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Journal Therapy

"It’s reflection. It’s release. It’s remembering." - Aliya

Whether we’re using words, visuals, movement, or even silence, this space is about uncovering what you need to say, feel, or create... without judgment.

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Journal Therapy Coaching with Aliya

This isn’t about writing essays or being poetic.
Journal therapy is about making space for your truth, whether it flows onto a page, into a voice note, through a guided conversation, or even a quiet moment of stillness.

 

Here, we explore what wants to rise using mindful prompts, verbal processing, visual expression, or gentle body-based movement.


Every session is fluid, collaborative, and held with care.
Whether we meet 1:1 or in a group, my role is to guide, reflect, and support your journey back to self.

 

You don’t need to be a writer to journal.
You just need to be willing to meet yourself, softly.

What We Might Explore: 

Reflective journaling with prompts or themed sessions​

 

Visual journaling using color, shape, or symbolic expression

 

Verbal processing and guided conversation

 

Emotional clarity tools like the Wheel of Life

 

Grounding, breath-work, or mindfulness to start or close sessions

 

Movement-based journaling if aligned with your energy (for example, expressive movement or light dance)

 

Creative play like affirmations, poetry, or voice journaling

 

Personal rituals, intention setting, or emotion mapping

1:1 Journal Therapy Coaching

Each session is tailored to you: your energy, your pace, and what you’re ready to explore.

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We can meet online or in person, depending on your location.

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Sessions begin with gentle grounding, followed by reflective prompts, open conversation, or creative expression. Sometimes we’ll use tools like the Wheel of Life to map out what areas need attention. Other times, we’ll flow with what’s rising in the moment.

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You don’t have to journal on paper. You can talk, sketch, move, or reflect out loud. This is a space to be real, raw, soft, and supported.

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Body-based journaling and movement can be included if desired, such as expressive movement, dance-inspired processing, or intuitive release.

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This isn’t about fixing. It’s about feeling, remembering, and returning to yourself.

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Group Journaling Circles and Workshops

These are safe, creative spaces where we come together in community to reflect, write, share, and reconnect.

 

Whether it’s a themed session or an open journaling circle, we start with grounding, move into guided prompts or visual exercises, and leave space for optional sharing or discussion.

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You don’t need to have journaling experience.

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You don’t need to speak if you don’t want to.​

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You just need to show up with an open heart.

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Some sessions are soft and meditative. Others are playful and expressive.

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Every experience is about connection. To self. To story. To stillness.

Coming Soon to Journal Therapy

This space continues to grow as I create new ways for you to connect with yourself through creativity, ritual, and expression. Here's what's on the horizon:

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  • Visual journaling kits with guided prompts and imagery

  • Movement-based reflection practices to support somatic release

  • Audio-based journal prompts and voice journaling templates

  • Printables and journal packs available on Aliya’s Shelf

  • Seasonal journaling rituals and themed workshops

  • New tools for group or self-guided practice

 

Everything is created with softness and depth, so you can explore in your own time and in your own way.

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Aliya Thobani is a journal therapy coach, mindfulness mentor, and a corporate powerhouse with 20+ years of experience across strategy, leadership and energy - and yes, she's still  in the game. With a Computer Science degree, an MBA, and a track record that spans the boardroom to the Bosphorus, she blends logic with intuition and ambition with alignment.

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Born by the ocean in Kenya, shaped by her time in Canada and Türkiye, and grounded in ginger-honey shots before 9AM, Aliya's not here to sell you fluff. She's here to help you remember your worth - through rituals, reflection, and real conversations.

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Whether she's pitching in a corporate boardroom, sipping espresso in a quiet cafe, or guiding someone back to their voice through journal therapy, she leads with truth, elegance, and a soft drop of sass. 

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