Testimonials

“I started working with Hani at the beginning of 2023 via an introduction from a good friend of mine. I was skeptical to jump into this work because my previous therapist and I kind of hit a roadblock of progress. But in my heart, I knew that I wanted (and truly needed) to dig deeper and put more work in to becoming a version of myself that I wanted to love. 

Hani has been a lifesaver…and that is no hyperbole. Until we started working together, I hadn’t realized how deeply closed off I had been due to past traumas, relationships, the state of the world…you name it. She provided a space for me to share safely what I wanted out of life, what type of connections I want to foster and grow and, ultimately, how that all ties back to getting me to show up as the truest version of myself in all that I do and with everyone that I meet. 

In the last year and a half, my growth and overall outlook on life has dramatically shifted and that is VERY MUCH thanks to Hani and the incredible person that she is, the amazing work she does and being a guiding light for me in the world of darkness I didn’t even realize I was inhabiting.

Thank you, Hani. :)"

"Working with Hani has been one of the most healing and transformative experiences of my life. I learned about Sheelah through one of her previous clients. After feeling that talk therapy was no longer serving me, I decided to reach out. From our first session, I immediately felt safe, heard, and supported.

For most of my life, anxiety has been in control. I tend to be overly self-critical and perfectionistic, with a deep fear of being seen. The stories in my mind have held me back from pursuing the life I want, leading to unhealthy sexual experiences, staying in relationships too long, and struggling to say no.

Hani’s practice introduced me to a new way of healing, helping me recognize how much of my life I’ve spent disconnected from my body. In each session, she creates a warm and welcoming environment, offering a range of tools and strategies—from breathwork and visualizations to simply listening and providing a safe space. Her expertise and compassion have guided me on a journey toward self-acceptance that I never thought was possible. Before working with Hani, I couldn’t imagine loving my body, feeling capable, or believing I was good enough.

I’ve made more progress in four months of working with Hani than I did in years of talk therapy. I look forward to our sessions every week because I know I’ll leave feeling empowered, capable, and one step closer to my authentic self.

I truly don’t believe I’d be where I am today without Hani—I am incredibly grateful for her and cannot recommend her enough."

"I cocooned myself into the fabric of another person and called it home. I was not there as a chrysalid preparing to become a butterfly, but was merely hiding there to avoid facing my fears and self-doubts. In that place, I gave over my identity in the belief that I could morph into the marvellousness of that person without doing the work on myself. But then that person died.

A friend gave me Hani’s name and number and told me that Hani is wonderful. Yeah, ok, but I had never talked to a therapist before. I had never WANTED to talk to a therapist before. WHAT would I say to a therapist? Oh, my gawd! Would I have to tell her the truth about myself? Worse yet, would she see right through me?

Well, here we are, a year and a half after our initial Zoom meeting and I don’t know where my life would be had she not been there for me…with me on this journey. Hani teased me out of my cocoon like one gently teases a thorn from the paw of a suffering animal. She never poked or prodded, but gently, wisely and lovingly guided me in such a way that allowed me to break out of my cocoon at my pace and in a way that was comfortable for me.

Though an ocean separates us physically, each time we meet, I feel that Hani’s heart is right there with me when we talk. In addition to being deeply compassionate, Hani is incredibly wise, kind, keenly intuitive and has a fantastic memory. She doesn’t just hear what I say, she listens and remembers it all, processes it, then mirrors it back to me in a way that is immensely helpful and healing.

I cannot sing high enough praises for Hani. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for all she has helped me through."