IBN SINA

I started studying counselling part-time whilst raising my first child. I had a little fold-out table and chair and would sit in my daughter’s room for my classes.  Through my studies and talking to others I realised there was a massive need for Islamic counselling. I remember telling my classmates, “There will come a time when I’ll tell you to join this idea, just say yes”. I had no idea that the dream I had would turn into what it is today - Ibn Sina Sanctuary.  

Having had therapy myself, I saw the need to have a Muslim therapist who brings spirituality into our sessions and allows me to really gain the most from my sessions. And that is exactly what we do here. Our clients have only affirmed our values and we hope to keep serving the Muslim community.

I decided to focus particularly on mental health as it forms the basis of positive wellbeing yet has been neglected by many different communities and cultures.  

Counselling has taught me numerous things, including changing my perspective on what it means to help others. Often we feel a pressure to fix another person's problems by offering some kind of advice but when we create a healthy environment where an individual is free to talk without judgement they will then find the solutions on their own.

My vision for Ibn Sina Sanctuary is to combat the stigma against mental health and make counselling accessible for everyone with affordable services that are also sensitive to the needs of the community. I specifically want to train in specialties including marriage counselling & youth counselling