Mindfulness and Therapeutic Approach

Iani’s approach to therapy blends cognitive-behavioral principles, trauma-sensitive care, attachment theory and mindfulness-based interventions. Having first discovered meditation as a teenager, she describes it as her “superpower”; a lifelong anchor that deeply informs her personal and professional philosophy.

She is an accredited mindfulness teacher through the Mindfulness Institute of South Africa in partnership with Stellenbosch University. Through her work with the Mindfulness Institute of Namibia, Iani trains individuals, schools, and organizations in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), emotional regulation, and resilience-building.

As a co-founder of the Mindfulness Institute of Namibia, Iani aims to make mindfulness accessible across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and community organizations. She emphasizes the role of mindfulness in enhancing neuroplasticity, managing stress, and improving overall mental health .

Trauma Therapy Training

In addition to her general clinical expertise, Iani has completed extensive training in trauma-focused modalities. She is fully qualified in the following approaches:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Somatic Experiencing Therapy
Ericksonian Clinical Hypnosis and Ego State Therapy

These evidence-based and integrative methods allow her to support clients in processing and resolving trauma, fostering deeper mind-body integration, and building lasting resilience.

Her therapeutic style is warm, grounded, and holistic, aiming not just to alleviate symptoms, but to help people reconnect with themselves and live more consciously and courageously.