Dr Mercy Manyema
Christian counselling · mental health · relationship building
Services
Compassionate, faith-based support for your mind, your heart and your relationships.
Christian counselling
One-to-one, confidential counselling that integrates sound psychological practice with Christian faith — a safe space to process loss, anxiety, grief and life's transitions.
Mental health awareness talks
Engaging talks for churches, schools and community groups that gently break the stigma around mental health and equip people to respond with compassion.
Seminars
Interactive seminars and workshops on emotional wellbeing, resilience and self-care, tailored to your group, team or congregation.
Relationship building seminars & courses
Courses and seminars that help couples, families and groups build healthier, God-centred relationships that last.
PhD Research & Articles
My doctoral research sits at the meeting point of faith, mental health and wellbeing — and I share it through writing, teaching and talks.
Research focus
Explore my PhD research on faith, mental health and wellbeing — the questions that drove the study, the people it sought to serve, and the practical difference it aims to make. Add a short summary of your thesis here.
Selected articles
- Faith and mental health: an integrated approach
- Building resilience in faith communities
- Relationships that last: insights from research
About me
I'm Mercy Manyema — a Christian counsellor, speaker and researcher. I walk alongside individuals, couples and communities as they navigate mental health, faith and relationships, offering support that is warm, practical and rooted in hope.
You can read more about my counselling work and background on the Parakaleo website.
Upcoming events
I'd love to see you at an upcoming talk, seminar or course. New dates are added regularly.
12 March 2025 • 10:00
Mental health awareness talk
A community talk on recognising anxiety and depression, and how faith communities can respond with compassion.
Venue: to be confirmed
5 April 2025 • 09:30
Building healthy relationships
A one-day seminar for couples and families on communication, conflict and connection.
Venue: to be confirmed
20 May 2025 • 18:30
Emotional wellbeing course
A four-week course exploring resilience, self-care and faith, run in a supportive small-group setting.
Venue: to be confirmed
Testimonials
Kind words from the people, churches and organisations I've had the privilege of walking alongside.
Mercy's talk on mental health opened so many conversations in our church. Her warmth made a difficult subject feel safe.
Church pastor
Mental health awareness talk
The relationship course gave my husband and me tools we still use every week. We finally learned how to communicate.
Course couple
Relationship building course
Mercy's counselling helped me through one of the hardest seasons of my life. I always felt heard and never judged.
Counselling client
Christian counselling
Our staff wellbeing seminar was practical, grounded and genuinely moving. We'd book her again in a heartbeat.
HR lead
Staff wellbeing seminar
As a student, Mercy's teaching on faith and mental health reshaped how I care for the people around me.
Seminar student
Faith & mental health seminar
Compassionate, professional and deeply faithful. Mercy is a gift to any community she serves.
Community leader
Community talk