About Jamila

Helping adults understand children and create emotionally safe environments where they can thrive.

I'm Jamila Jamal — a Counseling Psychologist, educator, and Child Wellbeing Advocate. For years I've worked alongside children, parents, teachers, and schools to navigate emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. My core belief is simple: children flourish when the adults around them feel supported and equipped to respond with empathy.

As a parent raising a child with autism, this work is deeply personal. That journey has sharpened my understanding of inclusion, deepened my compassion for families, and reinforced my conviction that every child deserves to feel valued and understood.

I work beyond managing behaviour — toward understanding the needs and experiences beneath it. Whether counseling an adolescent, guiding a parent, or training teachers, my goal is always the same: healthier relationships and emotionally safe environments where children can flourish.

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My vision

To contribute to a world where children are understood, families are supported, schools are emotionally healthy, and communities work together to promote the wellbeing of every child.

My mission

To empower parents, teachers, caregivers, and communities with the awareness, skills, and support needed to nurture emotionally healthy children and build stronger relationships.

My approach

My work is guided by the following principles:

  • Every child deserves to be understood.
  • Behaviour is communication.
  • Emotional safety is essential for growth and learning.
  • Supporting adults is one of the most effective ways to support children.
  • Schools and families are partners in a child's wellbeing.
  • Inclusion, dignity, and belonging matter for every child.

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.

Community Mental Wellness Facilitator

Ongoing

WhatsApp Community

  • Leads weekly Mental Wellness Tuesday sessions on overthinking, stress management, anger, and self-awareness.
  • Supports targeted groups including Muslim women and parents of children with autism.

Mental Health & Autism Awareness Advocate

Ongoing

Radio & Television

  • Conducts radio and television sessions on mental health, parenting, and autism awareness.
  • Advocates for inclusive understanding and support for children with autism.

Psychological Support Provider

August 2024

Kiteezi Landfill Landslide

  • Provided crisis intervention and trauma counselling following the disaster.
  • Supported vulnerable groups including children and the elderly.

Co-Facilitator (Volunteer)

2024

Makerere University

  • Supported training of Master's students in child and adolescent counselling.
  • Provided feedback and guidance to enhance students' therapeutic skills.

Counselling Intern

2022 – 2023

Makerere University

  • Provided emotional support to clients under supervision.
  • Maintained confidential client records and participated in case discussions.

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All meetings are conducted virtually via a phone call.