Team

A Credentialed Team Behind Every Plan.

Families deserve support that is thoughtful, coordinated, and accountable. Every Halcyon programme is supervised by a Qualified Behaviour Analyst and delivered by therapists with recognised credentials and extensive experience.

Co-Founder & Case Manager

Naeelah Haniff

ABAT (QABA, 2025) · Autism Certification (IBCCES, 2023) · Makaton Levels 1 & 2 · BA (UNISA, 2022) · AAC

Naeelah brings over four years of hands-on ABA experience to her role as Co-Founder and Case Manager, spanning home-based therapy, school facilitation, and early childhood education. She combines certified clinical knowledge with a practical, family-centred approach.

As Co-Founder and Case Manager, Naeelah is each family's dedicated point of contact. She oversees the individualised programme, coordinates the therapy team, keeps families informed, and works directly with the Clinical Director on clinical decisions.

Clinical Director

Akil Seema

QBA (QABA) · MS Organizational Psychology (Capella University, USA) · BA Psychology Honours (UJ) · BA Sport Psychology (UJ)

Akil is a Qualified Behaviour Analyst with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental delays and behavioural needs. Trained in the United States, he has established ABA centres across several African countries and contributed to the training of therapists, parents, and schools throughout the continent.

As Clinical Director, Akil designs and supervises the curriculum architecture behind every Halcyon programme, keeping support evidence-based, ethical, and connected to the child's real life.

Co-Founder & Case Manager

Trevor Rodrigues

ABAT (QABA) · BA Honours Psychology (UNISA) · BA Psychology (UJ)

Trevor is an Applied Behaviour Analysis Technician and Senior Behaviour Therapist with more than nine years of experience supporting children with autism, learning differences, and developmental support needs across South Africa, Ghana, and Mozambique.

As Co-Founder and Case Manager at Halcyon, Trevor focuses on programme coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, caregiver coaching, and practical behaviour support implementation that helps families, therapists, and schools build sustainable systems beyond session-based intervention.

How we work with you

Clear Roles, Honest Review.

Who You Meet First

Naeelah Haniff, Co-Founder & Case Manager — your dedicated point of contact.

Who Supervises

Every programme is designed and supervised by Akil Seema (QBA), Clinical Director.

How Review Works

Progress is tracked with data and reviewed as your child's needs change.

When You Hear from Us

Regular updates at agreed points — plus honest guidance if another route would fit better.

Working Standard

Families Are Not Left to Join the Dots Alone.

Every Halcyon programme is delivered by trained, credentialed therapists working under QBA supervision. The same standard follows your child across places and time.

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Next Step

Ready to Take One Small Step?

You do not need all the answers to begin. Send a short enquiry and we will help you understand what makes sense next.

Send an Enquiry

Send a short enquiry
A few lines about your child and what you're hoping for. No reports or medical details needed.
A starting conversation
We talk through fit, answer your questions, and suggest whether ABA, education support, or a combination makes sense.
A proposed support route
If it's a fit, we outline a starting point and how supervision, review, and updates will work.