Our Team

Meet Your Personal Consultant

Therapy starts with finding the right therapist. Our team of Personal Consultants brings together the best of both worlds — accredited therapists and certified coaches with deep experience across mental health, leadership, and personal development. With compassion, expertise, and a commitment to your growth, we walk alongside you at every stage of your journey.

Experts Guiding Your Transformation

Our team is dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy, expertise, and unwavering support – wherever you are in your journey.

Ify Bam

Founder & CEO

Ify Bam

Saydul Karim

Personal Consultant & Therapist

Saydul Karim

Maryane Mwaniki

Personal Consultant & Therapist

Maryane Mwaniki

I'm a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Coach (MBACP, CIPD, ACC), and I bring together a blend of psychological, therapeutic, and coaching approaches to support you in a way that’s tailored to your unique needs. When we work together, you’ll find our sessions to be a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space - where we move at a pace that feels right for you.

My aim is to gently encourage and empower you to connect with your whole self, mind, body, and spirit so you can find your way to a place of greater hope, freedom, and self-understanding.

Individual Counselling & Christian Couple Coaching:

My integrative approach draws on counseling approaches such as Person Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Solution Focused, Existential and Christian therapy. One of my main specialisms is working with couples and supporting couples who are dating, engaged or married to resolve conflicts and get their relationship to a place of healthy communication and connection. I am also experienced in Christian pre-

marital counselling and running marriage courses for over a decade.

Career and Executive Coaching:

In addition to my counselling practice, I bring significant coaching expertise, enabling clients to set strategic goals, overcome barriers, and implement practical tools to achieve measurable progress. I have worked with senior executives, academics, and leaders across sectors to accelerate career growth, navigate role transitions, and elevate their personal and professional impact. My coaching approach is results-oriented and reflective, offering a structured space to gain clarity, build momentum, and drive meaningful, sustainable change.

I also design and facilitate workshops and seminars for organisational teams, senior leaders, and managers—focused on enhancing leadership capability, improving team dynamics, and supporting career development and success.

My areas of specialism:

In addition to working across a broad range of challenges and difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, etc., I also specialize in the areas below.

1. Relationship and couple therapy (couple counselling): I support couples who are dating, engaged, and married to rebuild intimacy and trust; develop their ability to communicate honestly and openly; resolve conflict constructively, and create fun in their relationship.

2. Friendship therapy: I support friends in a platonic relationship to rebuild trust, resolve past hurts and create healthy boundaries. Pregnancy loss therapy: I support individuals and couples to work through the

experience of pregnancy loss (miscarriage and abortion) and to come to a place of healing.

3. Racial trauma: I support Black and minority ethnic clients in navigating through racial trauma and experiences of discrimination at work and in their personal lives.

4. Christian faith: I work with clients who are looking for a Christian therapist who understands the Christian faith and lived experience. I also partner with churches to train staff teams and provide consultation on care and Christian counseling for members.

5. Career, leadership and executive coaching: I work with individuals and organisations across different sectors to support with leadership development, organisational culture, team performance and diversity & inclusion.

My qualifications:

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC), Pastoral Care UK (PCUK), Chartered Institute of Personnel & ; Development (CIPD), Strengthscope®, Prepare-Enrich and The European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).

Ify Bam

Personal Consultant

Ify Bam

Saydul Karim

Personal Consultant

Saydul Karim

Maryane Mwaniki

Personal Consultant

Maryane Mwaniki

My aim is to gently encourage and empower you to connect with your whole self, mind, body, and spirit so you can find your way to a place of greater hope, freedom, and self-understanding.

Individual Counselling & Christian Couple Coaching:

marital counselling and running marriage courses for over a decade.

Career and Executive Coaching:

My areas of specialism:

In addition to working across a broad range of challenges and difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, etc., I also specialize in the areas below.

experience of pregnancy loss (miscarriage and abortion) and to come to a place of healing.

3. Racial trauma: I support Black and minority ethnic clients in navigating through racial trauma and experiences of discrimination at work and in their personal lives.

My qualifications:

Emma Hendricks

Personal Consultant

Emma Hendricks

Mike Mwaniki

Personal Consultant

Mike Mwaniki

I am an Integrative Counsellor and Coach (BACP), dedicated to supporting individuals and
couples in gaining clarity, building confidence, and achieving meaningful growth—both personally and professionally. I provide a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can
honestly explore what’s happening beneath the surface. My approach is empathetic,
compassionate, and collaborative, always tailored to each person’s unique story and
strengths. I firmly believe that lasting change begins with deeper self-awareness, and I am
committed to guiding my clients as they develop the tools and resilience necessary to move
forward with purpose and intention.

My integrative practice draws on a wide range of counselling models—including Person-
Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Solution-Focused,
Existential, and Christian therapy—allowing me to offer highly personalised support that
respects each client’s values and needs.

Trained in both counselling and coaching, I combine deep exploration with goal-oriented
action. This means we not only uncover and understand the root causes of your challenges
but also develop clear, practical strategies to create sustainable, positive change.

This integrated approach is particularly effective for managing workplace stress and burnout,
relationship challenges, parenting pressures, and struggles with self-confidence and self-
worth. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to grow, together we create a space
to reflect, gain clarity, and build resilience for lasting progress.

A key specialism of mine is working with men—supporting them to navigate complex
identities, balance the multiple roles they hold in life and work, and manage the pressures
they impose on themselves. I provide a safe, non-judgemental environment where men can
pause, reset, and develop healthier ways to cope with stress, expectations, and change.

My areas of specialism:
In addition to working across a broad range of challenges and difficulties such as anxiety,
depression, low self-esteem, stress etc., I also specialise in the areas below.
1. Relationships and Family: I support individuals and couples as they work through
relational challenges, improve communication, and deepen their connection with one
another. Whether you're navigating conflict, life transitions, or simply seeking a
stronger, more fulfilling bond, I offer a space where understanding and healing can
grow.
2. Work and Professional Identity: Many people face stress, uncertainty, or a loss of
confidence in their professional lives. I help clients explore their career path, manage
workplace pressures, and reconnect with their strengths. Together, we look at how to
find balance, navigate change, and build resilience in the face of demands.
3. Christianity and Faith: For those who want to integrate their spiritual journey into the
therapeutic process, I offer a respectful, compassionate space to explore questions
of faith, values, and purpose. I support clients in aligning personal growth with their
Christian beliefs in a way that feels authentic and grounding.
4. Male Identity and Manhood: I work closely with men who are exploring what it means
to be themselves in today’s world—whether in relationships, at work, or within their
own inner life. This includes support around self-confidence, emotional expression,
and managing the expectations they carry. It’s a space to reflect, grow, and build a
healthier, more grounded sense of identity.

My qualifications and training:
1. MSc Integrative Counselling and Coaching, University of East London
2. PGDip Integrative Counselling and Coaching, University of East London

3. British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
4. Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC)
5. Prepare-Enrich Relationship Facilitator and Trainer
6. Law LLB (Hons), Kingston University London

Amilah Masood

Personal Consultant

Amilah Masood

Emma Hendricks

Personal Consultant & Therapist

Emma Hendricks

Mike Mwaniki

Personal Consultant & Therapist

Mike Mwaniki

My qualifications and training:
1. MSc Integrative Counselling and Coaching, University of East London
2. PGDip Integrative Counselling and Coaching, University of East London

Amilah Masood

Personal Consultant & Therapist

Amilah Masood

Maria Castano

Personal Consultant & Therapist

Maria Castano

Availability

I currently have availability for in-person sessions in Brighton or online, on a Thursday, or online on a Monday evening.

About me and my therapy practice

I am an Integrative Counsellor and Therapeutic Coach. Prior to becoming an experienced therapist, I held several roles as a group facilitator, support worker and Team Leader, in both the public (NHS) and third sector. This has included services in mental health, homelessness, the criminal justice system and drug and alcohol misuse. This vast experience has helped me to develop an understanding and empathy for others, where you will hopefully experience this in feeling listened to and heard, feeling safe, supported, not judged and less alone in your thoughts and experience.

My aim is to offer you a safe, non-judgemental, accepting and culturally sensitive space, so that you have the freedom to explore your inner thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Having that trusting and supportive environment, may also encourage you to reflect on issues like beliefs, values, race, culture, family background and identity. Additionally looking at the cross over that can happen within these and experience of discrimination, disadvantage and privilege.

I work in a collaborative and relational manner, where you and I embark on this journey. Sessions are led by you, based on what you want to address or work towards. This ensures we work in a safe way, led by your pace and what feels comfortable. In my practice, I draw on a range of techniques from counselling, psychotherapy, and coaching to best support you in gaining the awareness and making the changes you’re seeking.

Where sessions are individual to you and led by you, we can be creative in how we work together. This can include writing, pictures, visualizations, story boards, role playing and creative expression. I can also lean into mindfulness, relaxation and body scan techniques when working on building or fortifying the connection between your mind, body and emotions, or for helping to bring focus and awareness into the present moment.

In Therapeutic Coaching, we can focus on either Life Coaching or Leadership Coaching, depending on your current needs and future goals. This approach is typically more proactive and time-bound, it is guided by you—centred on what you want to achieve.

I offer both short- and long-term counselling, depending on what feels right for you and your goals. When it’s helpful, we can take time to reflect on our work together, further nurturing a trusting, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationship along the way.

Looking for the right therapist can feel overwhelming, there are so many options, approaches, and questions to consider. To help make this first step a little easier, I offer a free 15-minute consultation by phone or online. It’s a chance for us to briefly explore what’s bringing you to counselling or coaching, what you’re hoping for, and how we might work together.

If you decide to move forward, our first full session will give us space to go deeper into your reasons for seeking support, clarify your goals, and begin shaping a therapeutic or coaching approach that feels right for you.

What I can help with

Anxiety, Cultural issues, Depression, Identity issues, Life coaching, Leadership coaching, Loss, Bereavement, Personal development, Relationships, Self-esteem, Sexual identity, Spirituality, Stress, Women's issues, Work related issues, health related issues, Self-harm, Redundancy, Relationships, Intersectionality issues that can arise from race, class and gender, drug and alcohol misuse, experience of homelessness.

Types of therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Person Centred, Integrative

Clients I work with

Young People 16+

Adults

Our Impact

We measure our success through the transformed lives of our clients – those who have not only overcome their challenges but have also achieved their aspirations. At MindPath Consulting, we don’t just help you heal; we help you thrive.

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At MindPath Consulting, we’re on a mission to redefine how individuals and organisations experience personal development and mental wellness. Founded to bridge the gap between therapy and coaching, we offer integrated, forward-thinking support that empowers lasting transformation.

We partner with individuals and progressive businesses across industries—including tech, finance, education, healthcare, and the creative sectors—providing personalised consultancy that aligns emotional wellbeing with real-world achievement.

We believe accessing mental health and personal growth support should be seamless, aspirational, and as natural as caring for your physical health.

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OUR TEAM

Meet Your Personal Consultant

Experts Guiding Your Transformation

Ify Bam

Saydul Karim

Maryane Mwaniki

Ify Bam

Saydul Karim

Maryane Mwaniki

Emma Hendricks

Mike Mwaniki

Amilah Masood

Emma Hendricks

Mike Mwaniki

Amilah Masood

Maria Castano

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