Child Psychologist Tanzania

Child Psychologist Tanzania 10 years of empowering families to navigate through the challenges of Autism, ADHD, and other mental health difficulties globally.

14/01/2026

Behavior tells a story.�Our job is to listen before we respond.

See my previous carousel post for a detailed description

Behavior is information. When adults listen first, children settle faster.
14/01/2026

Behavior is information. When adults listen first, children settle faster.

Bipolar disorder is not “mood swings.”It’s a real medical condition that affects mood, energy, sleep, and decision-makin...
12/01/2026

Bipolar disorder is not “mood swings.”

It’s a real medical condition that affects mood, energy, sleep, and decision-making.

With the right support, stability is possible.
With understanding, stigma fades.

Mental health education saves lives.
Treatment works.

Academic struggle is not always about effort.Depression affects:• Focus• Memory• Motivation• Planning• HopeA brain under...
09/01/2026

Academic struggle is not always about effort.

Depression affects:
• Focus
• Memory
• Motivation
• Planning
• Hope

A brain under depression works differently.
This is biology, not character.

Needing a pause does not mean failure.
It means listening to reality.

Recovery restores cognitive capacity.
Timelines are allowed to change.

This post is educational, not diagnostic.
If symptoms persist, professional assessment matters.

Emotional eating is not a willpower problem.It is a regulation problem.The pattern often looks like this:Emotion spikesF...
07/01/2026

Emotional eating is not a willpower problem.
It is a regulation problem.

The pattern often looks like this:
Emotion spikes
Food soothes briefly
Shame follows
The emotion returns

Food becomes the tool because it works fast.

What helps long-term:
• Naming the emotion
• Understanding what the body is asking for
• Expanding coping options
• Reducing shame

Restriction rarely solves this.
Awareness does.

You are not broken.
You adapted.

This post is educational, not diagnostic.

That voice saying “not good enough” did not appear out of nowhere.It was learned.When expectations were high and mistake...
06/01/2026

That voice saying “not good enough” did not appear out of nowhere.
It was learned.

When expectations were high and mistakes felt unsafe, many people learned:
• Worth equals performance
• Rest feels like failure
• Self-criticism feels like discipline

Over time, that voice stops sounding external.
It feels like you.

What matters clinically:
• Perfectionism often masks anxiety
• Self-criticism reduces motivation over time
• Compassion improves performance, not lowers it

This is not weakness.
It is a nervous system doing what it learned to survive.

Unlearning is possible. Support helps.

This post is educational, not diagnostic.

The autism care market will hit $15B by 2034. But there's a 2,900x access gap hiding in plain sight. THE PARADOX:While N...
02/01/2026

The autism care market will hit $15B by 2034. But there's a 2,900x access gap hiding in plain sight.

THE PARADOX:
While North America has 1 autism provider per 1,200 people, parts of Sub-Saharan Africa have 1 per 3.5 MILLION.

THE BREAKTHROUGH:
We don't need 150 years. We need smarter distribution.
→ WHO Caregiver Skills Training: 30+ countries, 70-80% effective, 85% cheaper
→ Digital tools: 6-week diagnosis vs 18 months, zero geographic barriers
→ Local capacity building: sustainable ecosystems, not dependency

THE MATH:
Same capital. 60x more impact.
$1M reaches 200 families (traditional) vs 12,000 families (digital + caregiver model).

This isn't charity. It's the smartest arbitrage in global health.

Every child deserves support. Every caregiver deserves tools. Every region deserves equity.

IF YOU'RE:
→ A funder seeking high-impact investments
→ A partner in digital health or global development
→ An advocate for neurodiversity
Let's build this together.

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The week before school starts shapes the whole term.For children with Autism or ADHD, transitions without preparation of...
31/12/2025

The week before school starts shapes the whole term.

For children with Autism or ADHD, transitions without preparation often lead to emotional overload once school pressure begins.

January is the window to prepare.

I am currently in a Preparation Phase for families seeking structured back-to-school support for:
- Autism (ages 0–5)
-ADHD (ages 6–18)

This is not a one-off session.
Families enter a 90-day consultation pathway focused on stability, regulation, and clear school communication.

📩 DM PREP to receive the Pre-Opening Consultation Guide
and join the priority waitlist.

I don't sit behind a desk and take notes while a child feels interrogated. We play. We create. We explore.By joining the...
31/12/2025

I don't sit behind a desk and take notes while a child feels interrogated. We play. We create. We explore.

By joining them in their world, I show them that I am someone they can lean on. I am a mentor who guides them through their fears and a coach who celebrates their small wins.

If your child is struggling, they don't need a lecture. They need a connection.

To the parents of neurodiverse children in Tanzania: I know you want answers. I promise we will find them.​But my first ...
31/12/2025

To the parents of neurodiverse children in Tanzania: I know you want answers. I promise we will find them.
​But my first job is to ensure your child feels safe, understood, and respected. When we rush to label, we often stop looking for the nuances that make your child unique.
​I am a mentor who takes the time to listen to the "unspoken" language of your child. Because when the child feels safe, the true signals emerge.

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31/12/2025

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Parenting challenges rarely appear one at a time.Understanding your child, nurturing emotional well-being, and supportin...
31/12/2025

Parenting challenges rarely appear one at a time.
Understanding your child, nurturing emotional well-being, and supporting development work best when approached together.

I’ve developed three parent guides to support families across these foundations:

• Navigating ADHD and Building Stronger Futures for Our Children
A parent education guide for understanding ADHD clearly and responding with consistency at home and school.

• Nurturing Your Child’s Psychosocial Wellbeing
A parent companion handbook focused on emotional safety, resilience, connection, and healthy relationships.

• Early Communication Foundations – Parent Edition
A structured guide for children under five with communication delays, including autism and related developmental profiles, focusing on foundational skills and correct sequencing.

Each guide is available individually at 15,000 TZS.
Parents who choose to access all three together can get the complete bundle at a discounted price of 40,000 TZS.

📘 Digital guides
📩 Access via WhatsApp 0755204029

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Tabata, Near Mandela Road
Dar Es Salaam

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+255755204029

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