Mazvita

Dr Mazvita Machinga

Psychotherapist

“a passionate therapist and mental health counsultant working in the community for over twenty years and works with coupls , individuals and groups . Is a licensed marriage officer and also certified mental health first aid. I offer psychotherapy and counseling services in hospital and recovery centre”

About Me

With over twenty years dedicated to community mental health, I offer compassionate psychotherapy and Counseling. I work with individuals, couples, and groups, helping them navigate life’s challenges. My approach blends deep exploration with practical strategies, drawing on extensive experience. I provide support whether you are in a hospital, recovery centre, or community setting. This makes me a good match for those seeking grounded, empathetic guidance to foster resilience.

Approach

Passion for community work shapes a practical, safety-first rhythm in sessions. Whether meeting in Mutare or online in English, I create steady, paced appointments that begin with clear goals and simple coping steps, then open space for deeper story and relational patterns. Between sessions I offer brief check-ins and practical tasks that tie therapy to daily life, and in hospital or recovery settings I coordinate gently with other caregivers to keep care consistent. People facing loss, addiction, relational strain or life change often find this steady, collaborative approach grounding and useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Coaching

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

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

    Learn more about Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

    Learn more about EMDR
  • Rehabilitation

    Structured programmes that help people recover functioning after addiction, injury, or severe mental illness through therapy, skills training, and ongoing support.

    Learn more about Rehabilitation

Works With:

  • Communities

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.

    Learn more about Addiction
  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
  • 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.

  • Grief & Loss

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

    Learn more about Grief & Loss
  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

    Learn more about Suicidal Thoughts
  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions

Therapist

Qualifications

University of Roehampton, UK

Claremont College , USA

Connect/ Zimbabwe Institute OF Systematic Therapy

Service Areas

PCCS Mutare

In-person & Online

Morningside

Mutare, Manicaland

Zimbabwe