A little about me..

My name Araba means Tuesday born, as I was born on a Tuesday! I was also born in London, England to Ghanaian parents and have moved frequently, causing the too often asked question, ‘where are you from?’ to be a challenge to answer. Growing up in a single parent household I witnessed my mum make immense sacrifices to ensure my siblings and I had all we needed. Finances may have been scarce but we somehow had an upbringing full of opportunities and I believe the most important thing my Mum nurtured in me is faith which has continued to ground me and provide the hope I shape my life through.

When people meet me they usually comment on my energy and enthusiasm, those who know me well would likely state kind. My personal motto is, ‘if there is an option to choose kindness, always choose kindness’. I've always been drawn to work that centres people; supporting, listening, encouraging, holding space for real conversations and emotional experiences. This part of me simply feels very natural.

I currently am based in Vancouver, Canada where I have fallen in love with being so close to nature. This does mean I am predominantly supporting those in British Columbia but I travel often and you will find me all over the world. One of the joys of this work is I get to connect with people globally, wherever you are.

Mission Statement

Araba Adjaye Mind & Body is an accessible space for people to feel seen, supported and empowered. Whether through conversations or mindful movement, it helps individuals, groups, families and couples to explore their values and connect with their mind, body and spirit with clarity to navigate life’s nuances.

Discrimination can have various levels of impact and for those most affected there are usually less spaces that feel safe to explore personal wellbeing and meeting own goals. Leading with values of inclusivity, relatability, warmth, meeting people where they are, experiencing their whole person and journeying together to where they want to be.

Values

At Araba Adjaye Mind & Body, everything is grounded in these three values:

Holistic

Honouring the connection between mind, body and spirit. Whether through conversation, breath or movement, supporting your whole self; emotionally, physically and energetically.

Inclusive

This is a space where you are seen, heard, and valued. Welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences; especially those who don’t always feel represented in wellness or mental health spaces.

Relatable

It is what it is.. with warmth, grounding and rooted in real life, not perfection. Meeting you where you are, with honesty, care and a human touch.

Land Acknowledgment

I respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, including x"makwayam (Musqueam), Skwxwú7 mesh (Squamish) and Salilwata?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. I am an immigrant to these lands and have awareness that I do relate to the experience of being an ethnic minority due to being black and living in majority white based locations, though my ability to move to Canada so easily from the UK is part due to the privilege I hold with being a British citizen. I make it my on-going priority to both learn about Canadian indigenous history, present day as well as celebrating in the cultures.