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Essays, videos, webinars and daily affirmations on mental health, trauma, parenting and faith, written for everyday people.
Read and watch →“I am allowed to heal at my own pace. Today, I choose one small step toward wholeness.”
Philip Dimka | PsychPhiDims
Psychology, mental health, healing and growth.
Clinical Psychologist · Trauma Therapist · Play Therapist
Helping individuals, families, churches and communities understand the mind, heal from trauma and grow whole. Grounded in clinical practice, shaped by faith, rooted in Jos, Nigeria.
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Where to begin
Three ways to walk with me
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Keynotes, workshops and supervision in trauma-informed care, play therapy and child mental health for churches, schools, NGOs and professionals.
Speaking & training →Heal
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Roles and affiliations
Balm Therapeutic ServicesClinical Director
Association of Play Therapy NigeriaVice President
Shalom Trauma Centre, AFS NigeriaTrauma Implementer Lead
About Philip
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Clinical depth, faith and culture in one conversation.
Philip Dimka is a clinical psychologist, trauma therapist and play therapist based in Jos, Plateau State. His work spans Child-Centred Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMDR and trauma-informed care, with a focus on conflict-affected and displaced communities in North Central Nigeria.
He moves between the clinic, the church and the community, translating psychology into language people can use at home, in the pulpit and in the classroom.