Zaakirah

Miss Zaakirah Mohamed

Child Psychotherapist

“An educational psychologist based in Johannesburg working with children and adolescents from the ages of 4 until 18 years old.”

About Me

I support children and adolescents aged 4 to 18 in Johannesburg as they navigate emotional and developmental challenges. As an educational psychologist, I help young people understand their feelings and build resilience. We might explore creative ways to express thoughts, fostering growth in a safe space. My approach is well-suited for families seeking to understand their child's unique learning and emotional landscape, ensuring they feel heard and supported.

Approach

Work with me is practical and paced: sessions in Johannesburg are held in English, in person, and blend playful activities with focused thinking to help young people name feelings and make sense of learning or behaviour concerns. I use gentle assessment, creative expression and short, achievable tasks so progress feels visible between appointments; parents are invited to share observations and carry strategies into the home and school. This way of working suits families seeking clear, steady support as their child grows and learns.
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Services

Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Learning or Development Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Child Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist specialising in the emotional and psychological needs of children, often using play and creative techniques.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professional Council of SA; The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCAA)

Educational Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Witwatersrand

Service Areas

Zaakirah Mohamed

In-person

Cyrildene

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Cyrildene, Johannesburg, South Africa