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Somatic Therapy & Holistic Healing
A Mind-Body-Spirit Holistic Approach to Therapy & Healing
Online & In Person therapy sessions
"The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with One Step"
Lao Tzu
Taking the first step takes courage
and finding the right therapist matters.
This isn't standard talk therapy.
This is deep, holistic work for those who are ready.
If something here resonates, I'd love to hear from you.
Maybe you’re ready to work in a different way.
Do you resonate with any of the following:
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You have been feeling stuck, unfulfilled, anxious or aware of patterns that are repeating - and you feel it's time to do the work to shift it
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You've had therapy before, felt its merit, but you are now ready to go deeper to shift and transform - not just cope
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You want to work in a that recognises the wisdom of the body as well as the mind, and are open/curious to working with the spiritual dimension and energy
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Beneath the inner critic, anxiety, low mood or depression, there is a part of you that longs to heal... You can feel it and you're ready to listen to it.
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You are doing amazing things in the world - maybe you're in a position of authority or responsibility, but on the inside there is a feeling that something is missing...
If you answered yes to any of these, Welcome...
You might just be in the right place...
I wouldn't be the person I am today without my sessions with Mariam. The guidance and support she gives is extraordinary.
She has a magical way of taking you on a journey
that helps you to learn and love who you are.
She is so special and I would recommend her to anyone.
C.H, Integrated Therapy Client
The Theories & Modalities
My work is grounded in integrative-relational therapy - drawing on some of the most respected frameworks in the field.
I integrate psychodynamic and developmental theory — the work of Freud, Jung and Bowlby —
which helps us understand how our past shapes our present, and why we repeat the patterns we do.
Alongside this, I draw on the humanistic philosophies of Carl Rogers and Gestalt therapy.
These work more closely with the 'here & now' - tracking what is happening in this very moment, rather than the past.
These theories hold that you already have the answers within you - and what is needed are the right conditions — genuineness from the therapist, non-judgmental acceptance and empathy
— for them to surface.
I am also deeply influenced by Buddhist and Vedic philosophy and Transpersonal Therapy.
These understand the Soul or essence of a person within a greater field of consciousness.
This is where the spiritual dimension of my work finds its grounding.
Within all of this, some of the tools that are woven in to deepen the work are:
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EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) - shifts stuck emotions and energy quickly and effectively
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Hypnotherapy - works with the unconscious mind to heal root causes
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Yoga Therapy & Somatic Therapy - brings in the nervous system, breath and body
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Rewind Technique - processes old traumatic memories gently and without re-traumatisation
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Theta Healing - releases old beliefs at the root and opens space for new ones
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Energy Medicine and Healing - clears and rebalances the energy system as a whole
Together, these create something beyond conventional therapy
A deeply holistic way of working that addresses all of you.
Mariam’s guidance has been invaluable.
I can barely recognise the person I was when we started.
I end therapy being the happiest version of myself.
I feel blessed to have found her and will forever be grateful
B.O, Integrated Therapy Client
How I work
The work begins with your body and words, alongside my intuition and ability to see and feel between the lines. I will hold space for you to explore yourself, and offer different healing practices to help you shift and transform where you feel stuck and limited.
I work intuitively, drawing on different healing interventions or process as and when needed. I may work with guidance that comes through me, or facilitate an energy clearing that shifts something that talking alone couldn't reach. If this is new territory for you - that's OK... simply being open to this is enough.
What makes this work is not just the tools — it's the relationship.
I am warm, loving, genuinely engaged and present. I care deeply and am here to empower you and am always rooting for your healing and growth. You will feel my care and trust in what is possible for you.
I will not be a blank screen with you doing all the heavy lifting. We will both be active participants in the work and I take the role of your loving guide, who challenges you when needed, and meets you exactly where you are.
I believe that healing happens through the relationship. The trust and safety we build together, that is the most powerful thing in the room.
Doing Therapy Differently
I have come to realise that for many clients, longer sessions less frequently works far better.
Having offered conventional weekly 50-minute sessions for many years, I found it often felt too short — hitting the core of an issue just as the time was up. I extended sessions to 60 minutes, and with further experimentation found that 90 minutes fortnightly hits the sweet spot.
Having more time to deeply explore what's present, apply a therapeutic process, and then space to integrate and reflect between sessions has produced far more transformative and satisfying results — and works out more affordable than weekly sessions.
For this reason, I now mainly offer 90-minute sessions fortnightly. This way of working won't suit everybody, so we can explore together wether this might be right for you - or if shorter sessions, or more frequent sessions for a while might be better suited.
The Mind - Body - Soul Connection
The mind, body and spirit are intrinsically connected – yet we live as though they are separate and disconnected. Without even realising it, many of us live with burned-out nervous systems – living in a state of survival and split off from our body and true Self.
The work often begins by simply slowing down. Learning to feel safe in the body again and remembering how to listen and trust the signals of the body. Eventually helping you to feel more connected to yourself, your power and your true nature.
Together we will explore the root of your challenges — the patterns they create in your life and the beliefs that hold them in place. We work to bring these experiences to resolution, release what no longer serves you, and offer your inner child the healing and integration they have been waiting for.
If you are navigating trauma, PTSD, Bipolar, are neurodiverse, or have any mental health diagnosis and this way of working resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you.
Therapy with Mariam has been revolutionary.
When I first came to therapy, I was feeling really stuck, had little confidence and believed my only worth came from helping/healing others. I now see myself as a whole person with so much to give and I feel so much more confident in navigating my life
with compassion and love.
A.A Integrated Therapy Client
The Sessions
I offer a free 20-minute discovery call so we can connect before committing to anything — a chance for you to get a feel for how I work, ask any questions, and sense whether we might be a good fit. I want us both to feel sure before we begin.
If we decide to work together, I typically offer 90-minute sessions, fortnightly.
In my experience, this rhythm allows for deeper work — enough time to truly drop in, and enough space between sessions to integrate and reflect — and works out more affordable than weekly sessions at my hourly rate.
Weekly sessions are available where the need calls for it.
The Investment
£120 Per hour
£165 for 90min Sessions
Concession rates are available, please get in touch to discuss
The Professional Credentials
Embodied Psychotherapy
Kundalini Reiki Master
Reiki Seichem Master
Theta Healing (levels 1 & 2)
Minded Yoga Therapy for Mental Health (550hr)
Yoga Teacher - RYT 200hr
Diploma in FreeMind Hypnotherapy & Facilitation
Reiki Usui Master
Accredited EFT Practitioner (level 3)
Certificate - Mindfulness and Wellbeing at Work
Diploma in Meditation, Mindfulness & Relaxation
PgDip - Trauma Therapy
BACP Accreditation
BA (Hons) First Class - Integrative Relational Psychotherapeutic Therapy (2011)
Note, this list only includes professional qualifications, and not continued professional development courses & workshops - of which I have done many as per
BACP requirements.
My clinical experience stems from working for a busy NHS GP Practice, The Monitoring Group charity who work with people impacted by race or religious hate crimes, and in setting up private practice. I have also worked with busy corporates from organisations such as Coutts, GSK and Endemol, where I trained and developed staff in coaching, leadership and management skills, to both enhance their performance at work, and to enable them to coach young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. I currently also teach a therapeutic yoga class to women affected by the criminal justice system.
My BACP Listing can be found here