Nonhle Avele Nhlapho is a Student Counseling Psychologist registered at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a licensed Registered Counselor with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). She holds a BA in Psychology and Communication Science , an Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Pretoria, and a Postgraduate degree (Bpsy and Equivalent) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Nonhle currently serves as the Vice-Chairperson of the PsySSA Student Division, where she works to empower psychology students and promote mental health advocacy across South Africa. Her commitment to social justice and leadership was shaped by her previous roles as Project Manager for the Free State Centre for Human Rights and as a representative on the University of the Free State’s Student Representative Council.
She has contributed to organizations such as SOS Children’s Villages, the Gift of the Givers Foundation, and CHT as a researcher and consultant. Additionally, she has consulted for the UKZN HIV/AIDS Support Unit as a peer educator, furthering her commitment to fostering resilience and well-being in underserved communities. Her research interests address critical social issues, emphasizing impactful solutions.
Through her work with the PsySSA Student Division, Nonhle remains dedicated to fostering leadership, equity, and meaningful change in the field of psychology.