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Clinical Psychologist

Zahrah
Essop

Clinical Psychologist

We’ve all heard one of these phrases at some point: “you’re just ungrateful,” “just get over it,” “motherhood is meant to be a blessing.” Yet our experiences are rarely that simple, and neither are we. I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping you explore your experiences, giving you a safe space to acknowledge and navigate both their complexity, and your own.

My approach is grounded in mindfulness and compassion, helping you understand not only what you feel, but why. Together, we gently untangle difficult emotions and patterns, fostering greater self-awareness, acceptance, and growth.

This is a space where your story, values, and lived experience are respected. My intention is to meet all the different parts of you with care, curiosity, and acceptance, supporting you in moving from simply surviving, to thriving.

“You presume you are a small entity, but within you is enfolded the entire universe.”
- Imam Ali Ibn Abu Bakr

QUALIFICATIONS

PS 0159344

- Msc. Clinical Psychology - (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Diploma in Islamic Psychology- Cambridge Muslim College
- Bachelor of Arts Honors in Psychology (Cum Laude) - WITS
- Bachelor of Arts - WITS

LOCATION

ONLINE &
BRYANSTON

SERVICES

- Individual Adult Therapy
- Child Therapy (0 - 13)
- Adolescent Therapy (14 - 18)

AVAILABILITY

MO - 

Not Available

TU - 

(09:00 - 14:00)

WE - 

Not Available

TH - 

(09:00 - 14:00)

FR - 

Not Available

SA - 

Not Available

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH

AREAS OF INTEREST

Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Relational issues
Self-esteem
Adjustment issues
Trauma

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