Barbara Meck

Dr Barbara Meck Silumbu

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

I am a mature Clinical Psychologist / Counsellor who is non judgmental, passionate about helping people heal and find meaning from suffering and pain.

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About Me

I offer a non-judgmental and compassionate space to help you navigate periods of suffering and pain. My aim is to guide you in healing and finding deeper meaning from your experiences. In our sessions, we can gently explore your unique challenges and discover new ways to build resilience. This approach is ideal for those seeking to understand their past and cultivate a more fulfilling future.

Approach

Seeking meaning is paired with a steady, empathetic pace that keeps you safe while we carefully face difficult experiences. In Bulawayo or online, in English or isiNdebele, sessions feel calm and focused—short check-ins, deeper reflection, and practical steps to work on between meetings. Through careful assessment, gentle reflection, and clear tracking of progress I respond to trauma, grief, addiction or mood shifts with adjustments that fit your rhythm. This approach suits those wanting thoughtful, grounded support for steady change.
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Basic Information
Not taking new referrals

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Psychometric Testing

    Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Forgiveness

    The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Psychosis

    A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.

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  • Suicide Bereavement or Crisis

    The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Allied Health Practioners Council of Zimbabwe

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

Great Zimbabwe University

Service Areas

HPCMI/ SOLACE MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

In-person & Online

Bulawayo - Harare

Bulawayo, Matabeleland

Zimbabwe