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About 

Muhammad Coovadia

Meet Muhammad Coovadia

Accreditations

  • Registered Counsellor (HPCSA)

  • Member of the Psychological Society of South Africa

  • Member of the Cognitive Behavioural Association of South Africa

Leadership Positions

  • Executive Member of the Artificial Intelligence Division (AID) of PsySSA 

Publications
Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Counselling (UNISA)

  • Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology (SACAP)-Cum Laude 

  • Master of Social Science in Counselling Psychology (UKZN)-in progress

  • 'Ālim Fādhil/Islamic Studies Course (Jāmi`ah al-`Ulūm al-Islāmiyyah, South Africa)

Academic Recognitions

Upon completion of my honours in psychology, I received the Academic Dean's Award for Academic Excellence from Dr Jaclyn Lotter.

Work Experience

  • Student Support Advisor @Qurtuba Islamic Academy

  • Co-Host of The Ummah Squad on Air @Radio Islam International

  • Student Registered Counsellor @Company Wellness Solutions (EAP)

  • Student Treatment Professional @South African Responsible Gambling Foundation

  • Co-Founder of The Ummah Squad

  • Arabic Lecturer @Jamiah Online

Public Speaking

  • Oral presentation at PsySSA’s Annual Congress 2025

  • Co-hosted radio programmes on Radio Islam International

  • Presenter at The Parenting Convention by Qurtuba Islamic Academy

  • Interviewed on Hilaal TV, Radio Islam International, Radio Al Ansaar, Channel Islam International, Salaam Media, and Phiri FM on various topics

  • Conducted numerous presentations with the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA)

  • Spoke at multiple mosques across South Africa and Ireland

  • Co-presented a segment at The Dean Team's Legends of Islam Youth Programme

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