About the Founder

Meet Senzekile Shongwe

Founder and Director of Senzekile Counselling And Training Institute (S-CTI), Senzekile Shongwe is a seasoned mental health counselor and educator with over 10 years of experience. Her life’s work is dedicated to empowering individuals through mental health education and practical intervention skills.

Senzekile has worked with major organizations, including EY, IQ Business, Aegis, Mr Price, McDonald’s, Vodacom, and many more, delivering onsite Employee Assistance services as a Kaelo clinical consultant. Her expertise lies in developing resilience strategies and well-being programs for employees, particularly in high-pressure industries.

As a keynote speaker, Senzekile is known for her thought leadership on employee well-being, resilience, and mental wellness. She has trained over 2,000 psychology graduates, counsellors, and mental health advocates and continues to inspire the next generation of professionals.