • Dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being through evidence-based, client-centered cared. 

  • Experienced in conducting comprehensive intake and scholastic screening assessments, providing short-term individual and group counselling, and facilitating psychoeducational workshops.  

  • Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, effective care and achieve positive client outcomes. 

  • Recognized for strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, and the ability to foster a safe, supportive therapeutic environment. 

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.