In Urdu, Saaya means protection, shelter or shade.
The name reflects the heart of my work: creating a safe and supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself amidst the demands of everyday life.
My journey into mental wellbeing coaching has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about people, relationships, and the ways we navigate life’s challenges.
For over a decade, I worked in education, teaching Psychology and Health & Social Care and later leading a department while mentoring trainee teachers and supporting colleagues in their professional development. Throughout those years, what I valued most was helping people gain confidence, discover their strengths, and find clarity during periods of uncertainty and growth.
Alongside my professional career, my interest in emotional wellbeing and human behaviour continued to deepen. From early experiences interning within psychiatric settings to years of exploring psychological approaches to understanding ourselves and others, I have always been drawn to the question of what helps people thrive.
Friends, family, colleagues and students often described me as someone who listened without judgement, brought calm to difficult situations, and helped untangle thoughts that felt unclear or overwhelming. Looking back, these qualities naturally laid the foundation for the work I do today.
After taking time away from my career to raise my two young children, I chose to invest further in my passion for supporting mental wellbeing. Through training in counselling skills and cognitive behavioural approaches, I developed a coaching practice that combines psychological understanding with compassionate, practical support.
This led to the creation of Saaya by Soherra.
I believe that meaningful change begins with self-awareness. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to walk alongside you as you gain greater clarity, build emotional resilience, and move towards a life that feels more balanced, purposeful and aligned with who you are.
Whether you are navigating stress, self-doubt, a life transition, or simply seeking space to understand yourself more deeply, you will be met with warmth, empathy and genuine curiosity.
In Urdu, Saaya means protection, shelter or shade.
The name reflects the heart of my work: creating a safe and supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself amidst the demands of everyday life.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Psychosocial Studies in Education
PGCE in Society, Health and Development
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
I use an integrative, evidence-informed approach that combines psychological understanding, reflective conversation and practical strategies to support meaningful, lasting change.
Explore your thoughts, emotions and challenges in a safe and supportive environment.
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Develop a stronger connection with yourself and move towards the life you want to create. alteration in that some form by injected.
Learn practical strategies to manage stress while creating greater balance and calm. alteration in that some form by injected.
From the very first Discovery Call, Soherra made me feel comfortable, heard and understood. She was warm, professional and incredibly easy to talk to, creating a calm, non-judgemental space where I felt able to open up. Even in just one session thereafter, I gained greater clarity and left feeling more optimistic about taking the next steps in my wellbeing journey. I would highly recommend booking a Discovery Call if you're considering wellbeing coaching.
Soherra has a truly special gift for listening. She has an incredible ability to understand what you're feeling, even before you've found the words to express it yourself. Her guidance was thoughtful and practical, helping me see my challenges from a completely new perspective. She knew exactly when to listen and when to give me space to reflect, and I felt genuinely heard throughout. Her calm and intuitive approach made me feel deeply understood. Saaya truly is a shelter for your thoughts. Even after just one Clarity Session, I left feeling so much better, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Mental wellbeing coaching is not counselling, psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment, or medical advice. Coaching is intended to support personal growth, self-awareness, and wellbeing. If you require clinical mental wellbeing support, please seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional such as a psychotherapist, psychologist, your GP or emergency services.