Hi! I'm Saba,
Inquisitor, observer, feeler, and storyteller. Listener, encourager and holder of space.

 Lifelong Curiosity

Throughout my life, I’ve always wanted to know why. We often associate unfiltered curiosity with childhood, but apparently, it’s something I never quite grew out of.

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What has changed is my relationship with uncertainty. I’ve come to accept, and even appreciate, that many questions don't have definitive answers. Particularly when it comes to self-inquiry, there is no moment when we have ourselves entirely figured out. But there is so much we can discover about ourselves, our experiences and the way we relate to others and the world around us.

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The Experiences That Shaped Me

I grew up in a spiritual home influenced by Sufism, a tradition that values self-knowledge and understanding. Migrating as a child made me aware of the sacrifices my family made in pursuit of a better life, while exposing me to prejudice and racism, and raising early questions about identity and belonging.

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Adulthood brought its own experiences of chronic illness, loss and the complexities of relationships, all of which challenged my understanding of myself and others.

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I certainly haven't always approached life with the openness and perspective I value today. There was much I didn't understand, and plenty I thought I did.

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Through self-inquiry, reflecting on my Sufi upbringing and working with an incredible therapist and coach, I began questioning familiar patterns, becoming more open to different perspectives and developing resources to support my own well-being.

Along the way, I came to appreciate that well-being isn't reserved for those who seem to have life figured out. It's personal, continually evolving and looks different for each of us. 

 

Where Curiosity Met My Profession​

My curiosity eventually led me to pursue a Master of Science in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology. Through academic research and personal inquiry, I found a place to explore questions that had interested me for much of my life. My personal interests and professional direction finally felt aligned.

I've often been someone others feel comfortable opening up to. I've always valued that trust, and through my own experiences and professional training, I've developed a deeper appreciation for the responsibility that comes with it.

 

My Special Interests​

I have a particular interest in trauma, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive patterns, grief and the complexities of relationships, attachment, family and culture.

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I'm equally interested in self-understanding, particularly how we come to know ourselves through exploring personal values, recognising our needs and developing boundaries that reflect them.

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My interests also extend to the connection between emotional experiences and physical well-being, particularly when living with chronic illness, and the challenges of different life stages, identity and personal growth.

 

How I Approach Our Work Together​

My approach is integrative, drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, CBT, Compassionate Inquiry, attachment theory, mindfulness, somatic inquiry and polyvagal-informed perspectives.

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Rather than applying any one approach in isolation, I bring together different perspectives and resources to explore what feels relevant and useful to you.

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Our sessions may involve understanding familiar patterns of thought and behaviour, exploring the different parts of ourselves that emerge in challenging moments, recognising how emotions and experiences show up in the body, and developing practical resources for emotional regulation, communication and navigating uncertainty.

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I'm here to listen, observe and learn from you. Not with the assumption that I have the answers to your life, but with curiosity, knowledge and a genuine interest in understanding your experience.

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Together, we can explore what has shaped you, recognise and build on your resources, and find ways to navigate life's challenges.

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Ultimately, it's about discovering what whole-self well-being looks like for you.

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