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This case study presents the therapeutic journey of Paula (pseudonym), a 26-year-old Zimbabwean woman struggling with grief,
depression, and feelings of abandonment following the loss of her mother and grandmother, and a breakup with her boyfriend.

The child presented with symptoms of ASD which led to a diagnosis of level 2 ASD. Although there were some symptoms suggestive of ADHD and a number of Hyperactivity symptoms they were not enough to warrant a diagnosis of ADHD. Recommendations have been proffered to manage the presenting symptoms of ASD from both the home and the school environment. In terms of schooling, the psychologist recommends the adoption of an inclusive learning set up supported by a special needs educator.

Meki alleges that she was abandoned by both her mother and father when she was only eight years of age. He mother relocated to South Africa, leaving her behind in the care of her father, who went on to remarry and have another family, which the client eventually became a part of. The client stated that as a result of this, she had been exposed to a myriad of difficult and heart-wrenching situations and experiences at a very young age. The grueling state of affairs had left her thinking that her only way out was taking her own life. Consequently, the client had begun harboring suicidal thoughts, which had continued to escalate as she grew up, resulting in mental distress and failure to cope with her day-to-day life. This prompted her to seek support from a therapist.