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Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane

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Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane

Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga, Durban in private practice. She holds a Ph.D.

|| Clinical Psychologist (Private Practice)
|| Ph.D in Psychology (UKZN) 🎓
|| Mental Health Advocate 🧠
|| Posts=educational not therapy
|| Keynote Speaker 🎤
|| Founder @ PMM Clinical Psychologist 👥 She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components to assist individuals to cope with daily challenges and difficulties. Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management. in Psychology from the University of Kwazulu-Natal, where she conducted research on the stigma surrounding mental health. She subsequently published articles in International and local journals regarding issues around mental health stigma. She also holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology annd an Honours degree in Psychology from North-West University. Prior to pursuing her God-given purpose as a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Portia worked for over 12 years in the public sector occupying roles in senior management and in the private sector where she worked as a Diversity Specialist. Driven by her interest in human development and empowerment, Dr. Portia obtained a Master’s degree in Public Management and Development, and an Honours degree in Public Management and Development from North-West University; a junior Bachelor’s degree in Social Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and a Diploma in Project Management from the University of Pretoria. Her vast work experience increased her skill and knowledge of human behavioral issues and she gradually developed an interest and passion for working with women, adolescents, individuals, and a variety of groups. She has been honoured to be a guest speaker at conferences, and local and national radio stations sharing her expertise in mental health and general life issues. Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane is a God-fearing mother and wife who is passionate about empowering women within her society and a Philanthropist. She was one of the leaders and advisors in the North West women’s prayer group. She has been a public speaker at conferences, and local and national radio stations sharing her expertise in women’s empowerment and mental health.

16/11/2025

I am still processing all that happened last night,
Wow what a privilege and honor to share that I have been awarded the African Health Excellence Award under the category Health Care Professional Media Personality of the Year, and recognized as Runner-Up for the Most Voted Health Care Professional.

This moment is a powerful reminder that when we speak truth, freedom begins, and healing takes root. Media may have given me a microphone, but your voices gave my words wings. 🕊️ Every vote, every share, and every “yes, mental health matters” made this possible.

To everyone fighting silent battles: you are seen, you are worthy, you are courageous. Together, we are dismantling stigma and proving that mental health challenges are not weakness—they are the very ground where courage is born. Healing is not a privilege; it is our birthright. ✨

I am forever grateful. To God be the glory. 🙏🏽

Finally, to my family, my friends and colleagues, my CFCI church family, and the incredible communities across North West, Klerksdorp, Eastern Cape, and Gauteng—this victory belongs to all of us. 🙏🏾

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15/11/2025

At the African Health Excellence Summit, I had the privilege of speaking on a topic close to my heart: building your social media presence while keeping ethics at the center.

In a digital age where our voices travel far beyond the consultation room, medical and mental health professionals hold a unique responsibility. We have the power to educate, inspire, and advocate — but to do so responsibly, with respect for the people we serve.

Social media is more than a platform; it’s a bridge — between science and society, ethics and influence. When used with integrity, it becomes a tool for healing, empowerment, and excellence.

As a psychologist and speaker, I am constantly reminded that our online presence is an extension of our professional oath:
to serve with dignity, protect trust, and uplift our communities.

Here’s to shaping a digital landscape that honours both knowledge and humanity.
Here’s to using our voices with purpose.

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12/11/2025

Facing a crisis can feel disorienting. It’s the moment when what once felt certain begins to lose shape — when the familiar no longer fits, and the path ahead is unclear.

Yet, crisis is not always a sign of collapse.
Often, it’s an invitation to re-evaluate, to pause, and to realign.

A personal or professional crisis can reveal truths we’ve ignored for too long: exhaustion that’s gone unaddressed, values that no longer align with our environment, or dreams that deserve a new direction.

It’s uncomfortable, yes — but also transformative.

Growth rarely happens in comfort.
It happens in the quiet moments of reflection, in the courage to ask difficult questions, and in the decision to rebuild with intention.

If you find yourself in crisis, give yourself permission to slow down. Listen. Reflect. Seek support if you need it.
Clarity comes not from forcing answers, but from creating space for them to emerge.

Crisis does not define you — how you respond to it does.

10/11/2025

Change Your Thoughts 🌿

Most of the battles we fight aren’t happening in the world around us — they’re happening quietly in the mind.

The mind can be a harsh critic.
It can convince you that you’re not enough, that you’re behind, that you’re failing compared to others.
And when those thoughts go unchallenged, they begin to shape how we feel, how we show up, and how we move.

But here’s the truth:
Your thoughts are not facts.
They are habits.
Patterns.
Stories we’ve repeated so many times that they’ve begun to feel true.

And like any habit, they can be changed.

Change happens in small moments:

▪︎ Choosing compassion instead of criticism

▪︎ Choosing patience instead of pressure

▪︎ Choosing understanding instead of judgment

It’s not about forcing positivity.
It’s about gently noticing when your mind begins to spiral, and choosing a softer thought instead.

“I’m trying.”
“I’m growing.”
“I am allowed to rest.”
“I am learning as I go.”

When you change your inner conversation, the world around you responds.

Little by little, you begin to walk with more confidence.
You breathe with a bit more ease.
You start to trust yourself again.

Change your thoughts — and you begin to change your life.

07/11/2025

If your work consistently drains you, something needs to change — not you.

We have been conditioned to wear exhaustion like a badge of honour.
To believe that being tired means we’re committed.
That burnout means we’re ambitious.
That sacrificing ourselves is somehow proof that we deserve to be here.

But the truth is this:

Work that constantly drains you is a sign of misalignment — not inadequacy.

You are not supposed to feel depleted every Sunday evening.
You are not meant to drag yourself through days you can barely feel present in.
You are not required to lose your joy just to keep a job title.

When the work environment consistently takes more than it gives, we don’t need to ask: “What’s wrong with me?”

We need to ask: “What about this environment no longer fits the person I am becoming?”

Sometimes the misalignment is about culture.
Sometimes it’s about values.
Sometimes it’s about pace, leadership, expectations, or how your contributions are seen.

And sometimes… it’s simply that you have outgrown the space you once needed.

There is nothing weak about acknowledging that something is no longer healthy for you.
There is nothing disloyal about choosing your wellbeing.
There is nothing unprofessional about protecting your emotional energy.

You do not need to endure environments that diminish you just to prove your worth.

Your value is not measured by your exhaustion.

Your wellbeing matters.
Your voice matters.
Your peace matters.

If your work consistently drains you, something needs to shift — and that shift begins with giving yourself permission to question, to evaluate, and to choose again.

You deserve work that supports your growth — not work that depletes it.

05/11/2025

In a world that’s always moving, we can forget to slow down and check in with ourselves. Emotional wellbeing isn’t built in one big moment — it’s built in the small habits we choose every day.

Here are gentle practices to support your heart and mind:

• Start your day with grounding
A few minutes of silence, deep breathing, prayer, or reflection. Begin with you, not the noise.

• Check in with your feelings
Ask: How am I really feeling today? Naming emotions is a form of care.

• Nourish your body
Water. Rest. Movement. Real food. Your body and emotions are always in conversation. Treat both with kindness.

• Set soft boundaries
You can be loving and still say, “I need a moment” or “Not today.” Protect your peace.

• Create small moments of joy
Music. Sunlight. A walk. A laugh. Joy doesn’t have to be loud to be real.

• Rest without guilt
Rest is necessary, not selfish. You’re allowed to pause.

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Your emotional wellbeing matters — not just for how you show up, but for how you feel while living your life. 🌿✨

04/11/2025

Mental health challenges are not personal failures — they are part of the human experience.

For far too long, many of us have been conditioned to believe that struggling emotionally means we are somehow “weak,” “not trying hard enough,” or “falling behind.” But the truth is this:

Every single one of us, at some point in our lives, will walk through seasons of stress, grief, overwhelm, uncertainty, anxiety, or burnout. Not because we are broken — but because we are human.

We don’t shame people for catching a cold.
We don’t look down on someone going through physical recovery.
Yet when the heart hurts or the mind is tired, we tell ourselves to “just push through.”

The reality is: mental health requires care, compassion, and courage — the courage to say “I’m not okay today,” to reach out, to rest, to seek support, or to simply pause and breathe.

So if you are going through a difficult season right now, please hear this:

You are not failing.
You are not alone.
You are not a burden.

You are a person doing your best to navigate life with the tools you have right now. And that is something to honor — not hide.

Let’s normalize talking about our emotional wellbeing with the same openness and dignity we give to physical health. Let’s create workplaces, families, and communities where people feel safe to be human.

Because healing does not begin with silence — it begins with understanding and empathy.

If this resonates with you today, I’m holding space for you. 💛

03/11/2025

As women, we should never underestimate the voice we carry.

Our words shift rooms.
Our presence changes direction.
Our stories break silence.
Our courage challenges norms.

Your voice is not “too much.”
It is not “too emotional.”
It is not “too ambitious.”

It is powerful.
It is valid.
It is needed.

Every time you speak up — for yourself, for your values, for another woman — you make the next woman’s path lighter.

So keep raising your voice.
Keep telling your story.
Keep taking up space.

Women don’t just join conversations — we transform them. ✨

Thank you, .southafrica creating space where women can rise, root, and reimagine what’s possible.

👉🏽 What are you using your voice for this week?

01/11/2025

I am deeply honoured to have been invited by ABSA South Africa to join the panel on Women in Business; a powerful conversation rooted in empowerment across every sphere: entrepreneurship, motherhood, financial literacy, estate planning, and legacy building.

I spoke into the heart of it all; reminding women that healing, identity, and emotional resilience are not luxuries, but foundations for sustainable success. We unpacked the invisible load, the power of self-awareness, and the courage it takes to lead with both strategy and softness.

Thank you, .southafrica for creating space where women can rise, root, and reimagine what’s possible.

28/10/2025

Words have power — especially the ones you say to yourself.

The way we speak to ourselves shapes our mindset, influences our emotions, and impacts our overall well-being. Too often, we are harsher on ourselves than we would ever be on anyone else. But the truth is: self-talk matters, and it can either lift us up or hold us back.

Positive affirmations are simple, yet incredibly powerful tools. They help us challenge self-doubt, build resilience, and nurture our mental health — one thought at a time. By intentionally choosing words of encouragement, we can reframe negative patterns and remind ourselves of our strength, worth, and capacity to grow.

Here are some daily affirmations you can try:

✔️ I am strong enough to face any challenge.
✔️ It's okay to not be okay, and my emotions are valid.
✔️ I deserve to take care of myself and my mental health.
✔️ Every day, I am becoming the best version of myself.
✔️ Asking for help shows strength, not weakness.

Take a moment today to say one of these affirmations out loud, write it down, or simply repeat it in your mind. Notice how it makes you feel. Even small shifts in how we speak to ourselves can have a profound impact over time.

PS: Which affirmation resonates with you today?

Repost ♻️ to share these reminders with someone who might need them.

27/10/2025

Work should challenge your mind — not cost your peace.

You deserve a career that stretches you, not one that shatters you.
Growth comes from challenge — not from constant chaos.

Somewhere we were taught that success demands struggle, that stress means you’re doing something right. But real success doesn’t destroy your peace. It expands your power.

You can be driven and grounded.
You can chase big goals without losing yourself.
You can build the dream and still breathe.

Because peace is not a luxury — it’s your foundation.
When your mind is calm, your creativity flows.
When your energy is protected, your brilliance shows.

Don’t just work harder — work wiser.
Protect your peace. That’s where your strength, focus, and fire truly live. 🔥

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Suite 11 B; Medigate Medical Centre 2, Medigate Road, Umhlanga Rocks
Durban
4319

Opening Hours

Monday	08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 16:30
Thursday	08:30 - 16:30
Friday	08:30 - 16:30
Saturday	08:30 - 13:30

Website

https://www.pmm-clinicalpsychologist.co.za/

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