-Zulkayda Mamat
Focus and Approach
Zulkayda Mamat, also known as Dr. Zuly is a postdoctoral researcher in integrative health and a certified coach, specializing in holistic approaches to mental well-being. She holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge, a diploma in Islamic Psychology from Cambridge Muslim College, and training in Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP) from the Khalil Center to cater to Muslim mental health. Zulkayda offers compassionate, heart-centered mental health services, integrating scientific research with a culturally sensitive approach to psychotherapy.
She has a deep commitment to supporting personal growth and healing in individuals, including immigrants and refugees, through an integration of cognitive neuroscience and culturally informed counseling. She co-founded the Uyghur Ruh Sağlığı Derneği, a nonprofit in Istanbul dedicated to empowering the Uyghur diaspora, particularly women and youth, by providing free counselling and empowerment workshops. Her work with this community and others informs her counselling practice, where she offers a meaningful, transformative path to mental wellness for those dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.
With a unique blend of scientific knowledge and a culturally informed therapeutic approach, Zulkayda provides online counselling for individual and group guiding them on their healing journeys with empathy and understanding. She speaks English, French, Turkish, Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic & Uyghur.
“Having witnessed the profound healing journeys of individuals recovering from both physical and psychospiritual trauma, my focus is on cultivating a deeply compassionate and reflective connection with those I serve. I see my role primarily as a witness to their suffering and a companion in their path toward integration and healing—an approach rooted in trust and profound empathy.”