Manal Alhamwi, MA, RP (Qualifying)

Manal believes the healing journey often begins with the simple yet powerful act of making sense of what has happened—be it understanding your reactions, the challenges you’ve faced, or the deeper meanings behind your experiences. She creates a calm, supportive space where clients can explore their concerns, emotions and heal at their own pace. Drawing from her own healing journey, she understands the importance of self-compassion. As Charlie Mackesy says in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, “being kind to oneself is one of the greatest acts of kindness, and asking for help is not giving up, but refusing to give up.” With lived experience as an immigrant and mature student, Manal connects with the challenges of navigating identity, change, and the stress of uncertainty. Using a Person-Centered approach and evidence-based therapies like EMDR and CBT, she supports clients in reducing anxiety symptoms, improving emotional regulation, managing depression, processing grief, and healing from trauma. Manal witnessed clients uncover their strength and resilience even in vulnerable moments. She believes, like Viktor Frankl, that our greatest freedom lies in how we choose to respond to life’s challenges. So when you feel ready to begin your healing journey, please reach out to discuss how she can support you on your path.