Salmaan

Dr Salmaan Khader

Registered Counselor

“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals.”

About Me

I believe effective therapy stems from a partnership built on mutual respect. Our sessions offer a space where you feel truly heard and understood, free from judgment. We can explore your concerns together, finding practical ways forward that honour your unique strengths. This collaborative approach helps you discover your own wisdom, building resilience for lasting, meaningful change.

Approach

Because compassion places us as equals, I treat sessions as shared work where your experience guides each step. In Johannesburg or online, in English, Afrikaans or Hindi/Urdu, I keep the pace steady — attentive, practical and adaptable to age and stage. For children that often means gentle play and structured observation; for adolescents and adults it looks like focused assessment, collaborative goal‑setting and brief tasks between sessions to test what helps. This way of working suits people and families seeking respectful, practical support grounded in daily strengths.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of Namibia

Registered Counsellor

Qualifications

SACAP

Service Areas

Salmaan Khader - Private Practice

In-person & Online

Lenasia

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa