We have the power to heal ourselves
“It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.”
About me, Allie
I believe we don’t have to fit into either/or containers, boxes, or definitions. I’m a writer and a BPS-accredited psychologist. I use my skills across industries, from the mental health world to the startup space, where I currently work for Upheal part-time.
Newcastle University, Combined Honors, BPS Accredited Psychologist (2000-2003)
Classroom assistant, Special needs (2000-2001) Autism
Stepney Children’s Fund (2000-2001), Children with underprivileged and diverse backgrounds
Reiki healing, first degree, (Feb 2020)
Unicare, Psychiatry clinic intern, including supervision (Nov 2021-Feb 2022)
Park Lane International School mental health team (Dec 2021-June 2022)
Corporate workshop, Food Addiction (Sep 2022)
Corporate workshop, Digital Addiction (Oct 2022)
Somatic coaching course including supervision (Dec 2022-Sep 2023)
Narcissism Training, PESI, Dr. Ramani (Aug 2023)
Trauma Research Foundation's Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies (PESI) (Jan 2024 – present)
Writing: Blog articles such as From London to the world of technology, I’m a therapist, should I try this AI thing, and poetry, prose, and mental health writing.
Our education system ignores mental health and spiritual matters. We grow up not knowing how to relate, process emotions, or live in a peaceful connection to Self. And yet, we call this adulting. If we remain disconnected from our emotions for long enough, enter anxiety, depression, and illness.
In 2018, I went through a mysterious illness and a spiritual awakening that I call my Return To Self. I took 9 months off (coincidentally the time needed to grow a new human being) and began again. I left a job, a relationship, and examined old traumas and patterns to go deep within. I submerged myself in books, podcasts, coaching, therapy, yoga, nutrition, doctor’s appointments; everything I could get my hands on to heal.
I believe that we aren’t living in harmony with the planet, each other, or ourselves. That’s why I teach reconnection. Our bodies and minds are deeply connected. We are connected. To perform at our best and bring joy into the world, we must each begin by healing ourselves and that begins with self-reflection and awareness.
“One thing I’ve learned the hard way: our body knows. We always know.”
Today, I’m aligned with myself and my purpose, and it gives me all the best feels to share these learnings with others. Especially those who’ve found themselves facing That Moment of No Return. For some, that can be burnout, for others, a persistent feeling of emptiness, or even an addiction. The antidote is re-rediscovering our purpose and our joy. Always Return to Self.
Tell me your story
We all have histories, traumas, and backgrounds that make us unique. It’s how we reframe our stories that determines our happiness.