Nafseyya
Space to Heal, Reflect, and Reclaim
Therapy, counseling, and consultancy rooted in a decolonial, culturally grounded approach to mental health — for individuals and organizations across the Global South.
About Me
My work is grounded in a simple belief: there's no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Nafseyya is also my response to something bigger — a space to question Western-centric models of care, reclaim culturally rooted practices, and amplify voices from the Global South.
I'm a registered member of LOPSY, BACP, and BPS, and I serve as an Approved Practicum Supervisor for MA students at Yorkville University.
About Nafseyya
Nafs — an Arabic word meaning spirit, body, sense of being. Nafseyya is a space where individual healing meets collective reflection: a reflective hub for practitioners from the Global South to converse, question dominant frameworks, and explore grounded approaches to mental health
Services
Face to Face and Online Therapy
50-minute sessions, $100. Sliding scale available based on financial situation
Healing Spaces
Group retreats combining sound healing, drama-based play, meditation, and breathwork. Dates announced as scheduled — reach out to arrange a private group retreat
Clinical Supervision
For counselling students completing practicum or training requirements.
Staff-Care and wellbeing (Organisational Therapy Package)
Up to 20 hours/month of staff therapy, addressing burnout and organizational wellbeing. $1,200/month, fixed rate
Consulting Private and Non-Profit Organisations
or private and non-profit organizations working in emergency and humanitarian contexts — capacity building, training, supervision, needs assessment, and program design. Pricing based on location.
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.
Get in touch
- Beirut, Lebanon
+961-78800461- arij.boureslan@nafseyya.com
- 9:00- 17:00 with possibility for evening sessions
Ready to start? Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation, or send a message below.
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.
