Private Mental Health & Rehabilitation Facility
meccapsychotherapeutic@gmail.com · +264 81 2240 748

Mental health care rooted in dignity & recovery.

Mecca Psychotherapeutic Centre, in Ongwediva, Namibia, offers private mental health and rehab services, including psychiatric assessments, structured treatment, and long-term rehab in a healing environment. Our team supports individuals and loved ones throughout recovery.

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The grounds at Mecca Psychotherapeutic Centre
Home Sweet Home sign in the garden

Where Recovery Begins With Understanding

Too often, mental health care is reduced to a prescription and a follow-up appointment. At Mecca Psychotherapeutic Centre, recovery looks different. It begins with listening. It continues with a structured, evidence-based treatment plan. And it holds space for each individual to heal at their own pace, in a facility designed specifically for that purpose.

Located in Ongwediva, within the premises formerly known as Mango Guesthouse, Mecca offers a calm and focused environment where patients receive the attention that overstretched public facilities often cannot provide.

With capacity for up to 30 patients, the centre combines medical care, therapeutic activities, and rehabilitative support under one roof. From occupational therapy and music therapy to structured daily routines, every element of the programme is designed to support long-term mental wellness.

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Meet The Team

Dr Kleopas Elago Henok — Founder of Mecca Psychotherapeutic Centre
Founder
Dr Kleopas Elago Henok at a community engagement

Dr Kleopas Elago Henok

MBChB (Yaroslavl Medical Academy), General Practitioner

Dr Kleopas Elago Henok is a General Practitioner based in Northern Namibia and the founder of Mecca Psychotherapeutic Centre. A graduate of Yaroslavl Medical Academy with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree, Dr Henok established Mecca in 2025 to address the growing need for accessible, structured mental health care in the region. His clinical experience and commitment to patient dignity drive the centre's approach to treatment and rehabilitation.

Dr Nelao Mhata

MBChB (Pret), MMed (UKZN), FC Psych (SA), Resident Psychiatrist

Dr Nelao Mhata serves as the resident psychiatrist at Mecca Psychotherapeutic Centre. She holds an MBChB from the University of Pretoria, a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and a Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa.

Dr Mhata brings specialist expertise in a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, substance use disorders, maternal mental health, and neurocognitive disorders. Her clinical focus ensures that each patient receives a thorough psychiatric assessment and an individualised treatment plan.

Dr Nelao Mhata — Resident Psychiatrist
Resident Psychiatrist
Ndinelao T. Shihepo — Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist

Ndinelao T. Shihepo

MA Clin Psych (UNAM), Clinical Psychologist

Ndinelao T. Shihepo is a registered Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Namibia (UNAM). With over ten years of experience across government, humanitarian, and private healthcare settings, she is passionate about improving access to mental health services in Namibia. Her work focuses on trauma, community psychology, and expanding psychological care within underserved communities.

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Our Services

Mecca Psychotherapeutic Centre offers a comprehensive range of mental health services, from initial psychiatric assessment through to long-term rehabilitation. Each service is structured to provide clear, measurable progress in a supportive environment.

Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment

Psychiatric Assessment And Treatment

Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, ADHD, OCD, trauma-related disorders, and more.

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Inpatient Rehabilitation

Inpatient Rehabilitation

Structured residential care for individuals who require a focused, supervised environment to stabilise and recover. The programme includes daily therapeutic activities, occupational therapy, and 24-hour clinical support.

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Substance Use and Addiction Recovery

Substance Use And Addiction Recovery

A dedicated programme for individuals living with substance use disorders. Treatment combines medical stabilisation, counselling, group therapy, and long-term relapse prevention planning.

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Therapeutic Programmes and Wellness

Therapeutic Programmes And Wellness

Holistic therapeutic activities, including occupational therapy, music therapy, physical fitness, nature-based therapy, and psychoeducation sessions, are all designed to complement clinical treatment and promote sustained well-being.

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Curatorship Assessments

Curatorship Assessments

Formal psychiatric assessments to assist courts and families in determining the capacity of individuals who may require a curator to manage their personal or financial affairs.

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Maternal Mental Health

Maternal Mental Health

Specialist psychiatric support for women experiencing perinatal and postnatal mental health conditions, including postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, and postpartum psychosis.

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Workplace Mental Health

Workplace Mental Health

Psychiatric assessment and treatment for individuals whose mental health has been affected by work-related stress, burnout, workplace conflict, or occupational trauma.

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Patient Reviews

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Hilma N. Local Guide · 2 reviews
2 weeks ago

For the first time in four years, my brother sat at our dinner table and laughed. The care at Mecca didn't just treat a diagnosis — it gave our family back a person we thought we had lost.

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Tangeni M. 1 review
3 months ago

The team listened in a way I had not experienced before. My treatment plan was explained clearly and revisited with me weekly. I never felt like a file.

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Paulus K. Local Guide · 5 reviews
6 months ago

Dr Mhata's assessment was thorough and compassionate. The structured daily programme — therapy, routine, even the garden — gave me the stability I needed to begin again.

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Dr Ndapewa S. 3 reviews
1 month ago

Accessible, private mental health care in the north has been missing for years. Mecca fills that gap with dignity. I recommend it to every family I meet.

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