ABOUT US

Who We Are

Simamisa Health is a Durban-based mental health service provider offering personalized therapy, group interventions, and mental health solutions for organizations. “Simamisa” means “to uplift and support,” reflecting our dedication to helping you build resilience and improve your mental well-being.

Founder

Gugu Gigaba, is a registered Clinical Psychologist affiliated with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and the Board of Healthcare Funders. She has a Masters Degree in Social Sciences (Psychology) obtained from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban. She completed a Fellowship at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, Massachusetts, which aimed to develop health care leaders in quality and safety worldwide. She has extensive clinical and supervision experience and is also equipped with developing and implementing interventions to improve early detection and management of mental health problems within the private sphere as well as in public health systems. She has a special interest in supporting individuals to process and health from trauma, but overall, her passion lies in helping individuals and systems improve and reach their best potential.