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About Me

My name is Rafia Khan

I'm a trauma-informed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Somatic EMDR Practitioner with a deep commitment to healing beneath the surface. My background includes an Associate Degree in Mind-Body Psychology from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Los Angeles and certification in Traumatic Stress Studies with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk through the Trauma Research Foundation.

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I transitioned into this work after a successful career in interior design, driven by my passion for understanding human behaviour and the impact of trauma. I take a holistic, mind-body approach—drawing from modalities like CBT, ACT, SFBT, Narrative Therapy, IFS, hypnotherapy, and somatic EMDR—always staying present with the client. I believe true healing only happens in a space of safety, compassion, and trust.

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When I’m not holding space for others, you’ll find me immersed in a book or singing my heart out.

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Professional Memberships

American Hypnosis Association (AHA)

United States of America

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National Hypnotherapy Society (NHS)

United Kingdom

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"Healing doesn't begin with strength - it begins with surrender. And sometimes, the strongest thing we do is simply stay alive while we wait."

- Rafia Khan

Testimonials

I have had a few sessions with Rafia, and found them all to be incredibly helpful and insightful. She has such a warm, kind and nurturing approach, showing great support throughout every session by applying incredible listening skills, considerate observations and a vast knowledge of techniques to aid my process. Her bespoke sessions were thoughtful and cohesive, enabling me to see things more clearly, answer questions that I had at the time, and ultimately gain perspective. It is very evident that Rafia cares about her clients, and she really helped me. Thank you so much! 

- Anonymous (Confidential client)

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