“Just like the lotus, we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world.”
~Unknown





Welcome to Nafseyya! A personal journey of self-compassion and growth, and a space for transformation.

About Nafseyya

Nafs is an Arabic word with layered meaning. It means spirit, body, or sense of being. Nafseyya, derived from nafs, refers to the inner self and its deep connections to the body, mind, and spirit. Nafseyya offers a wide range of services and is a vibrant community where professionals from the Global South come together to explore the multidimensional aspects of our being and to discover multifaceted paths for healing.

Services

Face to Face and Online Therapy

Offering face to face and/or online therapy to suit the needs of wide range of clients. Each session last approximately 50 minutes, and is priced at 100$. Sliding scale rates are provided based on the client's financial situation, to ensure therapy remains accessible

Staff-Care and wellbeing (Organisational Therapy Package)

Supporting organisations to create healthy, resilient and thriving workplaces. This package includes: Up to 20 hours of therapy per month for staff members. Supporting in addressing stress, burnout and personal or organisational challengers that may impact overall wellbeing and performance Tailored therapeutic support aimed at promoting emotional balance, mental health and wellbeing, and long-term staff retention Package rate: 1200$ per month (fixed)

Consulting Private and Non-Profit Organisations

Offering consulting services tailored to both private and non-profit sectors, with a focus on mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in emergency and humanitarian contexts. o Capacity Building, Training, Coaching and Supervision o Strengthening the competencies of mental health sector actors working in emergencies using evidence-based, scalable tools and practice-led approaches to ensure effective MHPSS project implementation o Research, Needs assessment, Program Development and Strategic Planning Location-based purchase pricing

Healing Spaces

‘Healing is a holistic, transformative process of repair and recovery in mind, body, and spirit resulting in positive change, finding meaning, and movement towards self-realization of wholeness, regardless of the presence or absence of disease’’ (Firth et al., 2015) Working with specialists in drama and play, we offer retreats that incorporate different techniques, including sound healing, drama-based play, meditation and breathing exercises amongst other methods. Retreats dates and locations will be advertised as they become available. However, feel free to reach out if you would like to to arrange a private group retreat.

Clinical Supervision

Providing clinical supervision for counselling students as part of their practicum or training requirements.

About Me

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Hello, my name is Arij Bou Reslan and I am the founder of Nafseyya. I am originally from Lebanon. I am an integrative psychotherapist and global mental health professional. I take a holistic view of each person, considering their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs. I believe in "no one-size fits-all" approach, and that each individual has their own set of difficulties along with their strengths and potential. Therefore, I tailor the therapeutic approach based on the clients' needs and their individual psychological concerns, using techniques and tools from different modalities.

I have more than 20 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma as well as relational problems. I also worked with various groups including survivors of torture and abuse, marginalised groups, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and refugee children and adults. My multicultural experience working across the globe allows me to offer a culturally sensitive and globally informed perspective. This is especially valuable for individuals seeking a therapist who understands the complexities of integration, identity, and the humanitarian field.

I am a registered member of the Lebanese Order of Psychologists (LOPSY), the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as well as the British Psychological Society (BPS). I am also an Approved Practicum Supervisor for MA Students in the Counselling Psychology Program at Yorkville University. 



Cancellation Policy


24 hour Notice for Cancellation
I serve many clients and strive to respect everyone’s time and needs. To help maintain this balance, I ask that you take responsibility for arriving on time and notifying me at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to attend your session.
If you fail to provide sufficient notice, you may be charged the full session fee, even if you miss the session entirely or attend only part of it. That said, I understand that illness and urgent life circumstances can arise unexpectedly. In such cases, I will make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

Contact

  • Beirut, Lebanon

Documents

Informed Consent to Therapy

After our initial call and once you are satisfied that you understand this Informed consent form and wish to proceed with me as your therapist, please sign the Client Consent at the end of the document.

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