OUR MISSION & VISION
Our authentic approach, grounded in Eastern traditions and extensive personal experience, allows us to guide you on a healing journey that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, or simply seeking personal growth and fulfilment, our tailored coaching sessions can help you unlock your full potential. With a focus on demystifying meditation and spirituality and providing personalised guidance, our team is dedicated to empowering you to live your best life.
Meet the team
Our team comprises of Karuna Priya, a former Buddhist monk with extensive training in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the UK, and Nitima Priya, a Holistic Counsellor born in the foothills of the Himalayas, currently based in the UK and offering her counselling services internationally. Together, we lead the way in holistic healing with a Buddhist approach that encompasses the mind, body and spirit.
NITIMA PRIYA
Founder
Nitima is an integrative counsellor, life coach and mindfulness teacher. She studied Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, NLP & Counselling Skills at the Contemporary College of Therapeutic Studies (CCTS ) and is a member of the Counsellors Together UK (CTUK). As the Co-founder at Akanista, she spreads positive vibes through wellbeing workshops at prestigious places, including Imperial College London, Royal College of Art, and leading corporate companies such as Soho House, Coats, BAT, Cushman & Wakefield Save the Children to name a few. She facilitates residential and non residential retreats in the UK and in Europe.
With over 15 years of dedicated practice in Mindfulness, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to my clients. My qualifications as a Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, Holistic Counsellor, and EFT and NLP Practitioner enable me to provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to well-being and personal growth.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including lawyers, CEOs, and business owners. My clientele often includes those facing anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues. I am committed to working with clients who are serious about their well-being and personal development.
Most of the issues that adults experience in the present are rooted in the past. Through exploration, we will come to understand your conditioning, beliefs, and the reasons behind your thought patterns, behaviors, actions, and decisions. In this process, I will help you adopt a non-judgmental approach, teaching you to hold these moments with compassion and progress through the healing process using various methods.
In my practice, I emphasize a holistic approach, integrating Mindfulness with mind and body work, including psychosomatic therapy. Most of my work involves bringing the unconscious to conscious awareness, initiating the process of healing and change for your growth. My goal is to equip clients with the tools and techniques necessary for lasting change and resourcefulness in managing their well-being.
If you are dedicated to your personal growth and well-being, I am here to guide and support you on your journey. Let’s work together to achieve your goals and enhance your quality of life.
KARUNA PRIYA
Founder
He is also a RYT500 Yoga teacher.
PRAE CHAIPHET
Creative Direction/Product Development
How we can make a difference
Our coaching sessions are suitable for everyone, particularly those struggling with stress and anxiety in today’s fast-paced and often dysfunctional societies. We work with clients from all backgrounds, including trauma survivors who require specialised, culture-sensitive care. Additionally, our sessions can help those looking to improve their lives, develop personal growth, nurture positive relationships with themselves, expand their horizons, find peace and contentment, and learn to be less hard on themselves. We offer tailored sessions that can last anywhere from 6 to 12 sessions, with options to extend if required to meet each individual’s needs.
One of our core values is to demystify meditation and spirituality. While these practices have become increasingly popular in mainstream culture, they are often misunderstood and stripped of their cultural and ethical elements, which can render them less effective. We have a deep respect for the origins and intentions of mindfulness and meditation practices, and we believe that they should be approached with care and personal guidance. Our goal is to help our clients understand the context of these practices and how they can use them to empower themselves and gain healing properties.
A summary in short sentences
Our team of South Asian experts integrates Eastern traditions into daily life.
We provide a safe space to explore identity, deepen spirituality, and unleash potential.
Our coaching is suitable for everyone, especially those dealing with stress and anxiety.
We offer specialised care for trauma survivors.
Our sessions can enhance personal growth, build positive relationships, broaden horizons, and promote self-compassion.
We demystify meditation and spirituality and provide personalised guidance.
Our approach values diverse cultures and the transformative potential of their traditions.
We acknowledge each client’s unique experiences and empower them to exist in their healing journey with autonomy.
Our coaching sessions are customised and flexible.