Hi, I’m Menah

I am a qualified coach, CBT therapist, EMDR therapist, and Occupational Therapist, registered with the HCPC. With 16 years in various mental health settings within the NHS, I've supported individuals from diverse backgrounds, including charity leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals. My core values are trust, respect, integrity, accountability, and compassion.

I support individuals from diverse backgrounds and enjoy helping them become self-aware and confident in their life journeys. I hold a PhD from Queen Mary, University of London, focusing on migrant women’s experiences with UK immigration detention and mental health. I understand the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers and have experience in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My mixed heritage (British and Mauritian) enriches my life, and I love hiking, sea swimming, and caring for my houseplants.

My approach

Compassionate

I’ll be your biggest supporter, offer you unwavering compassion through your toughest moments. I truly care about each of my clients and am fully committed to helping you reach your goals and create the life you desire.

Effective

I take pride in providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy and coaching. I have a proven track record of helping clients overcome challenges and achieve lasting transformation.

Strengths-based

I firmly believe that you have the building blocks you need to help yourself. I help my clients tap into their inherent strengths, skills, and positive qualities to promote personal growth, resilience and well-being.

Warm and honest

Therapy and coaching can be hard so it’s important that you feel as safe and comfortable as possible. You can always trust me to be kind and considerate. I’ll use this as a foundation for honesty, and with your agreement, the offering of gentle challenge when necessary.

My credentials

Business and Personal Coaching

Barefoot Coaching | 2023-2024
EMDR Europe Accredited Training

EMDR Europe Academy | 2019-2020
PGPip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Royal Holloway, University of London | 2017-2018
Narrative Exposure Therapy Training

Royal Holloway, University of London | 2021-2022
Compassion Focused Therapy Training

West London NHS Trust | 2020-2021
CBT Supervisor Training

Royal Holloway, University of London | 2020-2021
PhD Health Geographies

Queen Mary, University of London | 2010-2014
MA Human Geography

Queen Mary, University of London | 2009-2010
BSc Occupational Therapy

University of the West of London | 2004-2008
BA African Studies & Development Studies

School of Oriental and African Studies,
University of London | 1999-2003