Nadia Ahmed

Nadia Ahmed

Clinical Psychologist | Founder and Managing Director of Mind Matters Tanzania.

Nadia is a formidable force in the field of mental health, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience that has benefited many individuals in Tanzania and South Africa. Her training and clinical work focus on the screening, diagnosing, and treatment of a variety of mental health concerns across the lifespan.

Nadia’s unwavering commitment to helping individuals in need of mental health care has been instrumental in transforming lives and building communities that prioritize emotional well-being. Her work has been particularly important in addressing the societal stigma and challenges that impede access to mental healthcare, thereby breaking down the barriers that prevent individuals from accessing critical support. Her ultimate objective is to empower communities and individuals to take control of their mental health and build happier, healthier lives.

Nadia’s passion and dedication make her a trusted and valuable resource for those seeking support during difficult times.

Expertise:
  • Adult Mental Health
  • Emotion Coaching Expert
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health
  • Speaker on Mental Health and Wellness
  • Insight-Oriented Therapy with Executives
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Corporate/Workplace Mental Health & Wellness
  • Life Coaching and Neurolinguistic Programming
  • Animal Assisted Therapy (Children & Adolescents)
  • Couples Therapy (Emotion Focused & Gottman Methods)
  • Psychoeducational and Neuropsychological Assessments
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Fatigue (CBTH4Fatigue)
  • Diagnostic Assessments (ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Specific Learning Difficulties…)
Qualifications & Memberships:
  • Bachelor of Psychology (Trauma Counselling), Pearson Institute of Higher Education, South Africa
  • Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology, Muhimbili University of Health & Allied Sciences, Tanzania
  • Member, American Psychological Association – International Division (APA)
  • Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
  • Member, Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)
  • Mental Health Association of Tanzania (MEHATA)
  • Tanzanian Psychological Association (TAPA)
Gottman Approved Member