About Me
My name is Shanzeh ,
I was born in Pakistan and moved to Australia when I was 7 years old ~ Alhamdullilah (All Praise is to God).
My first home (Pakistan) , taught me about Faith, Community, Culture & the Importance of Family.
My second home (Australia) , taught me about Diversity, Independence, Self-exploration & the Importance of Speaking Up for what you Value.
The culmination of the two identities, allows me to hold deep reverence & respect for different perspectives, beliefs & understandings of the world we function within.
Freeflow Counselling, is fuelled by my purpose to hold space for others on their journey of Healing and Remembrance towards Divine flow 🕊️
I’m a Registered (ACA) Therapist who has an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology & a Masters Degree in Counselling.
And although my education has allowed me to deepen my understanding of evidence-based ways of holding space for others… on my own life’s journey in the space of Mental-Wellbeing , I often felt core elements missing from mainstream therapeutic approaches.
I truly believe that ‘Spirituality’ (Faith-based & other forms) often gets left out of the conversations when it comes to the holistic healing of a client within Therapy.
I hope to fill the gaps around ‘Spirituality’ when it comes to holding space for my clients - as I have first-hand experience in the strength of Spirituality & Imaan in the space of Healing.
⁓ You can learn more about who I am and what I’m about on my Instagram :)
My Vision
Blending Traditional Therapy with an emphasis on Islamic Spirituality as a basis for healing.
A quote that spoke to me deeply about holding space-
‘Learn your theories as well as you can, but put them aside when you touch the miracle of the living soul.’
- Carl Jung