Zaakirah Mohamed Educational Psychologist Johannesburg

Zaakirah Mohamed Educational Psychologist Johannesburg

Zaakirah Mohamed Educational Psychologist Johannesburg offers compassionate psychological and educational support for children, teenagers, and adults. With over 10 years of experience, Zaakirah provides therapy, assessments, and workshops that promote learning, emotional healing, and personal growth. She combines psychology with her background in education to help clients overcome trauma, anxiety, and learning challenges.

Experience and Background

Zaakirah Mohamed Educational Psychologist Johannesburg has a strong foundation in trauma work and emotional well-being. She is trained in Brain Work Recursive Therapy, Trauma Incident Reduction, and EMDR. Her expertise also includes cognitive behaviour therapy and solution-focused therapy. Zaakirah’s holistic approach ensures that each client receives therapy tailored to their unique needs.

Her early career began with an NGO under the Department of Social Health, where she developed a learner workbook promoting psychosocial skills. She also facilitated educator workshops for the Gauteng Department of Education, empowering teachers with practical techniques for handling diverse classroom situations.

Specialised Assessments and Counselling

Zaakirah offers a range of assessments including psycho-educational, school readiness, subject choice, and concession assessments. These assessments provide valuable insights into each learner’s strengths and areas for development. Therapy services include career counselling, parental guidance, play therapy, individual therapy, and couples therapy.

Counselling sessions create a safe space to explore personal and emotional challenges. Whether for a child struggling in school or an adult facing anxiety, therapy focuses on realistic tools to improve confidence and coping skills.

Workshops and Learning Support

Zaakirah Mohamed Educational Psychologist Johannesburg also provides interactive workshops for children, parents, and teachers. These sessions cover topics such as study skills, time management, goal setting, and emotional regulation. Educators benefit from practical strategies that enhance classroom support, while parents gain insights to guide their children more effectively.

Her learning support programmes help learners improve study techniques and motivation. With consistent effort and encouragement, students learn how to perform better academically and emotionally.

Academic and Professional Contributions

Zaakirah’s work has been published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health. She has presented research at the Annual Congress of Psychology and lectured at the South African College of Applied Psychology. She has also been invited to speak at Wits University on learning difficulties and supervised Masters students in educational assessment.

In addition, she has shared her expertise on television and radio, discussing important topics such as bullying, anxiety, and school readiness.

Book a Session

Appointments are available for counselling, assessments, and workshops. Zaakirah offers both in-person sessions in Johannesburg and online consultations. Contact her to begin a journey toward understanding, balance, and emotional growth today.