Nasalifya Namwinga

Nasalifya is a clinical psychologist and researcher who is passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces where people can access mental health and wellbeing support. As a Black African woman with lived experience navigating mental health systems, she brings empathy, insight, and a deep commitment to making care more intersectional and culturally responsive.

Recent articles

Ask a therapist: Understanding self-harm

Clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga breaks down what self-harm is, explains why it happens, and offers practical advice for managing urges and seeking support.

Ask a therapist: Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder

What is Social Anxiety Disorder? And what can you do about it? We asked clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga to answer your questions and to share her expert tips and advice.

Ask an expert: Supporting teens to cope with distressing world events

Clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga offers advice on how to support teens following a distressing world event.

Ask a therapist: How to cope with distressing events and bad world news

We asked Nasalifya Namwinga, a clinical psychologist, to answer your questions about distressing events, vicarious trauma and bad world news.

Ask an expert: Self-harm in teenagers

Clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga answers common questions about self-harm and offers expert advice on how to support your teen.

Ask an expert: Social Anxiety Disorder in teenagers

Clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga answers common questions about Social Anxiety Disorder and offers expert advice on how to support your teen.