MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COACH
YOUTH & FAMILY COACH
ADVANCED HEALING PRACTITIONER
MEET THE DYNAMIC
FARAH MANJOO
MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COACH
YOUTH & FAMILY COACH
ADVANCED HEALING PRACTITIONER
” I assist women and families on their healing journeys. Helping them heal and move forward from trauma and personal challenges, such as depression, anxiety, grief, low self esteem and stress management – using various healing methods and integrated mental health tools. I empower them to become the best and highest version of themselves, where they can unlock their joy and happiness and find fulfilment within themselves and in their career, family life and personal relationships.
I also assist children and students who are struggling with emotional issues, family adjustments, low self esteem and poor academic performance. This helps them gain the confidence and belief in themselves to achieve the level of academic and personal potential that they desire. I support parents through their parenting journey, to feel empowered to support their child to reach their highest potential.”
” I assist women and families on their healing journeys. Helping them heal and move forward from trauma and personal challenges, such as depression, anxiety, grief, low self esteem and stress management – using various healing methods and integrated mental health tools. I empower them to become the best and highest version of themselves, where they can unlock their joy and happiness and find fulfilment within themselves and in their career, family life and personal relationships.
I also assist children and students who are struggling with emotional issues, family adjustments, low self esteem and poor academic performance. This helps them gain the confidence and belief in themselves to achieve the level of academic and personal potential that they desire. I support parents through their parenting journey, to feel empowered to support their child to reach their highest potential. “
MEET THE DYNAMIC
FARAH MANJOO
FARAH'S EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Education, Senior & FET Phase, Psychology (Hons) UNISA
- International Accredited & Recommended Journey Practitioner (Brandon Bays, UK) Practice No. 36875
- Registered Educational Kinesiologist & Brain Gym Practitioner (Brain Gym in S.A, SETA: ETDP 10122)
- Accredited Aafiyah Energy & Emotional Healing and Deep Trauma Release Practitioner (IPHM) Mind Horizon, UK)
- International Accredited NLP Master Coach (Coaching with NLP, UK)
- Certified Master Neuro - Linguistic Programming Practitioner (Coaching with NLP, UK)
- Certified Time Line Practitioner (Coaching with NLP, UK)
- Certified Master Hypnotherapist (Coaching with NLP, UK)
- Certified Personal Profile Assessment (PPA) Practitioner (Thomas International, UK)
- Certified Enneagram Master Coach (Inner Life Skills Coaching, ICF Accreditation)
- New World Business Course (Carrie Cardozo, USA)
- Extraordinary You Personal Development Course, Level 1 & 2 (Deborah Corbin, USA)
- Passion to Profit Business Course (Thrive with Paula, SA)
- She Thrive Feminine Leadership Course (Thrive with Paula, SA)
- Becoming Your Best Transformational Leadership Course (Future Ingenium, S.A)
- Elevate, Human Design Self Leadership Course (Susanne Reinelt, Germany)
- Gifted, Soul Activation Course (Thrive with Paula, S.A)
- Certified Sound Healing Therapist & Sacred Ceremonies Facilitator (Soul Sessions Academy, S.A)
- Internationally Certified Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher - 450 hours in Ishta, Hatha, Yin, Tibetan & Vinyasa Flow Yoga & Yoga Nidra Teacher's Training (Pathways Academy of Life & Registered with World Yoga Alliance, India)
- Internationally Certified BASI Pilates Teacher's Training (Mat & Reformer Program with Tash Barnard)
WORK EXPERIENCE
FOUNDER OF BARAAQA COACHING & EMPOWERMENT
Baraaqa Coaching & Empowerment has been in operation since April 2016, based in Stanger, KZN South Africa. We have expanded our business into many new exciting avenues in the last 4 years. We also consult from offices in Ballito on selective days of the week. We have serviced face-to-face clients across the whole North Coast and Durban and with the help of digital platforms, Skype and Zoom, we have reached out to a wider range of clients across South Africa and internationally.
Farah Manjoo comes from a background in Education and Psychology. She is a professional and registered Personal Coach who is a member of COMENSA. Since 2012 to present Farah has done extensive studies in mind and body connection, alternate healing modalities, holistic therapies and various coaching skills. She ensures that she keeps up with the latest knowledge and skills in her field and continuously grows herself with self development courses and mentorship programs every 3-6 months. She has combined all her knowledge and expertise to offer her clients the latest techniques and cutting edge tools to suit their personal challenges, while respecting their race, religion and culture.
Baraaqa was featured on SABC 3, on a Lifestyle program, An Nur and was interviewed by Julie Ali from ‘Let’s Talk’ on ITV Network.
Farah is also a regular speaker on radio talk shows such as CII, Salaamedia and Al Ansaar radio. She speaks on pertinent issues pertaining to women and children.
Farah is a Motivational Speaker at various national women’s events and conferences. She is also an inspirational writer and writes blogs and articles in various magazines. She has recently written her first eBook to empower and uplift women suffering from depression.
Farah was presented with the Margaret Hirsch Woman in Business Achiever Award (2019) and a nomination for Businesswoman of the year.
Farah was awarded with the Women of Excellence Award (2026) from Heart of S.A, for her outstanding contribution to women empowerment.
Duration: 2016 – 2026
EDUCATOR AND TUTOR AT ZAKKARIYA MUSLIM SCHOOL & BARAAQA TUITION CENTRE
She has six years of teaching experience as a qualified Educator, she taught English, Business Studies and Life Orientation at the private school for one year and thereafter opened my her tuition centre where she taught English private lessons to Senior and FET phase students.
Duration: 2013 – 2016
XS HEALTH PHARMACEUTICALS:
She worked for XS Health as a medical sales representative for the entire KZN region, where she trained staff at various companies on promoting XS health products. She is passionate about training and interacting with people.
Duration: 2010 – 2011
NMC EXQUISITE COOKWARE
She has worked for a period of six years at NMC Exquisite Cookware as the KZN Team leader and Events Planner. She recruited, trained and motivated many consultants during that period. She received awards for the highest sales across provinces, 4 years in a row. Marketing strategies and the ability to motivate people in her team are her strengths.
Duration: 2004 – 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
FOUNDER OF BARAAQA COACHING & EMPOWERMENT
Baraaqa Coaching & Empowerment has been in operation since April 2016, based in Stanger, KZN South Africa. We have expanded our business into many new exciting avenues in the last 4 years. We have serviced face-to-face clients across the whole of North Coast and Durban and with the help of digital platforms, Skype and Zoom, we have reached out to a wider range of clients across South Africa and internationally.
Farah Manjoo comes from a background in Education and Psychology. She is a professional and registered Personal Coach who is a member of COMENSA. Since 2012 to present Farah has done extensive studies in mind and body connection, alternate healing modalities, holistic therapies and various coaching skills. She ensures that she keeps up with the latest knowledge and skills in her field and continuously grows herself with self development courses and mentorship programs every 3-6 months. She has combined all her knowledge and expertise to offer her clients the latest techniques and cutting edge tools to suit their personal challenges, while respecting their race, religion and culture.
Baraaqa was featured on SABC 3, on a Lifestyle program, An Nur and was interviewed by Julie Ali from ‘Let’s Talk’ on ITV Network.
Farah is also a regular speaker on radio talk shows such as CII, Salaamedia and Al Ansaar radio. She speaks on pertinent issues pertaining to women and children.
Farah is a Motivational Speaker at various national women’s events and conferences. She is also an inspirational writer and writes blogs and articles in various magazines. She has recently written her first eBook to empower and uplift women suffering from depression.
Farah was presented with the Margaret Hirsch Woman in Business Achiever Award (2019) and a nomination for Businesswoman of the year.
Duration: 2016 – 2023
EDUCATOR AND TUTOR AT ZAKKARIYA MUSLIM SCHOOL & BARAAQA TUITION CENTRE
She has six years of teaching experience as a qualified Educator, she taught English, Business Studies and Life Orientation at the private school for one year and thereafter opened my her tuition centre where she taught English private lessons to Senior and FET phase students.
Duration: 2013 – 2016
XS HEALTH PHARMACEUTICALS:
She worked for XS Health as a medical sales representative for the entire KZN region, where she trained staff at various companies on promoting XS health products. She is passionate about training and interacting with people.
Duration: 2010 – 2011
NMC EXQUISITE COOKWARE
She has worked for a period of six years at NMC Exquisite Cookware as the KZN Team leader and Events Planner. She recruited, trained and motivated many consultants during that period. She received awards for the highest sales across provinces, 4 years in a row. Marketing strategies and the ability to motivate people in her team are her strengths.
Duration: 2004 – 2010
FARAH'S EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Education, Senior & FET Phase, Psychology (Hons) UNISA
- International Accredited & Recommended Journey Practitioner (Brandon Bays, UK) Practice No. 36875
- Registered Educational Kinesiologist & Brain Gym Practitioner (Brain Gym in S.A, SETA: ETDP 10122)
- Accredited Aafiyah Energy & Emotional Healing and Deep Trauma Release Practitioner (IPHM) Mind Horizon, UK)
- International Accredited NLP Master Coach (Coaching with NLP, UK)
- Certified Master Neuro - Linguistic Programming Practitioner (Coaching with NLP, UK)
- Certified Time Line Practitioner (Coaching with NLP, UK)
- Certified Master Hypnotherapist (Coaching with NLP, UK)
- Certified Personal Profile Assessment (PPA) Practitioner (Thomas International, UK)
- Certified Enneagram Master Coach (Inner Life Skills Coaching, ICF Accreditation)
- New World Business Course (Carrie Cardozo, USA)
- Extraordinary You Personal Development Course, Level 1 & 2 (Deborah Corbin, USA)
- Passion to Profit Business Course (Thrive with Paula, SA)
- She Thrive Feminine Leadership Course (Thrive with Paula, SA)
- Becoming Your Best Transformational Leadership Course (Future Ingenium, S.A)
- Elevate, Human Design Self Leadership Course (Susanne Reinelt, Germany)
- Gifted, Soul Activation Course (Thrive with Paula, S.A)
- Internationally Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher - 300 hours in Ishta, Hatha, Yin, Tibetan & Yoga Nidra Teacher's Training (Pathways Academy of Life & Registered with World Yoga Alliance, India)
- Certified Sound Healing Therapist & Sacred Ceremonies Facilitator (Soul Sessions Academy, S.A)
FARAH'S BIOGRAPHY
Farah Manjoo is proudly South African. She is a wife, a mother of three, and a business owner who runs her own private practice – Baraaqa Coaching & Empowerment on the North Coast, KZN. She truly values education and believes that it is a source of a brighter future. She sees herself as an eternal student and is continuously increasing her knowledge to become the best Mental Health & Healing Practitioner she can possibly be. In her opinion, knowledge is light and applied knowledge is wisdom.
She always dreamed of becoming a teacher one day. She felt it would be a great honour to nurture children and mould them into confident and responsible adults. She practised teaching for a few years, but knew in her heart that she had more to offer the world. That was until life took a complete turn for her in her career path.
Farah decided to pursue a career as an Empowerment Coach when she had witnessed the profound difference that ‘The Journey’ and NLP Coaching had made in her life. She healed herself from depression through self mastery thus finding her authentic self, and achieved her true potential and purpose in life.
Farah holds a Bachelor of Education degree and an honours degree in Psychology. She also has an International Accreditation in ‘The Journey’ with Brandon Bays, and is a registered Brain Gym Practitioner and Master NLP Coach. She has explored many new types of healing methods over the last 5 years, including Aafiyah Healing, Energy Healing, Chakra Balancing, Crystal Healing Therapy and Sound Healing. She enjoys empowering people with a variety of healing methods because she believes that there is no one type that fits all.
Farah is passionate about living life to the fullest. In her free time, she reads books, cooks up a storm in the kitchen, practices and teaches yoga, mindful exercises, meditations and loves meeting new people from different cultures.
She inspires, motivates and empowers people to achieve their dream life and career. She can help you unlock your true potential, become the best version of yourself and flourish in every area of your life. She has already helped so many people live their dreams and achieve their desired level of success and fulfillment in life.
Working with Farah, you are sure to attain a life transformational experience, gaining her full support. She is a warm, bubbly and friendly person that many people instantly feel comfortable with. She respects everyone’s way of life and is non-judgmental in nature.
FARAH'S BIOGRAPHY
Farah Manjoo is proudly South African. She is runs her own private practice – Baraaqa Coaching & Empowerment on the North Coast, KZN. She truly values education and believes that it is a source of a brighter future. She sees herself as an eternal student and is continuously increasing her knowledge to become the best Mental Health & Healing Practitioner she can possibly be. In her opinion, knowledge is light and applied knowledge is wisdom.
She always dreamed of becoming a teacher one day. She felt it would be a great honour to nurture children and mould them into confident and responsible adults. She practised teaching for a few years, but knew in her heart that she had more to offer the world. That was until life took a complete turn for her in her career path.
Farah decided to pursue a career as an Empowerment Coach when she had witnessed the profound difference that ‘The Journey’ and NLP Coaching had made in her life. She healed herself from depression through self mastery thus finding her authentic self, and achieved her true potential and purpose in life.
Farah holds a Bachelor of Education degree and an honours degree in Psychology. She also has an International Accreditation in ‘The Journey’ with Brandon Bays, and is a registered Brain Gym Practitioner and Master NLP Coach. She has explored many new types of healing methods over the last 5 years, including Aafiyah Healing, Energy Healing, Chakra Balancing, Crystal Healing Therapy and Sound Healing. She enjoys empowering people with a variety of healing methods because she believes that there is no one type that fits all.
Farah is passionate about living life to the fullest. In her free time, she reads books, cooks up a storm in the kitchen, practices and teaches Yoga and Pilates, mindfulness exercises and healing meditations. She loves meeting new people from different cultures.
She inspires, motivates and empowers people to achieve their dream life and career. She can help you unlock your true potential, become the best version of yourself and flourish in every area of your life. She has already helped so many people live their dreams and achieve their desired level of success and fulfillment in life.
Working with Farah, you are sure to attain a life transformational experience, gaining her full support. She is a warm, bubbly and friendly person that many people instantly feel comfortable with. She respects everyone’s way of life and is non-judgmental in nature.
My Passion
is bringing out the best in others and assisting them in attaining their true potential. I enjoy working with kids and teenagers because I can easily connect with them.
My Purpose
is to be a catalyst for positive change in the world and to spread more joy and happiness into the world, reconnecting people to the essence of who they are.
I Believe
that every one of us holds the potential to achieve greatness. I help people uncover what lies beneath themselves that makes them unique to shine bright!
I Promise
to uphold the values of integrity and client confidentiality. I provide my clients with a safe space to express themselves freely, thus feeling heard and understood.