In Therapy

Over the last few years, public reflections about mental health have become more prominent within the Black community. As a result, more and more people feel comfortable disclosing to their loved ones and even strangers on social media that they are in therapy. In this new podcast series hosted by Kaya FM’s executive producer, Ncebakazi Manzi, we get to understand what motivates people to seek help in the form of therapy, how they even find the right therapist for themselves and what benefits they reap from the process. IN THERAPY is a special 10 part series contributing to the conversations already happening about the pursuit of mental health.
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10 Episodes

Therapy 101 with Dr Melissa Card - EPISODE #10

In this final episode of the series, academic and psychologist, Dr Melissa Card shares her insights about therapy and the process. The conversation covers a range of themes including: the objective of therapy; the importance of boundaries between the therapist and the client and her views on trauma and how…
28 Aug 2019 34 min

Lindokuhle Nkosi - EPISODE #9

In 2017, Lindokuhle Nkosi was the victim of a series of violent crimes and found herself fighting physically to save her life. Those incidents, resulted in her suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and a year later, she decided to see a therapist full time. In this wide ranging…
31 Jul 2019 33 min

Anele Siswana On Men and Mental Health - EPISODE #8

In our society, men are often discouraged from expressing emotions that make them vulnerable or seeking professional help when they need help. But every once in a while, Clinical Psychologist, Anele Siswana meets men who want to be emotionally available and in touch with their own feelings. In this conversation…
27 Jun 2019 34 min

Iman & Ayoub on Couples’ Therapy – EPISODE #7

Iman Pienaar and Ayoub Banderker have been married for a few years and both agree that the first year was their toughest. When divorce seemed to be a real possibility, they decided to find a counsellor to help them with their challenges.
12 Jun 2019 14 min

Khosi Jiyane on African Psychology - EPISODE #6

Khosi Jiyane knew as a child that she wanted to become a psychologist. Her journey into following that path has been long and marked by constant struggles. In this episode of IN THERAPY, she speaks about those challenges and the importance of African psychology and spirituality.
22 May 2019 29 min

Bridget Masinga - EPISODE #5

Bridget Masinga first saw a therapist when she was a child. As an adult, she built a relationship with a therapist she saw on and off over several years who helped her through a past relationship and grief over miscarriage. As she searches for a new therapist, she shares insights…
27 Feb 2019 28 min

Athi & Zoe on Couples' Therapy – EPISODE #4

When Athinangamso Nkopo and Zoe Mann faced challenges in their relationship, they decided that couples therapy might be their best option. The search for a suitable therapist was not easy for them but they were determined to find help and remain together.
13 Feb 2019 30 min

Leeto Khoza – EPISODE #3

Leeto Khoza has been in therapy for the last three years in order to address the deep insecurities he inherited from his childhood. In his conversation with host, Ncebakazi Manzi, he speaks openly about confronting his family; suicidal thoughts that have plagued him for years and the positive changes he…
24 Jan 2019 30 min

Simnikiwe Masala – EPISODE #2

Simnikiwe Masala, a 30 year old PR specialist and dance enthusiast was diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy. Part of her treatment includes psychoanalysis. She speaks about how difficult her sessions were at the beginning and her spiritual journey.
12 Dec 2018 26 min

Amanda Mashego – EPISODE #1

Amanda Mashego knew for a few years before finding a therapist that she needed help. Between the stigma around mental illness and wondering why she had to be psychoanalysed while others seem to cope just fine, her journey to therapy was delayed but has proved fruitful. In this first episode…
28 Nov 2018 20 min