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Compassionate, Professional
Care to Support Your Mental
Health Journey
Compassionate,
Professional
Care to Support Your
Mental Health Journey
ABOUT
At Mind Space Counselling, we believe in creating a nurturing environment where individuals, couples, and families can find the support they need to overcome life’s challenges. Our mission is to provide professional and compassionate mental health services that empower our clients to take charge of their emotional well-being.
We utilise evidence-based therapies such as CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused brief counselling. We believe that every individual is unique, so we create customised counselling plans to suit your needs. Meet our team below.
BRIELLE GREY
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NADIA TOWNSHEND
Nadia is a highly experienced mental health counsellor with over 20 years of expertise spanning the corporate, NGO, and community sectors across Africa. Her extensive background includes counselling interventions, change management implementation, and training programme facilitation. Nadia works with a wide range of clients, including adults, adolescents, and children, offering a personalised and solution-focused approach tailored to each individual's unique preferences and needs.
Nadia’s trauma-informed expertise encompasses:
- Navigating change
- Trauma debriefing
- Abuse recovery
- Infidelity and betrayal trauma
- Couples counselling
Nadia’s individualised care ensures clients receive the dedicated support they need to overcome personal challenges and achieve meaningful progress. achieve meaningful progress in their therapeutic journey.
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Mpumi Mbongwa
Mpumi holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from WITS University and has completed her internship at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital and community service at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital’s Child and Family Unit. With a wealth of experience in public healthcare, Mpumi has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Although psychodynamically trained, she adopts a client-centred, integrative, and holistic approach to psychotherapy.
Mpumi’s therapeutic services include:
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Client-centered, integrative, and holistic therapy
- Brief (supportive) and long-term psychotherapy
- Working with adults, adolescents, and children
- Equipping clients with tools for proactive problem-solving
Mpumi's focus is on empowering clients to gain deeper self-understanding and emotional resilience, helping them navigate life’s challenges with insight and confidence.
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Mpumi Mbongwa
Mpumi holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from WITS University and has completed her internship at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital and community service at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital’s Child and Family Unit. With a wealth of experience in public healthcare, Mpumi has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Although psychodynamically trained, she adopts a client-centred, integrative, and holistic approach to psychotherapy.
Mpumi’s therapeutic services include:
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Client-centered, integrative, and holistic therapy
- Brief (supportive) and long-term psychotherapy
- Working with adults, adolescents, and children
- Equipping clients with tools for proactive problem-solving
Mpumi's focus is on empowering clients to gain deeper self-understanding and emotional resilience, helping them navigate life’s challenges with insight and confidence.
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ZINZI ramatseba
Zinzi is a compassionate and experienced therapist with a deep commitment to supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s emotional and relational challenges. She holds an Honours degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Social Impact Assessment, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Social Work through the University of the Witwatersrand. Zinzi draws on a wide range of evidence-based and reflective modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, tailoring each session to her clients’ unique needs and personal growth journey.
Zinzi'z areas of specialisation include:
- Individual therapy and trauma counselling
- Couples therapy and premarital counselling
- Culturally sensitive, holistic support across diverse backgrounds
- Mind-body-soul integration and emotional healing
- Guidance through anxiety, grief, and life transitions
- Conflict resolution, co-parenting, and relationship repair
Her approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and an intuitive understanding of her clients’ emotional rhythms. Zinzi creates a safe, non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to reconnect with themselves and those they love.
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Mpumi Mbongwa
Mpumi holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from WITS University and has completed her internship at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital and community service at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital’s Child and Family Unit. With a wealth of experience in public healthcare, Mpumi has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Although psychodynamically trained, she adopts a client-centred, integrative, and holistic approach to psychotherapy.
Mpumi’s therapeutic services include:
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Client-centered, integrative, and holistic therapy
- Brief (supportive) and long-term psychotherapy
- Working with adults, adolescents, and children
- Equipping clients with tools for proactive problem-solving
Mpumi's focus is on empowering clients to gain deeper self-understanding and emotional resilience, helping them navigate life’s challenges with insight and confidence.
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GEORGINA Egberink
Georgina holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and an Honours degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Pretoria, as well as a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand. With experience in neurodiverse and remedial educational settings, she brings a nuanced understanding of the challenges children and parents may face. Georgina strives to create a warm, understanding environment where both children and their families feel supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow.
Her areas of specialisation include:
- Supporting children with neurodiverse learning needs
- Guidance for parents navigating educational and developmental challenges
- Creating caring, growth-focused spaces for children and families
- Fostering resilience and emotional well-being in educational contexts
Her dedication ensures that every child and their family receive the individualised care they need to overcome obstacles, embrace their strengths, and move forward with confidence.
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THEMBANI MANTSENA
Thembani is an accomplished counsellor recognised for his expertise in trauma recovery and relationship dynamics within diverse communities. With a background as both a physical and mental health coach, he integrates holistic, evidence-based practices to support men, women, and couples through complex life transitions. His compassionate and grounded approach focuses on practical strategies that build resilience, strengthen communication, promote positive behavioural change, and foster healthier relational patterns, while recognising the essential connection between physical vitality and emotional well-being.
Thembani's areas of specialisation include:
- Relationship reconciliation and communication skills
- Trauma recovery and resilience-building
- Health empowerment and emotional wellbeing
- Couples coaching
- Mind-body integration for mental and physical vitality
Thembani is deeply committed to providing actionable, tailored guidance suited to each client’s circumstances, enabling meaningful progress toward healthier relationships and an improved overall quality of life.
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Mpumi Mbongwa
Mpumi holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from WITS University and has completed her internship at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital and community service at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital’s Child and Family Unit. With a wealth of experience in public healthcare, Mpumi has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Although psychodynamically trained, she adopts a client-centred, integrative, and holistic approach to psychotherapy.
Mpumi’s therapeutic services include:
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Client-centered, integrative, and holistic therapy
- Brief (supportive) and long-term psychotherapy
- Working with adults, adolescents, and children
- Equipping clients with tools for proactive problem-solving
Mpumi's focus is on empowering clients to gain deeper self-understanding and emotional resilience, helping them navigate life’s challenges with insight and confidence.
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MABOTSHA RAMANGO
Mabotsha Ramango is a qualified social worker with a degree in Social Work from Wits University, specialising in play therapy to support children aged three and older. Passionate about helping young minds, Mabotsha creates a warm and inviting environment where children can express themselves naturally through play—an essential form of communication for their emotional development. Her therapeutic approach focuses on fostering love, connection, and resilience, helping children build confidence while safely exploring their emotions. Mabotsha is dedicated to guiding children through challenges such as anxiety, trauma, and behavioural issues, offering compassionate support that empowers both the child and their family.
Mabotsha’s areas of specialisation include:
- Play-based support for children aged 3 and older
- Emotional support for anxiety and trauma
- Guidance for behavioural challenges
- Collaborative counselling with parents and families
Committed to nurturing each child’s unique journey, Mabotsha believes in the power of family collaboration, working closely with parents to create a strong support system. Her goal is to cultivate a brighter future where every child feels understood, valued, and empowered to thrive.
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Mpumi Mbongwa
Mpumi holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from WITS University and has completed her internship at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital and community service at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital’s Child and Family Unit. With a wealth of experience in public healthcare, Mpumi has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Although psychodynamically trained, she adopts a client-centred, integrative, and holistic approach to psychotherapy.
Mpumi’s therapeutic services include:
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Client-centered, integrative, and holistic therapy
- Brief (supportive) and long-term psychotherapy
- Working with adults, adolescents, and children
- Equipping clients with tools for proactive problem-solving
Mpumi's focus is on empowering clients to gain deeper self-understanding and emotional resilience, helping them navigate life’s challenges with insight and confidence.
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elsie LINSTRöM
Elsie specialises in supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families through practical, tailored sessions that focus on clients’ interests and strengths. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Pretoria and a Bachelor of Social Science Honours degree in Psychology. Additionally, she has training in socio-emotional screening, authentic AAC support, Gestalt language processing, and trauma incident reduction (TIR) techniques. Currently, she is furthering her expertise as a registered social worker student.
Her areas of specialisation include:
- Neurodivergence support and advocacy
- Practical skill-building in a judgment-free setting
- Managing negative thoughts and anxiety
- Support for autistic and ADHD individuals
- Creative counselling interventions
Elsie fosters a neurodiversity-affirming environment where clients feel empowered and supported as they build essential skills for personal growth.
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Razina Theba
Razina is a compassionate counsellor and mediator, dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate emotional challenges with care and empathy. She specialises in guiding clients through trust issues, betrayal, and relationship difficulties, supporting them as they work towards healing, reconnection, and personal growth. Razina creates a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can openly explore their emotions, work through conflict, and rebuild meaningful relationships. She believes that true resolution goes beyond practical agreements—it requires emotional insight, empowerment, and a sense of control over one’s life and future.
Through her mediation work, Razina helps de-escalate conflict and fosters open, collaborative communication between couples and families. Her approach is rooted in empathy and respect, helping clients develop tailored solutions that honour their individual needs while strengthening connection and trust.
Razina is deeply committed to promoting mental health, resilience, and positive relational dynamics. She empowers her clients to embrace emotional healing and personal growth in an environment that encourages clarity, understanding, and lasting change.
Her areas of specialisation include:
- Trust, betrayal, and relationship counselling
- Family and couples mediation
- Conflict de-escalation and resolution
- Rebuilding emotional connection
- Emotional healing and resilience
- Personal empowerment and growth
- Safe space for processing emotions
- Collaborative communication strategies
Razina's warm, client-focused approach fosters meaningful transformation—supporting individuals, couples, and families in creating stronger relationships and a more balanced emotional life
OUR VALUES
01 Compassion
We believe in a non-judgemental approach to care.
02 Confidentiality
Your trust is essential, and your privacy is guaranteed.
03 Inclusivity
We support clients from all backgrounds, honouring diversity.
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