Zakiyah Hoosen is a dynamic woman who is tactful, tenacious, and compassionate. She has a fervent passion for Psychology and holds up to four years of experience in areas of counselling and supervision.
She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Pretoria majoring in Psychology and Languages; later obtaining her Honor’s degree from SACAP and went on to become a qualified registered counsellor. Zakiyah remains an active practitioner in the field and dedicates her services to multiple organizations including local high schools, NGOs, and the private sector, operating within a trauma-informed focus to facilitate counselling and psychoeducation to children, adolescents, and adults.
Zakiyah is currently advancing her knowledge and training on her journey of master’s in Clinical Psychology. Through research, meaningful therapeutic services and active engagement with the public and private sectors, Zakiyah aspires to contribute excellence and transformation to the sphere of mental healthcare in South Africa.