ABOUT ME:
I'm Iza, a down-to-earth, trauma-informed, multi-racial/cultural GMBPsS Coaching Psychologist (MSc) and Somatic EMDR Practitioner who genuinely cares. I am deeply passionate about empowering women to reach their full potential by discovering, cultivating, and utilizing their own minds and voices, enabling them to embark on a journey of healing, growth, and transformation. Teaching about self-love, living with intention, and guiding how to communicate with assertiveness, empowered vulnerability, and responsibility are at the core of my work.
My greatest female role model is Clarissa Pinkola Estés, a Jungian psychoanalyst whose wisdom profoundly influences my approach to life and work. Her insight inspires me deeply:
“Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach… there will always be times when you feel discouraged. I, too, have felt despair many times in my life, but I do not keep a chair for it. I will not entertain it. It is not allowed to eat from my plate. In that spirit, I hope you will write this on your wall: When a great ship is in harbor and moored, it is safe, there can be no doubt. But that is not what great ships are built for.”
This philosophy aligns deeply with the mission of my business, Thrive Wellness Consulting. My goal is to guide women in my community to live from that soulful space, embodying clarity, compassion, and purpose. I believe that by nurturing this inner strength and authenticity, each individual can create a ripple effect that contributes to a more compassionate and connected world. Every small act of kindness, every moment of soulful presence, has the potential to inspire and uplift, bringing meaningful change to both individuals and the broader community.
Qualifications & Accreditations:
Clinical Mental Health Counselor-in-training - currently enrolled in Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Palo Alto University)
Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society GMBPsS (Credential ID 687950)
Certified Somatic EMDR Practitioner (60 hours certification program)
Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology MSc (Hons.), East London University
Research and Dissertation: Self-Compassion and Food - Systematic Review
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1& 2
Motivational Interviewing (MI) Foundations (16 hours course)
(ACC) with the International Coaching Federation
Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)
Certified as a Health Coach
Certified as a Facilitator of the Women and Mythodolgy Programme
BPS Coaching Psychology for Coaches: School of Coaching Psychology
Post Graduate Certificate in International Education, Nottingham University
AREAS OF FOCUS
Anxiety, Life Transition, Burnout, Creativity, Feminine & Masculine Consciousness, Individuation, Relationship Issues, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Perfectionism, Body & Food Issues, Post-traumatic Growth, Grief
MY APPROACH
Person-Centred, Depth Oriented, Mindfulness-Based, Relational, Somatic, Positive Psychology, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) tools
To keep up with the high standards I set for my coaching psychology practice, I continually work with supervisors and mentors.
