Compassionate psychiatric care that uplifts & supports you.
Whether you are navigating a mood disorder, struggling with anxiety, or supporting a child with behavioural or developmental challenges, you deserve care that understands the whole picture.
How We Support You
At UpLift Mental Health, each consultation is a chance to be heard and supported. We provide care for adults, adolescents, and children, offering a safe space to explore mental health challenges without judgment.
We recognise that reaching out for support is a meaningful step. Our practice offers a calm, grounded environment where conversations can unfold honestly, and where your experiences are met with patience and genuine care.
Meet Dr Nelao Mhata
Qualifications: MBChB (UP, 2013), MMed Psych (UKZN, 2023), FC Psych SA (CMSA), Master’s in Public Health (current).
Dr Nelao Mhata founded UpLift Mental Health with a powerful vision: to create a space where people feel genuinely seen and supported on their mental health journey.
Dr Mhata holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from the University of Pretoria (2013), a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry (MMed Psych) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (2023), a Fellowship in Psychiatry (FC Psych SA) from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Health.
Beyond clinical care, Dr Mhata actively contributes to improving mental health literacy across Namibia.
Through outreach, workshops, teaching, and public education, she is committed to breaking stigma and making mental health support more accessible for all.
Services we offer
Mood Disorders
Mood disorders can make everyday life feel heavy, overwhelming, or unbalanced. With gentle, evidence-based support, many people regain stability, energy, and a renewed sense of themselves.
Anxiety and OCD
Mood disorders can make everyday life feel heavy, overwhelming, or unbalanced. With gentle, evidence-based support, many people regain stability, energy, and a renewed sense of themselves.
Psychotic and Personality Disorders
These conditions may affect how you think or interpret the world around you, often leading to confusion or distress. With compassionate care, it is possible to improve stability and quality of life.
Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts can feel frightening and isolating, but they are a sign that you need care, not judgment. Support is available to help you feel safe and guided towards hope and relief.
Substance Use Disorders
Substance use struggles can feel overwhelming and challenging to talk about. Substance use support focuses on understanding your experiences without judgment and helping you move towards healthier, more manageable patterns.
Women’s Mental Health
Women may feel emotional challenges linked to hormonal shifts, trauma, life transitions, or societal pressures. Care is centred around understanding your lived experiences and helping you feel supported at every stage.
Child’s Mental Health
Children and adolescents may experience behavioural, emotional, or developmental difficulties that affect school, relationships, and well-being. Early support helps them thrive at home, in learning environments, and within their communities.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders often develop alongside emotional distress, body image challenges, or overwhelming internal pressures. Treatment offers a safe space to heal your relationship with food, your body, and yourself.
Neurocognitive Disorders
These conditions can affect the memory, decision-making, and daily functioning, often causing confusion or worry for individuals and families. Early assessment and gentle support help provide meaningful care and improve your day-to-day well-being.
Corporate Wellness Talks
These talks offer clear, practical insights that help teams understand mental health, reduce burnout, and build healthier, more resilient workplaces.