Dr. Mazvita Machinga holds Ph.D in Psychotherapy and Counseling Track, MSc Psychology and MA Theology. She has total of 16 years of experience till now. She has 9 Research Publications, 5 Book Chapters and 13 Journal Publications under her name, till now. She has facilitated therapeutic groups and offered individual therapy for more than 15 years and taught in higher education for 11 years. Her interests includes: individual and group counseling, addictions, mental health first aid, self-care, online supervision, and faith based mental health initiatives. She is a reviewer and also a member of the editing team of holiness journal. She is a certified mental health first aid instructor, substance abuse counselor and marriage therapist. Her Research area interests includes : Transpersonal Psychology , Mental Health , Practical Theology , Pastoral Care and Counseling, Suicide , An Spirituality and social sciences , Trauma Therapy.