About Jamila Nabatanzi

Clinical Mental Health Practitioner & Psychotherapy Specialist

Jamila Nabatanzi is a licensed mental health practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychological care. Her clinical approach focuses on supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, stress-related conditions, and emotional dysregulation.

She is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward meaningful emotional well-being and resilience.

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Professional Experience

Counselling Psychologist &
Emotional Intelligence Trainer

2025 – Present

Masha Junior School

Trains teachers in emotional intelligence, classroom management, communication, and anger management to support positive student behaviour.

Provides ongoing consultation to teachers by addressing individual student challenges and developing practical classroom strategies.

Delivers psychoeducational sessions for children on anxiety management, emotional expression, and self-regulation, and works closely with parents to strengthen parent-child relationships.

School Mental Health Consultant

Ongoing

Independent Practice

Conducts comprehensive school needs assessments to identify emotional, behavioural, and systemic challenges across institutions.

Designs and implements targeted school-wide interventions based on identified needs and provides strategic guidance to school leadership.

Supports development of sustainable systems that enhance student support and teacher effectiveness.

Counselling Psychologist

2023 – Present

Mariam High School

Provides individual and group counselling to adolescents addressing emotional, behavioural, and academic challenges.

Delivers psychoeducational workshops on stress management, emotional regulation, and resilience, and participates in multidisciplinary discussions.

Collaborates with teachers and parents to develop intervention strategies, and conducts psychological assessments to guide care.

Family & Adolescent Therapy Facilitator

Ongoing

Private Practice

Provides individual therapy for adolescents focusing on emotional regulation, identity, relationships, and academic pressure.

Facilitates family therapy sessions addressing conflict, communication challenges, and relational dynamics, guiding families toward healthier patterns of connection.

Community Mental Wellness Facilitator

Ongoing

WhatsApp Community

Leads weekly Mental Wellness Tuesday sessions, facilitating discussions on overthinking, stress management, anger, and self-awareness.

Supports targeted groups including Muslim women and parents of children with autism, creating accessible and relatable mental health content for community engagement.

Mental Health & Autism Awareness Advocate

Ongoing

Radio & Television

Conducts radio and television sessions on mental health, parenting, and autism awareness to educate communities and reduce stigma.

Advocates for inclusive understanding and support for children with autism, promoting emotional wellbeing at a community level.

Psychological Support Provider

August 2024

Kiteezi Landfill Landslide

Provided crisis intervention and trauma counselling to affected individuals and families following the disaster, delivering psychological first aid for emotional stabilization.

Supported vulnerable groups including children and the elderly, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic recovery support.

Co-Facilitator (Volunteer)

2024

Makerere University

Supported training of Master's students in child and adolescent counselling through experiential learning via role-plays and case discussions.

Provided feedback and guidance to enhance students' therapeutic skills.

Counselling Intern

2022 – 2023

Makerere University

Provided emotional support to clients under supervision and facilitated group sessions and psychoeducational workshops.

Maintained confidential client records and actively participated in case discussions to develop clinical competence.