About

Meet Me

A little of who I am — though what matters more is whether something here helps you, soothes you, or makes you feel a little less alone.

Welcome

As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatu-llāhi wa barakātuh

Thank you for being here. My own name carries little weight in this — what matters is the work itself, and whether it brings you some good. The Safe Inner Place was built, by the will of Allah, for anyone carrying something heavy, or simply looking for a gentler way to understand their own heart and mind.

I'm a teacher by training, a student of psychology, and a student of Islamic studies. But everything here is done first and foremost seeking the pleasure of Allah. I'd rather you remember the message than the one who carried it.

The library is open to everyone — sisters and brothers alike — so that whatever is beneficial here can reach as many hearts as possible. And for sisters, there is a private community on Telegram: a place to connect, to learn, to spread what is beneficial, and to remember that none of us walks alone — we grow, we stumble, and we keep going, together. Alhamdulillah.

What I bring to this space

A few rooms of one life

Educator

A TEFL/TESOL-certified teacher of children and older learners — building confidence through clear explanations, structured practice and warm, patient feedback.

Student of Psychology

Currently reading for a BSc in Psychology, deepening the evidence base behind everything I write — so the resources here rest on real research, not just good intentions.

Non-Clinical Wellbeing Support

I offer structured, non-clinical support — reflection writing, gentle habit-building and CBT-informed worksheets — always within clear boundaries. I don't diagnose, and I encourage professional care when something needs more.

Writer & Founder

The Safe Inner Place is my ongoing project — a growing library of written resources and a book in progress, created to make mental-health understanding accessible and compassionate.

How I hold this work

Gentle, honest, and within its limits.

This space is built on three quiet commitments — the same ones that shape every article in the library.

Rooted in evidence

Peer-reviewed where it counts, and honest about what research can and can't say.

Held with care

Written gently, for real hearts — never to diagnose, always to accompany.

Faith alongside

Knowledge and faith offered side by side, each given its proper place.
A gentle, honest note

What I can — and can't — offer

I want to be honest with you from the very start, because honesty matters here. I am not a psychiatrist or a psychotherapist, and I am not licensed to diagnose or to treat. What I can offer is companionship through the everyday — a listening ear, gentle guidance, and steady support with the basics. And if you simply need to let something out, I'm here for that too.

When something feels bigger than this space can hold, I won't leave you to face it alone. I'll help you find the right professional who can truly care for you — and I'll still be right behind you, walking through it with you, in shaa Allah. That is also why counselling is here, whenever you need it.

The path here

My journey

2025

BSc Psychology

2025

Founder, The Safe Inner Place

Mental-health education & awareness · written resources and a book in progress
2025

Non-Clinical Wellbeing Support

Volunteer & private · remote, CBT-informed, within clear boundaries
2023 — 2025

Islamic Studies & Arabic

Islamic Studies (2023–2025) · Arabic (2024–2025)
2019 — Present

Teacher & English Tutor

Online & one-to-one · children and adult learners
2016 — 2023

Earlier studies

Languages, public relations and the foundations that led here
Training & certifications

What I've studied

General Psychiatric Management for BPD

Harvard Medical School

Navigating Pediatric Mental Health: A Practical Guide for Clinicians

Harvard Medical School · Continuing Medical Education (4 credits)

CBT Certificate

AMCC

Counselling Certificate

AMCC

Mental Health First Aid

AMCC

Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities & Concussion in School

University of Colorado

Social, Emotional, Behavioral & Special Education Services in School

University of Colorado

Foundations of Career Navigating & Coaching

Goodwill

TEFL / TESOL

Language teaching certification

IELTS

Verified English proficiency
Voices I carry

Languages

DutchNative
PularMother tongue
EnglishAdvanced
GermanB1–B2
FrenchB1
ArabicA2
KoreanA1
Before you go

However you arrived here — you're welcome.

Take what helps. Leave what doesn't. May this space be of benefit, and may it find you gently.