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Zulekha Shakoor Rajani

Zulekha Shakoor Rajani

About Zulekha Shakoor Rajani

M.Sc (Psychology), PGDgC (Guidance and Counseling), KSET (Psychology Lecturer Qualifying Exam) & B.Ed (Bachelor of Education)

Spiritual Psychotherapist: Diploma in Islamic Psychology (Cambridge Muslim College, Cambridge, UK), Glimpse and TIIP Level 1 (Khalil Center, Istanbul/Chicago), Tazkiyah Therapy (Avicenna Academy, Indonesia), Islamic Psychology, Marital Counselling (Al Balagh Academy, UK)

Zulekha Shakoor Rajani brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role as a Counseling and Spiritual Psychologist. She currently co-heads the Department of Islamic Psychology, Research, Training, and Psychotherapy at Mind and Brain Hospital, the first of its kind in India and likely the world. The hospital has been instrumental in advancing the field of Islamic Psychology in a clinical psychiatric setting. She is dedicated to developing a holistic model of bio-psycho-social-spiritual care, where psychiatrists, psychologists, and spiritual psychologists collaborate closely.

Zulekha Shakoor Rajani holds an M.Sc in Psychology from Bangalore University, a Diploma in Islamic Psychology from Cambridge Muslim College, a Bachelor’s in Education, a Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling, and numerous certifications in spiritual, marital, and Tazkiyah counselling and therapy.

Zulekha Shakoor Rajani has contributed significantly to various esteemed institutions, including The Grandeur International School (Bangalore, India), Rhiza Academy (Bangalore, India), and Mind and Brain Hospital, where she has advanced the practice of Islamic psychotherapy and counselling. Her extensive research and publications address critical societal issues, and her work has been featured in publications like The Quint, Scroll.in, The Cognate, Maktoob Media, IOU’s Insights Magazine and others.

Recognized for her academic excellence she was bestowed the Merit Award for topping her class while pursuing her Master’s degree. Zulekha Shakoor Rajani's commitment to continuous learning is evident in her advanced studies at institutions like Cambridge Muslim College, Khalil Center, Al Balagh Academy, and Avicenna Academy. Born and raised in Bangalore with cultural roots in Kerala, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, Zulekha Shakoor Rajani is dedicated to promoting holistic health and well-being, guided by the principles of compassion, knowledge, and spiritual growth. Join her on this transformative journey towards a healthier, more balanced life rooted in faith and resilience.

Zulekha Shakoor Rajani has been a prominent panellist, keynote speaker, workshop trainer, and out-station retreat experiential facilitator at numerous workshops, conferences, symposiums, and other events. Some notable events include the Muslimah Conference, All India Muslim Women Association, Nature-retreat Camps, and many others. She has been a key speaker at national workshops on mental health from an Islamic perspective, Delhi. Various symposiums and workshops on training statewide mental health volunteers in Islamic psychology.

Zulekha Shakoor Rajani has facilitated and conducted more than 25 workshops in multiple cities in India, focusing on the themes of Islamic psychological interventions. Her workshops and expertise cover a wide range of topics, including nurturing children, parenthood, gender dysphoria and SSA (for professional gatekeepers), marital themes on enhancing the quality of marriages, destigmatizing mental health, the rich legacy of Maristans, Imam Al Ghazali’s process of change, topics related to addictions, youth development, futtuwah for sacred womanhood, and many more.

Additionally, Zulekha Shakoor Rajani has written book reviews for several works by the eminent Prof. G.H. Rassool, including “Advancing Islamic Psychology Education,” “Integrated Research Methodologies in Islamic Psychology,” and “Islamic Counseling and Psychotherapy.”

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