SPEAKING & KEYNOTES

Talks that create space to think differently

My talks and keynote presentations are designed to be thought-provoking, accessible and relevant to the people in the room.

I can speak at conferences, professional events, organisational away days, universities, community events, women's networks and wellbeing programmes.

Speaking topics include:

Anti-Oppressive Practice

Moving beyond good intentions to explore power, privilege, marginalisation and difference, and the ways these dynamics can influence professional relationships, decision-making and practice.

Anti-Oppressive Supervision

Exploring how supervision can become a space for examining power, identity, difference, privilege and marginalisation, while supporting ethical, reflective and accountable practice.

Anti-Oppressive Wellbeing

Challenging the idea that wellbeing is simply an individual's responsibility.

This talk explores how identity, culture, systems, power and social context influence our ability to experience and sustain wellbeing.

Working Within Diversity

Drawing on my book Working Within Diversity, this session explores how practitioners can develop greater awareness of identity, cultural context, and power, privilege and oppression, while working from a position of anti-oppression.

Cultural Attunement in Practice

Exploring what it means to move beyond cultural awareness towards genuine cultural attunement, cultural humility, cultural empathy, and cultural curiosity and responsiveness in professional relationships.

Identity, Belonging & Wellbeing

Exploring the relationship between identity, belonging and wellbeing, and why understanding identity is essential to creating more meaningful and sustainable wellbeing.

Identity Is the Foundation of Wellbeing

A thought-provoking exploration of how identity, context, relationships and belonging shape our experience of wellbeing - and why wellbeing cannot be understood in isolation from the world around us.

Muslim Mental Health & Wellbeing

Exploring the relationship between faith, identity, culture and mental health, and considering how professionals can provide more culturally and faith-sensitive wellbeing support to Muslim communities.

Beyond Self-Care: An Anti-Oppressive Approach to Wellbeing

Moving beyond individualised ideas of self-care to consider the wider social, cultural and structural factors that shape our wellbeing.

Colour, Identity & Authentic Self-Expression

Exploring how colour and colour analysis can become a practical way of understanding identity, confidence and authentic self-expression through the Colour & Identity approach of colour analysis.

Colour, Confidence & Professional Presence

Exploring the relationship between colour, confidence and authentic professional expression, with practical insights into how colour and knowing our colours through colour analysis can influence the way we present ourselves.

WORKSHOPS

From conversation to reflection and action

My workshops are designed to be interactive, reflective and practical.

Rather than simply delivering information, I create space for participants to consider their own experiences, challenge assumptions and explore how ideas can be translated into everyday practice.

Workshops can be delivered for professional groups, organisations, universities, charities, community organisations, women's groups and conferences.

Workshops include:

Anti-Oppressive Practice

An interactive exploration of power, privilege, difference and marginalisation in professional practice.

Participants reflect on how these dynamics can show up in everyday interactions, decision-making and professional relationships, and consider practical ways to develop more anti-oppressive ways of working.

Ideal for: Counsellors, therapists, psychologists, supervisors, educators, managers and other professionals.

Anti-Oppressive Supervision

A reflective workshop for supervisors exploring how power, difference and identity influence the supervisory relationship.

Participants consider how supervisors can create spaces that support challenge, accountability, curiosity and psychological safety while remaining attentive to wider systems of power.

Ideal for: Clinical supervisors, managers, educators and professionals who provide supervision.

Anti-Oppressive Wellbeing

A practical and reflective workshop exploring wellbeing beyond individual responsibility.

Participants consider how identity, culture, relationships, social expectations, workplace environments and structural inequalities can influence wellbeing.

The workshop encourages a more compassionate, realistic and anti-oppressive understanding of self-care and wellbeing.

Working Within Diversity

Based on my Working Within Diversity model, this workshop explores how practitioners can work more confidently and thoughtfully with the concepts of identity, diversity and culturally-close and distant relationships.

Participants explore identity, cultural context, power and privilege, while developing practical approaches to bringing greater cultural responsiveness into their work.

Cultural Attunement

Moving beyond cultural awareness, this interactive workshop explores how we can develop greater curiosity, flexibility and responsiveness when working across diversity and with identities.

Participants consider how to avoid assumptions, stereotypes and simplified ideas about culture, while developing a more thoughtful approach to understanding the people they work with.

Identity, Belonging & Wellbeing

A reflective workshop exploring the connection between identity and wellbeing.

Participants consider:

Who am I?

Where do I belong?

What shapes my sense of self?

What happens when aspects of our identity are misunderstood, marginalised or unseen?

The workshop explores how greater self-understanding, connection and belonging can contribute to more meaningful wellbeing.

Colour & Identity: Understanding Yourself Through Colour

An interactive introduction to professional colour analysis through the Colour & Identity approach.

Participants explore how colour interacts with natural colouring, confidence, identity and self-expression, with opportunities for live colour demonstrations and practical reflection.

This can also be adapted into a small-group Colour & Identity Experience, incorporating individual Express Colour Analysis.

Colour, Confidence & Self-Expression

Exploring how colour can influence the way we see ourselves, express ourselves and move through the world.

This workshop combines practical colour exploration with conversations around confidence, identity and authentic self-expression.

Muslim Mental Health & Wellbeing

A culturally and faith-sensitive workshop exploring the relationship between Muslim identity, faith, culture and wellbeing.

Participants consider how professionals can create more accessible spaces for Muslim clients, colleagues, students or communities.



Beyond Self-Care

Why self-care isn't always enough.

An interactive exploration of why traditional self-care messages don't always reflect people's realities.

Participants consider the impact of identity, expectations, relationships, work, culture, power and wider social contexts on wellbeing, developing a more holistic and anti-oppressive understanding of self-care.

WHO I WORK WITH

I deliver talks and workshops for a wide range of audiences, including:

Professional & Clinical Organisations

Counselling and psychotherapy organisations, psychological services, supervision networks and professional associations.

Businesses & Organisations

Corporate organisations, employee wellbeing programmes, leadership teams and staff development programmes.

Universities & Education

Universities, colleges, students, educators and professional training programmes.

Charities & Community Organisations

Charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, and organisations working with diverse communities.

Women's Groups & Networks

Women's networks, professional women's groups, community groups and leadership programmes.

Faith & Muslim Organisations

Mosques, Muslim organisations, faith-based organisations and groups supporting Muslim communities.

Conferences & Events

Keynotes, workshops, panel discussions, conference sessions and specialist events.

FORMATS

Choose the format that works for your audience

Sessions can be delivered in a range of formats depending on your event and objectives.

Keynote Talks

Engaging, thought-provoking presentations designed to introduce an idea, challenge perspectives and inspire reflection.

Typical duration: 30–60 minutes

Conference Sessions

Focused talks or interactive sessions designed around a particular conference theme or professional audience.

Interactive Workshops

Participatory sessions combining presentation, discussion, reflection and practical activities.

Typical duration: From 60 minutes up to 3 day programmes

Professional Development & CPD

Structured sessions designed to support professional learning, reflective practice and development.

Bespoke Sessions

I can work with you to develop a session around your organisation, audience, objectives and context.

Contact Myira to discuss your training needs.

BESPOKE TALKS & WORKSHOPS

Looking for something specific?

Not every organisation needs a standard workshop.

Your audience may have particular needs, a specific theme or an issue you want to explore in greater depth.

I can work with you to develop a bespoke talk, keynote or workshop around your event, organisation or professional context.

This might include:

• A conference keynote
• A staff development day
• A wellbeing programme
• A professional development session
• A specialist CPD workshop
• A women's leadership event
• A community event
• A faith-sensitive wellbeing programme
• An identity and belonging initiative
• A tailored anti-oppressive practice session

Contact Myira to discuss your bespoke event.

WHY WORK WITH ME?

My approach brings together professional expertise, lived understanding and years of experience working with people, practitioners and organisations.

I am a:

• BACP Accredited Counsellor & NCPS Accredited Professional Practitioner
• Clinical Supervisor
• Coach
• Author
• Trainer
• Speaker
• Anti-Oppressive Practice Specialist
• Creator of the Colour & Identity approach
• Qualified Colour Me Beautiful Colour Analysis Consultant
• Founder of the Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN)

I am the author of Working Within Diversity and The Muslim Guide to Wellbeing, and my work explores the intersections between identity, diversity, power, wellbeing and belonging.

I bring a warm, engaging and reflective approach to speaking and facilitation, creating spaces where people can think deeply while still connecting the ideas to their everyday lives and professional practice.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

When you invite me to speak or facilitate a workshop, you can expect:

Thought-provoking content

Ideas that encourage people to question assumptions and look at familiar issues differently.

Practical relevance

Learning that can be connected to everyday life, professional practice and organisational contexts.

Anti-Oppressive facilitation

An approach that recognises diversity, identity, power and lived experience.

Meaningful reflection

Opportunities for participants to consider their own experiences and perspectives.

A warm and engaging style

Professional, knowledgeable and thought-provoking without losing the human connection.

BOOKING & ENQUIRIES

Let's create a meaningful experience for your audience.

Whether you're planning a conference, professional development programme, wellbeing event, community gathering or organisational workshop, I'd love to hear about what you're planning.

Tell me about:

• Your organisation or event
• Your audience
• What you'd like participants to explore
• Your preferred format and duration
• Your proposed date

I'll then work with you to identify the most appropriate topic and format.

Available in person and online across the UK and internationally.

Email Myira with your event enquiry > myira@myirakhancounselling.co.uk

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