Muslim Psychologists and Therapists in Wynberg

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Shabaana Osman
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
It is a natural thing to strive towards becoming the best version of ourselves. But life happens, which often leads to emotional distress. Allow me to take you on a transformational journey where you are able to resolve issues causing distress and work towards a better you.
It is a natural thing to strive towards becoming the best version of ourselves. But life happens, which often leads to emotional distress. Allow me to take you on a transformational journey where you are able to resolve issues causing distress and work towards a better you.
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Khayreyah Antvorskov
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I work with adolescents and adults from a neuroaffirming, holistic, and integrative perspective. I recognise that every person’s life story, strengths, and challenges are unique. Therefore, therapy unfolds at your pace meeting you where you are. I work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, grief, behavioural difficulties, and life transitions. I also work with neurodiverse individuals, helping them explore their emotional and relational world while supporting self-advocacy, growth, regulation, and self-understanding.
I work with adolescents and adults from a neuroaffirming, holistic, and integrative perspective. I recognise that every person’s life story, strengths, and challenges are unique. Therefore, therapy unfolds at your pace meeting you where you are. I work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, grief, behavioural difficulties, and life transitions. I also work with neurodiverse individuals, helping them explore their emotional and relational world while supporting self-advocacy, growth, regulation, and self-understanding.
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ZB Counselling
Social Worker, SACSSP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
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Bloom Counselling & Play Therapy
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Kenwyn 7780
With a deep understanding of the complexities that families face in today's fast-paced world, I am committed to creating a supportive and nurturing space for moms, parents, and children to navigate life's challenges. Drawing on a diverse background in mental health, I am well-versed in addressing a wide range of issues, from everyday parenting concerns to more complex emotional and behavioural challenges. I specialize in tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of families. Whether you're a mom juggling multiple roles, a parent navigating the intricate dynamics of family life, or a child grappling with the ups and
With a deep understanding of the complexities that families face in today's fast-paced world, I am committed to creating a supportive and nurturing space for moms, parents, and children to navigate life's challenges. Drawing on a diverse background in mental health, I am well-versed in addressing a wide range of issues, from everyday parenting concerns to more complex emotional and behavioural challenges. I specialize in tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of families. Whether you're a mom juggling multiple roles, a parent navigating the intricate dynamics of family life, or a child grappling with the ups and
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Zainab Kader
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Hi, I'm Zainab, a clinical psychologist passionate about nurturing mental health and fostering resilience. I provide psychological services to children, adolescents and adults presenting with a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. This includes supporting people who are experiencing distress that feels overwhelming, disruptive, or difficult to understand, and working with them to develop healthier ways of coping, improved insight into themselves and their relationships, and pathways forward. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred. I work with a range of psychological concerns, including:
Hi, I'm Zainab, a clinical psychologist passionate about nurturing mental health and fostering resilience. I provide psychological services to children, adolescents and adults presenting with a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. This includes supporting people who are experiencing distress that feels overwhelming, disruptive, or difficult to understand, and working with them to develop healthier ways of coping, improved insight into themselves and their relationships, and pathways forward. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred. I work with a range of psychological concerns, including:
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Tharwat Julius
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
What I Offer: Counseling for individuals, families, and groups Evidence-based strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and depression Tools for improving communication and relationships Guidance for navigating life transitions and achieving personal goals Islamic perspective upon request Marriage counselling Workshops & Interventions
At the heart of my approach to counseling is the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, no matter the challenges they face. I offer evidence-based mental, emotional, and behavioral health interventions for individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan — from children and adolescents to adults. In our work together, we’ll build a collaborative, trusting relationship where you can feel empowered to develop effective coping skills. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, navigating life transitions, or working to improve communication and relationships.
What I Offer: Counseling for individuals, families, and groups Evidence-based strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and depression Tools for improving communication and relationships Guidance for navigating life transitions and achieving personal goals Islamic perspective upon request Marriage counselling Workshops & Interventions
At the heart of my approach to counseling is the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, no matter the challenges they face. I offer evidence-based mental, emotional, and behavioral health interventions for individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan — from children and adolescents to adults. In our work together, we’ll build a collaborative, trusting relationship where you can feel empowered to develop effective coping skills. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, navigating life transitions, or working to improve communication and relationships.
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New Leaf Counselling
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Athlone 7764
Clients have different needs that they would seek assistance with from a competent professional. The client needs to be heard and their feelings validated. I provide a safe and confidential space for clients 14 years old and above to engage with me. My specialist Counselling knowledge and approach will put the client at ease and allow the therapy to take its course. I acknowledge that each individual requires different levels of support and based on that, I apply my technique of empathetic listening and appropriate counselling as required.
Clients have different needs that they would seek assistance with from a competent professional. The client needs to be heard and their feelings validated. I provide a safe and confidential space for clients 14 years old and above to engage with me. My specialist Counselling knowledge and approach will put the client at ease and allow the therapy to take its course. I acknowledge that each individual requires different levels of support and based on that, I apply my technique of empathetic listening and appropriate counselling as required.
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Waseem Hoosain Hawa
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Mowbray 7700
Sanctuary is what so many of us need in this turbulent world. We face internal and external challenges daily. My aim is to provide a nurturing space - a space in which we can safely explore and hopefully resolve any challenges you face. A space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts, your hopes, your dreams and your heartaches. A space that focuses on the work to help you overcome what is affecting your mental well-being. I aim to work with you to build a better foundation from which you can reach your full potential. Message us on 0735833831 for a call back from our administrator.
Sanctuary is what so many of us need in this turbulent world. We face internal and external challenges daily. My aim is to provide a nurturing space - a space in which we can safely explore and hopefully resolve any challenges you face. A space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts, your hopes, your dreams and your heartaches. A space that focuses on the work to help you overcome what is affecting your mental well-being. I aim to work with you to build a better foundation from which you can reach your full potential. Message us on 0735833831 for a call back from our administrator.
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Rukaya Smith - Conscious Cove
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I understand that life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore these challenges without judgment. Together, we’ll work to understand the root of your struggles and find clarity in chaos. What sets me apart is my deep empathy and personalized approach. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs. You’ll never feel like just another client—each session is designed to help you heal, grow, and regain control over your life.
I understand that life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore these challenges without judgment. Together, we’ll work to understand the root of your struggles and find clarity in chaos. What sets me apart is my deep empathy and personalized approach. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs. You’ll never feel like just another client—each session is designed to help you heal, grow, and regain control over your life.
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Saarah Hendricks
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
I provide support to adolescents and young adults by creating a safe, affirming, and developmentally appropriate space where individuals can explore identity and build resilience to aid in moving toward meaningful life goals.
I provide support to adolescents and young adults by creating a safe, affirming, and developmentally appropriate space where individuals can explore identity and build resilience to aid in moving toward meaningful life goals.
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Imran Adams
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
5 Endorsed
Claremont 7708
Feeling stuck, helpless or overwhelmed? As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space to explore challenges, bolster coping, and promote healing. Together, we'll navigate anxiety, depression, past traumas, relationship difficulties, grief, and life's obstacles. My approach is holistic and tailored to your unique needs - providing a compassionate environment to process pain, gain alternative perspectives, and acquire tools and resources for coping and thriving. Let's work together to build resilience, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and optimise your potential.
Feeling stuck, helpless or overwhelmed? As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space to explore challenges, bolster coping, and promote healing. Together, we'll navigate anxiety, depression, past traumas, relationship difficulties, grief, and life's obstacles. My approach is holistic and tailored to your unique needs - providing a compassionate environment to process pain, gain alternative perspectives, and acquire tools and resources for coping and thriving. Let's work together to build resilience, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and optimise your potential.
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You may feel that your current situation isn’t where you want to be and that’s okay. My aim is to help you begin building the foundation for a healthier you, using up-to-date, evidence-based practices to guide and support your journey.
You may feel that your current situation isn’t where you want to be and that’s okay. My aim is to help you begin building the foundation for a healthier you, using up-to-date, evidence-based practices to guide and support your journey.
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Dr. Samuel Michael William Gild
General Counsellor, MBChB
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer professional counselling/psychotherapy, both one-on-one, and one-on-two (EG couples, two family members, etc).
I offer professional counselling/psychotherapy, both one-on-one, and one-on-two (EG couples, two family members, etc).
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Aadila Osman
Verified Verified
Serves Area
As a dedicated professional in wellness counseling, education, and community engagement, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to fostering social and emotional growth through empathy, effective communication, and strategic planning.
As a dedicated professional in wellness counseling, education, and community engagement, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to fostering social and emotional growth through empathy, effective communication, and strategic planning.
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Sara Moosa
General Counsellor
Many people come to counselling not because something dramatic has happened, but because something quietly feels unsettled. You may appear capable and composed on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself. Perhaps you’re navigating tension in a relationship, noticing patterns that keep repeating, or carrying a quiet grief that is difficult to name. My approach is relational, insight-oriented, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when we begin to understand ourselves more deeply — not just intellectually, but experientially.
Many people come to counselling not because something dramatic has happened, but because something quietly feels unsettled. You may appear capable and composed on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself. Perhaps you’re navigating tension in a relationship, noticing patterns that keep repeating, or carrying a quiet grief that is difficult to name. My approach is relational, insight-oriented, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when we begin to understand ourselves more deeply — not just intellectually, but experientially.
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Dr. Aqeela Mahomed
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Dr Aqeela Mahomed is dual-licensed with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She uses her experience in both her fields of expertise to inform her integrative and holistic approach to client care. She has experience within community clinics, hospitals, and specialist psychiatric settings.
Dr Aqeela Mahomed is dual-licensed with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She uses her experience in both her fields of expertise to inform her integrative and holistic approach to client care. She has experience within community clinics, hospitals, and specialist psychiatric settings.
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Kaamilah Salie
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
I use an eclectic approach to counselling, with a focus on Humanistic Psychology and an interest in Islamic Psychology.
Together, we will explore your worldview, your formative experiences, any significant life events, as well as practical tools for your journey. Prior to gaining years of experience as a counsellor, I completed a 3 year course at Darun Na'im Institute of Higher Islamic Learning. I am happy to include spirituality into our sessions should you wish to do so.
I use an eclectic approach to counselling, with a focus on Humanistic Psychology and an interest in Islamic Psychology.
Together, we will explore your worldview, your formative experiences, any significant life events, as well as practical tools for your journey. Prior to gaining years of experience as a counsellor, I completed a 3 year course at Darun Na'im Institute of Higher Islamic Learning. I am happy to include spirituality into our sessions should you wish to do so.
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Asheeqa Petersen-Wouters
Psychologist, MA
Claremont 7708
I am a registered Neuropsychologist. I assist clients seeking clarity about how they or their child think, learn, and cope. This may be a parent concerned about a child’s learning, a young person struggling at school, or an adult noticing changes in memory, focus, or mood. For most individuals the crux of the matter is gaining understanding - why challenges are happening, what strengths they have, and how to move forward.
I am a registered Neuropsychologist. I assist clients seeking clarity about how they or their child think, learn, and cope. This may be a parent concerned about a child’s learning, a young person struggling at school, or an adult noticing changes in memory, focus, or mood. For most individuals the crux of the matter is gaining understanding - why challenges are happening, what strengths they have, and how to move forward.
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Celestino Psychometric Solutions
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Celestino Psychometric Solutions, we provide ethical, evidence-based assessments to support clients facing cognitive, educational, and career challenges. Whether you’re a parent seeking clarity on your child’s learning difficulties, a psychologist in need of a psychometrist, a corporate or recruitment agency requiring psychometric services for hiring and career development, or a student needing career guidance or subject choice selection, my goal is to offer precise, practical recommendations. We provide clear, actionable insights to help clients make informed decisions in education, psychology, and the workplace.
At Celestino Psychometric Solutions, we provide ethical, evidence-based assessments to support clients facing cognitive, educational, and career challenges. Whether you’re a parent seeking clarity on your child’s learning difficulties, a psychologist in need of a psychometrist, a corporate or recruitment agency requiring psychometric services for hiring and career development, or a student needing career guidance or subject choice selection, my goal is to offer precise, practical recommendations. We provide clear, actionable insights to help clients make informed decisions in education, psychology, and the workplace.
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Mareldia Achmat
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
1 Endorsed
Plumstead 7801
Are you struggling with a substance dependency problem and your life is becoming unmanageable and experiencing loss after loss? Are you struggling with daily life stressors and/or cannot cope with the pressures of life? You have so much to offer but just cannot cope due to a substance dependency/addiction? Regardless of the above, I am here, to help you find and reclaim yourself, for who you truly are, helping you embark on your journey of self-love and healing. With this, my services also include family work and therapy where I provide therapy to family members as well. I also provide general counselling apart from addiction.
Are you struggling with a substance dependency problem and your life is becoming unmanageable and experiencing loss after loss? Are you struggling with daily life stressors and/or cannot cope with the pressures of life? You have so much to offer but just cannot cope due to a substance dependency/addiction? Regardless of the above, I am here, to help you find and reclaim yourself, for who you truly are, helping you embark on your journey of self-love and healing. With this, my services also include family work and therapy where I provide therapy to family members as well. I also provide general counselling apart from addiction.
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Muslim Counsellors
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist will be respectful of faith, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disabilities, or anything that is relevant to an individual’s reasons for seeking therapy. This mental health practitioner will therefore be able to recognize the role of faith in a client’s life, and they can appreciate the cultural values and beliefs of others. Cultural sensitivity on the part of the therapist may enhance the possibility of a strong therapeutic bond, even if the clinician does not have an extensive understanding of a client’s background before therapy begins.

How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Muslim clients?
It is best to ask directly whether a therapist has worked with Muslim clients, and if so, the extent to which cultural or religious principles factored into their work together. You can also ask whether a therapist who is familiar with Islamic practices, values, and beliefs incorporates them into their professional work, and if so, how. If the therapist does not have a sufficient knowledge base, they may well know and can refer you to someone who has such experience.

What if the therapist does not have my exact background?
It is not necessary for a therapist to share one’s exact religious background for therapy to be successful. A qualified and culturally sensitive therapist will appreciate diversity within the Muslim community as well as diversity overall, and will have a sense of how religious and cultural issues can contribute to mental health. In addition, a good therapist would be willing to learn from their clients.

How do I recognise an effective Muslim therapist?
Like all therapists, a Muslim therapist who is effective will have the requisite training and expertise in evidence-based techniques, as well as the ability to connect with you on a personal level. An effective Muslim therapist may also demonstrate a clear understanding of your cultural background and faith. A therapist with such cultural sensitivity will set the stage for a strong therapeutic alliance.

Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of the Muslim faith?
The directory of Muslim therapists includes mental health providers who have shared their cultural background in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist with a similar background. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists identified as Muslim is limited, the directory will also show therapists with extensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.