Ms. Juliet Audrey Katsidzira is a Clinical Psychologist at ACPN Abu Dhabi. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, cum laude (2013), a BA Honours in Psychology (2010), and a BA in Psychology, cum laude (2009) from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. She is licensed by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Department of Health (DoH), Abu Dhabi.
With over 10 years of clinical experience, Ms. Katsidzira has worked across child, adolescent, and adult mental health services. Before joining ACPN in 2026, she served as Head of Therapies CAMHS and Lead Clinical Psychologist at Aspris Wellbeing Center in Abu Dhabi for over two years. She has been active in the GCC since 2018 and provided employee wellness workshops for the Hilton Group across Africa and the Middle East in 2021. Her professional journey includes senior clinical and leadership roles in South Africa and the UAE, such as Consultant Clinical Psychologist in neurorehabilitation settings, psycho-oncology services in private hospitals, and founding psychological practices. Alongside her clinical work, she contributed academically as an adjunct lecturer at several universities and presented at regional and international conferences.
Ms. Katsidzira’s clinical interests include neurodevelopmental disorders (including autism spectrum disorder), anxiety disorders, dual diagnosis, personality and mood disorders, and neurocognitive assessment and rehabilitation. She is certified in ADOS and ADI‑R and offers comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments. She is currently completing an additional advanced certification in couples therapy. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Systemic Therapy. She applies Interactional Pattern Analysis (IPA) diagnostically in a trauma‑informed, neuro‑affirming, and culturally responsive manner. She is committed to collaborative care, clinical excellence, and supporting long‑term psychological wellbeing and the alleviation of psychological distress in families.
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Languages: English, Shona
