Chimwemwe

Chimwemwe Chapasuka

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“I am a registered therapist with Malawi Association or Counsellers, I am a mental health advocate and devoted to helping people in general. I believe that there is a light at the end of every tunnel. (Founder of hope counseling services)”

About Me

As a registered therapist and mental health advocate, I am devoted to helping people navigate life's challenges. I believe there is always a light at the end of every tunnel. In our sessions, we will work together to illuminate your unique path forward. I offer a supportive space to explore your strengths, guiding you towards practical steps for greater well-being. My aim is for you to feel heard, understood, and hopeful about what lies ahead.

Approach

When we meet, sessions balance attentive listening with practical steps that move at your pace and build confidence. In Lilongwe or online, in English, I create a calm, focused rhythm—short check-ins, deeper exploration, and agreed actions between meetings so progress carries into daily life. I lean on collaborative problem-solving and gentle accountability to address issues like relationship strain, stress, or problematic behaviours while keeping your safety and choices central. People looking for steady, hopeful guidance often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • All ages

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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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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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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  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

  • Social Worker (Mental Health)

    A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

MAC

Counsellor

Qualifications

Catholic University of Malawi

Service Areas

Blantyre

In-person & Online

Lilongwe, Central

Malawi