Here's my story
Hi, I’m Insiya, and I believe we all reach moments when life feels too full, too heavy, or simply unclear. That’s often when we need a safe space to pause, to reflect, and to gently reconnect with who we really are, beneath the pressure, the roles, the noise.
For over 17 years, I’ve supported people through many different chapters, across cultures, careers, and life transitions. I bring that depth and perspective to my work as a qualified integrative counsellor and coach. But what shapes my work most is this: I don’t see you as someone who needs fixing. I see someone who already holds so much strength and insight, and simply needs the right space for it to surface.
My approach blends the emotional insight of counselling with the direction and momentum of coaching. That means we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface while also working with tools that help you move forward in ways that feel true to you no rushing, no pressure, just meaningful support.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Through our work together, they begin to feel more settled, more confident, and more connected to themselves, often in quiet, lasting ways. It’s a privilege to witness that kind of change, and I’d be honoured to support you on your journey too.
Alongside my private practice, I work with Mind, the UK’s leading mental health charity, and Family Matters, a specialist service for survivors of sexual abuse. These roles deepen my understanding of just how layered healing can be, and how essential it is to feel truly safe and supported as you navigate it.
I’m also a registered member of the BACP and committed to ethical, reflective practice that keeps your wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.
You’ll also find me sharing softer, more human reflections through Therapy Latte, a gentle extension of this work for those who are just beginning to explore therapy and coaching.
If you’ve found yourself here, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’m here when you’re ready - to meet you where you are and walk with you as you begin.
A Client’s Journey: From Overwhelmed to Owning Her Voice
Here’s a real journey from one of my clients, shared with their permission to give you a glimpse of what working together can look like. Identifying details have been removed to protect privacy.
Then → Now at a Glance
| When we began… | Where she is today… |
|---|---|
| • Felt weighed down by ADHD, anxiety, and a painful family breakup | • Uses clear, kind boundaries at home and with friends |
| • Unsure how to express feelings or set limits | • Trusts her own decisions “my choices are valid” |
| • Confidence, self-worth, and sense of belonging at an all-time low | • Handles triggers with grounding tools instead of pushing them down |
What Shifted 🌱
Light-bulb moments
“I don’t have to bottle everything until I break.”
Learning to sort what truly matters from what can wait eased overwhelm and made space for self-respect.
Practical tools
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Mini-grounding exercises for anxiety
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A personal “boundary script” to protect time and energy
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“Baby-step” experiments that gently stretched comfort zones
Real-life impact
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More independent day-to-day (“I can do things on my own”)
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Parenting with clearer limits and more calm
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Speaking up in friendships instead of second-guessing herself
Still Becoming
Confidence and self-belief are growing but remain a work-in-progress, and that’s perfectly normal. We continue to practice self-compassion and identity work so the roots of these gains keep deepening.
Her Message to Anyone Considering Therapy & Coaching
“It’s okay to get things wrong. Start believing in yourself, and the world around you starts changing too.”
Curious what your own journey could look like?
Let’s talk and see if this integrative counselling-and-coaching approach feels right for you.
I'm on a mission...
…to help people feel empowered from the inside out. I believe one honest moment, one shift in perspective, or one brave step can spark real, lasting change.
My work is about helping you tune into yourself - not to fix who you are, but to remind you of your strength, your voice, and your ability to move forward with purpose.
Because when you reconnect with your true power, everything else begins to shift - your confidence, your choices, your life.
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