About the Founder
Zola Chonco is a dedicated Social Worker, Mental Health Practitioner, and Founder of Bridging the Gap Holistic Services, driven by a deep commitment to empowering individuals, families, and organisations through holistic wellness. With nearly a decade of experience in psychosocial support, mental health education, and capacity building, she brings extensive expertise in working with children, adolescents, families, and professionals across diverse settings.
Her background includes leading learning support and psychosocial initiatives within school environments, providing counselling to learners, staff, and parents, and offering targeted interventions that promote emotional well-being and academic success. She has also played a key role in youth development and trauma-informed programming, guiding young people through personal and educational transitions with compassion and insight.
Zola’s work further extends to conducting supervised visitations for families in dispute, ensuring safe, structured, and supportive engagement during challenging family transitions.
Through Bridging the Gap Holistic Services, Zola designs and facilitates transformative workshops, wellness programs, parenting sessions, and mental health interventions for schools, organisations, and NGOs. She is also actively involved in professional supervision, mentoring emerging social workers and postgraduate students as they develop their practice in the field.
Zola is widely recognised as a relatable and impactful facilitator, regularly partnering with organisations as a keynote speaker and workshop leader on topics related to mental health, personal growth, resilience, and holistic well-being.
At the heart of her work is a belief in possibility, that with the right support, tools, and guidance, every individual can heal, grow, and lead a meaningful life. She champions self-love, resilience, and faith as pathways to overcoming life’s challenges.
Vision
Our vision is to create healthier, more resilient communities by equipping organisations with the knowledge and tools to promote mental well-being, nurture strong families, and support personal growth.
Mission
Our mission is to design and deliver impactful programs and workshops that empower people within organisations to promote mental well-being, strengthen parenting skills, and enhance personal growth.
