A private practice · Manchester and online

This space was made for you.

A private practice where your voice, your pace and your path come first. Nothing here is rushed, and nothing is generic.

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From the opening of The Initiative Path

At some point, long ago, in the distance.
The inner voice whispers:
maybe I am meant to live a different life.

You can live many lives in this one.

What awaits you

Ways of working together

Private sessions

Time that is entirely yours

One to one, online, with a few in-person places in Manchester. A small number of people each season, so you always have my full attention.

Private circles and workshops

Company on the path

Gather four or five women you trust, and I will hold a private circle just for you. Or join one of my small workshops.

Staff wellbeing

Care for your people

Practical mental and holistic wellbeing sessions for your team or workplace, from a single session to a pilot series.

Banu delivering the Transform Yourself workshop at Hawler Medical University, 2026

Signature workshop

Transform Yourself

Transformation is not becoming more. It is becoming more true.

The psychology and neuroscience of change: why, when our goals, values and identity do not match our actions, the brain feels the tension, and how to realign. First delivered at Hawler Medical University in 2026.

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The Gate of Mystery
The Gate of MysteryYou are already complete.
Depth of a Woman
Depth of a WomanOn meeting with yourself.
The Discovery
The DiscoveryThe sacred moment of remembrance.
Elation
ElationHappiness is a state of being.
Unity Persists
Unity PersistsA hunch, a whisper, a soft touch, a nudge…
An Energetic Start
An Energetic StartChaos divides. Change disrupts. Unity remains.
Capable
CapableYou discover your true capability only in motion.

Hand-finished originals

Signed A3 prints on fine art paper. On each one I add a new line or colour, intuitively, for the person it is made for, so no two are ever the same. From £250.

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In their words

What people carry with them

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It was truly and uniquely transformative. Never have I been to such an insightful workshop.

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Knowledgeable, generous, and deeply compassionate.

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You bring every topic to life with such passion, clarity, and patience that even the most difficult lessons become understandable and enjoyable.

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A kind, supportive, and welcoming space, where we all feel comfortable to speak up, share our ideas, and learn without fear.

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You encourage us, you believe in us even when we doubt ourselves, and you celebrate every small success.

Portrait of Dr Banu Abdallah

Your guide is Dr Banu Abdallah, scientist, accredited therapeutic coach, lecturer and artist.

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Being written

The Initiative Path, the book

Your enquiry

Places are limited each season, so each enquiry receives my full attention.