Wellbeing
During the event, we will be joined by two therapists (Kim Loliya and Samia Nelson) who will offer trauma-informed one-to-one and group sessions to support attendees with anything that may come up during our time together.
Sessions are 50 min and will be held in two small private rooms at the venue.
This is a chance to talk through what is coming up for you in a supportive and confidential space, or simply to breathe and take a moment for yourself.
Support is available on:
Wednesday, September 10 from 16:45 - 18:15 (group sessions only)
Thursday, September 11 from 10:00 - 19:00 (14:30 - 18:00 drop-in only)
Friday, September 12 from 9:00 - 13:00
You can book an available timeslot using the calendars below.
Samia Nelson
Samia Nelson is a relational psychotherapist, supervisor and tutor, second generation East African Asian, based in North London.
Her work is grounded in a philosophy of inclusiveness and her interest lies in the dynamics of power within relationships and the impact of social, cultural and historical influences on the self.
Bringing a social justice approach to her work, she is passionate about proactively developing culturally sensitive therapy services for those whose identity and lived experience makes it difficult to access suitable therapeutic support.
She actively promotes healing through cultivating community and nurturing connection and is drawn to the healing nature of groups. Committed to a pluralistic approach to therapy she is interested in exploring different ways of reconnecting our bodies to our mind.
Kim Loliya
Kim Loliya is a trauma psychotherapist and Director of Black Psychotherapy, a mental health service providing decolonial, intersectional and anti-oppressive therapy to Black and racially minoritised communities, alongside justice and liberation-centred supervision, training and consultancy, to professionals across the health and social care sector.
Black Psychotherapy operates clinics virtually and in community settings to end mental health stigma and address cultural barriers to seeking support. The team’s dedication to delivering excellent standards of care led to being nominated for Best Mental Health Service of The Year in 2024.
Outside of Kim’s role within the service, they research, dream and write about Afrofuturism, ecologies of liberation and the use of speculative practices for collective resistance. Kim's recently released podcast, 'My Mother's Trauma', offers a politicised perspective on how to break the cycle of intergenerational and ancestral trauma within Global Majority cultures.