About Me & My Approach
My Journey
From a young age, I have been an outsider looking in; dancing between interacting with the world, and stepping on the sidelines to observe. I became passionate about using my own experiences as raw material to understand the world around me, finding belonging within creativity and nature. By tapping into creative modalities, playfulness, and introspection, I realised the importance of intuitive awareness quite early on.
With age, I became increasingly curious about the nature of being human; what helps us flourish, and what causes us to decay. All while experiencing the highs and lows of flourishing and decaying myself. Coming to a constantly-evolving understanding that, like nature, we are always changing. Constantly blooming, dying, and rebirthing.
While riding the waves of life, I began to understand that I have everything I need within me, to heal myself. And you do too. I am still learning, and will continue to learn and unveil the infinite possibilities that we all possess to grow, change, live fully, and thrive.
We all have our own truths and meanings about life, and I can certainly guide you into your own sovereignty.
My Approach
I use the title ‘holistic’ therapist because I work with the wholeness & totality of a person, for healing: the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
My approach bridges the latest scientific discoveries with the most ancient healing tools to help you remember your innate healing abilities. I say remember because everything already exists within you, encoded in your cellular memory.
Our work together is about softening into that remembrance so you can live a life that is heart&soul-aligned, a life that excites the core of your being, a life that makes Monday’s turn you on, and most importantly, a life full of connection, empowerment, and awe.
My work is spirit-driven, highly intuitive and alchemical- meaning I combine a variety of tools in a formula that is unique to you as an individual, or as a group, that results in potent inner transformation (think of the process of turning lead into gold)… these tools stem from my background in Jungian art psychotherapy, trauma-sensitive yoga, EFT tapping therapy, energy healing, intuitive movement, womb work, and much more that doesn’t need to be squeezed into a label. Let’s call it magic 😉
Qualifications
I am a fully qualified HCPC registered art psychotherapist. I ensure my clients’ safety by abiding by the code of ethics (link).
Education:
- MA Art Psychotherapy (University of Roehampton) 2017-2019
- BA Psychology (American University of Beirut) 2013-2016
- Teaching Diploma in Special Education (American University of Beirut) 2015-2016
I can offer therapy in English, French, and Arabic.
Certifications
- EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) & TFT (Thought Field Therapy) Tapping Practitioner (Complimentary Therapists Accredited Association and The Priority Academy) 2020 -In progress
- Pranic Healing Level 1 (World Pranic Healing Foundation Inc.) 2019
- Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Nederland) 2018
- 200HR Sivananda Yoga Certified (Yoga Alliance) 2017
- Kids Yoga Certified (Groovy Kids Yoga) 2016
- Afrobeats Fitness Dance Teacher (AfricanGymTonic) 2016
Experience & Expertise
I have ten years of experience in a combination of these settings, working with both adults and children:
Mental health hospitals, charities, schools, learning centers, and private practice.
My specialization is, but not limited to: (Side note: I believe human beings are much more than a diagnostic label; these are only the tip of the iceberg that can help us find a starting point)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Acute mental ill-health
- Eating disorders
- Autism
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Learning and intellectual difficulties
- Spiritual Experiences that need Integration
- The practice of being human…