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Hello, I'm Reena — a British-born South Asian woman with deep roots tracing from India to Africa, now living in London.
Over the years, my journey has been anything but linear. On paper, you might describe me as a qualified beauty therapist, complementary therapist, Reiki healer, insurance specialist, accountant, cab driver, and a trained child and adolescent therapist — as well as an eternal student of life. But I simply call myself a Well-being Therapist, bringing together a rich tapestry of real-life and professional experiences that have guided me toward my true purpose: supporting others in their healing journey.
From a young age, I’ve felt a deep calling to help people — and animals — heal. My work draws on both Western scientific understanding and Eastern philosophical wisdom, forming an integrative therapeutic practice that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. I believe this balanced, holistic approach creates the conditions necessary for lasting, meaningful transformation.
My practice is grounded in core values: curiosity, empathy, compassion, acceptance, containment, conscious awareness, integration, creativity, balance, patience, and movement. These principles help me support others in reshaping their inner narratives, allowing them to live with greater clarity, purpose, and connection — not just as individuals, but as part of a wider, interdependent community.
I’ve worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds and communities, helping to shift ingrained internal dialogues around identity, neurodiversity, cultural difference, generational trauma, and personal or family struggles. I also support professionals, including educators navigating complex and ambiguous environments, to reclaim autonomy and begin healing from the root upwards.
Clients often leave our sessions with a renewed sense of self and confidence in their ability to manage life’s challenges. They take away practical tools and embodied techniques that support them across all areas of life — tools they can also share with others, contributing to collective healing and emotional regulation within their circles and communities.
I believe healing is deeply personal. Every individual’s path is unique, and creating a mindful, supportive, and non-judgmental space is essential to meaningful exploration. My sessions often integrate external creative practices — such as working with clay, art, crystals, stones, and crafts — alongside internal healing techniques like mindfulness, breathwork, and Reiki, encouraging deep, conscious integration.
“Wax on, wax off.”
“You trust the quality of what you know, not the quantity.”
– Mr. Miyagi, The Karate Kid
Life is circular, reflective, and often confusing. If you’re looking to face your fears, break recurring patterns, or better understand your own (or your child’s) journey, I’d love to help.
If a safe, holistic, and creative approach to transformation resonates with you, please feel free to get in touch at R.shah89@outlook.com. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can connect and see how I may best support you on your path to self-discovery.
Creative Therapy uses artistic methods to treat psychological disorders and enhance mental health.
Integrative or Holistic Therapy combines practices and theories from various therapeutic approaches to fit the needs of the individual client.
Phenomenological therapy focuses on the subjective world of the client with the aim of discovering the meaning of their experiences.
Transactional Analysis is a form of modern psychology that examines a person’s interactions and communications to identify and improve upon dysfunctional patterns.
Somatic Experiencing is a form of alternative therapy aimed at relieving the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental and physical trauma-related health problems by focusing on the client’s perceived body sensations (or somatic experiences).
Person-Centered Therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizes a non-directive, empathetic approach that empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process.
Play Therapy utilizes the power of play to help children express what is troubling them when they do not have the verbal language to express their thoughts and feelings.
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person’s present behavior, with the goals of self-awareness and understanding of the influence of the past on present behavior.
"Once again, with Reena’s guidance my daughter has managed to get through the period of self harm and is moving towards of self understanding and self love. She managed to get a personal friend for my daughter and got all respect from her side. My family owes Reena a huge debt for her support over the past 3 years.”
My daughter who is 11 years old now was diagnosed to be on the Autistic spectrum 5 years ago. Being a high functional and pre-teenage girl which isn’t an easy task to navigate through, my daughters has been having a struggle in her social life and has some eating problems/disorders. My daughter attends a mainstream school (year 7 now) and has some friends which is a huge achievement in comparison with where she was several years ago including school refusal and having no playdates at all."
“When our 6-year old son first saw Reena, he was having a lot of difficulty managing his emotions, resulting in frequent, giant violent meltdowns that were draining for the entire family. Reena slowly and steadily helped him to manage his emotions, teaching him skills to recognise his emotions, calm himself, and take accountability for his actions. We’re not at the end of the journey yet, but our son is in a much better place and our family is a lot calmer and happier as well."
"Reena was incredibly knowledgeable and created a safe space in which all members of the group felt comfortable. Our group were able to experience a number of different breath-work practices with journalling and guided discussion been used to reflect on how these practices might be used and the physical and emotional journey it created for each individual. By the end of the course, we felt equipped with a new set of tools to help us as individuals better navigate the strains of daily life."
“I had been struggling with attachment issues, anxiety, and a sense of lack of purpose, which deeply affected my life and made dating particularly difficult. My sessions with Reena were truly transformative. Through our work together, I gained a deeper understanding of myself and uncovered that the anxiety, overwhelm, frustration, and attachment struggles I was experiencing stemmed from unresolved grief I had been carrying for many years. Reena helped me process and release this grief."
"I wanted to share our experience with Reena, who has been working with our son over the past year. She has such a wonderful way with kids, and my son really connected with her right from the start. What really matters to us as parents is that our son genuinely looks forward to his sessions, and we can see how much he's grown and made progress. Reena has earned his trust and their work together has really helped him. He often says that everyone should have someone like Reena in their life."
I offer counseling sessions for children, adolescents, and adults, with clear and transparent fees to help families and schools plan for ongoing support. Standard sessions: £150 per 45-minute session Out-of-hours sessions: £180 per 45-minute session Group sessions: Price considered reflective of the service needed at the time Fees are payable directly to my account the day before the session. I kindly ask for at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling, so that I can offer the appointment to another client if needed. My goal is to provide a supportive and consistent counselling experience, and clear information about costs helps clients, parents, and schools feel confident and informed when booking sessions.
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