Hi, I’m Maryam

I’m a three-time graduate of Staffordshire University, holding a BA (Hons) in Social Welfare Law, an MA in Sociology and Social Justice, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Post-16 Compulsory Training and Education. I am also a qualified Mentor, Neurodivergent Skills Coach, Mindfulness Life Coach, and Ecotherapy Guide

With a diverse and fulfilling career spanning care, support work, customer service, further and higher education and specialising in neurodivergent skills training, my journey has always been rooted in a deep passion for social justice, social welfare, and empowering others through education and connection. My academic background and life experiences have shaped my lifelong mission to create positive, meaningful change for individuals and communities.

Through my professional and personal journey, I discovered a profound truth: that true well-being extends beyond the social and emotional; it also requires spiritual balance, connection, and healing. This awareness guided me towards the world of holistic healing and ecotherapy, where nature becomes both the teacher and the healer.

My Passion: Healing Through Nature

My greatest passion lies in ecotherapy the powerful practice of reconnecting with nature to restore balance, calm, and clarity. In a world that moves too fast, ecotherapy offers a moment to pause, breathe, and return to the present. It has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by helping us regulate our nervous systems and reawaken our connection to the natural world.

Ecotherapy has deeply transformed my own life, teaching me to surrender, accept, and let go of past and future anxieties, to live fully in the present moment, and to embrace peace with what is. It has helped me heal, slow down, and live with greater intention and ease, and it’s this experience I’m most passionate about sharing with others through my work.

What I Do

Founder of Commence CIC – a community interest company dedicated to holistic well-being, empowerment, and community connection

Community Projects – including free hot meal pop-ups, events, and wellness workshops

Healing Programmes – combining principles of mindfulness, energy balance, and self-awareness; exploring the conscious and subconscious mind, living in presence, and letting go of limiting patterns

Ecotherapy & Nature-Based Practices – using the healing power of nature to nurture mental, emotional, and spiritual health

Transformative Retreats – immersive experiences that promote self-discovery, relaxation, and inner growth

My work is rooted in the belief that true healing is holistic, it emerges when we honour the unity of mind, body, spirit, and nature.

What Drives Me

-Empowering individuals to overcome personal challenges and live a peaceful life

-Advocating for equitable access to wellness and mental health resources

-Creating safe, inclusive spaces for healing, growth, and community connection

Whether through education, social support, or holistic wellness, my mission remains the same: to uplift, inspire, and guide others toward their fullest potential.

Let’s connect and explore how we can create healing and meaningful change together.