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Sometimes you don't need someone to fix everything.

Sakinah Space was created from a simple belief: people should not have to carry difficult things alone.

About Sakinah Space

Sometimes you don’t need someone to fix everything.

You just need someone to listen.

Sakinah Space was created from a simple belief:

People shouldn’t have to carry difficult things alone.

Our work brings together practical experience, psychological knowledge and a deep understanding of parenting, emotional intelligence, relationships and family life.

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We support people navigating:

  • Parenting and family challenges
  • Emotional wellbeing
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Separation and divorce
  • Communication and emotional connection
  • Personal and family challenges

Our approach is simple:

  1. Talk

    Have space to express what’s happening.

  2. Connect

    Feel heard, understood and supported.

  3. Grow

    Explore your options and identify meaningful next steps.

Our team

The people behind Sakinah Space.

Between us: psychological training and traditional Islamic scholarship, and years of work with families, children and young people.

Yousuf Shah, Founder of Sakinah Space
Yousuf ShahFounder of Sakinah Space

Yousuf has extensive experience working with children, parents, families and communities, alongside academic expertise in psychology and emotional intelligence.

His experience includes parenting education, emotional education, family support and work with individuals and families experiencing relationship difficulties, separation and divorce.

Read Yousuf Shah’s full biography

He has also worked extensively with families and communities from diverse backgrounds, supporting people through challenging circumstances and helping them develop stronger emotional understanding and relationships.

Alongside his professional work, Yousuf is undertaking doctoral research in psychology exploring emotional intelligence, mental health and wellbeing in children.

His approach is grounded in:

  • Compassion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Psychological Understanding
  • Practical Experience

At the heart of his work is a simple principle:

Listen first. Understand deeply. Then explore the way forward.

Shaykh Abdul Hameed, Islamic Scholar
Shaykh Abdul HameedIslamic Scholar

Shaykh Abdul Hameed is a traditionally trained Islamic scholar from Leicester. He graduated as an ‘Alim from Jamea Uloomul Quran, Leicester, under the patronage of Hazrat Shaykh Adam حفظه الله. During his studies, he also completed the memorisation of the Qur’an.

Grounded in traditional Islamic scholarship, Shaykh Abdul Hameed has a particular passion for making the Qur’an accessible to people from all walks of life. He has a unique ability to simplify Qur’anic passages and present their timeless guidance in a way that speaks to the realities, challenges and questions of contemporary life.

Read Shaykh Abdul Hameed’s full biography

Having studied modern psychology and education, he has developed a deep interest in human behaviour, emotional wellbeing, relationships and the connection between the inner self and our outward lives. His understanding of psychology complements his traditional Islamic education, allowing him to explore emotional and relational challenges through both contemporary and faith-based perspectives.

His work is driven by a desire to serve people and strengthen communities. He has a particular passion for supporting young people and has been involved with a number of organisations working to meet their educational, emotional and spiritual needs.

With experience as a secondary school teacher in a Leicester state school, Shaykh Abdul Hameed has developed a deep understanding of the challenges facing young people and families today. Alongside his educational work, he lectures extensively across the UK and has also been invited by organisations in different parts of the United States to deliver lectures and programmes.

Beyond his scholarly and professional life, he has a passion for martial arts, motorbikes and cars. These interests, together with his diverse experiences, enable him to connect naturally with people from different backgrounds and generations.

His work brings together the insights of modern psychology and Islamic psychology, with a particular emphasis on developing emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence. Through this integration, he seeks to help people understand not only the mind and emotions, but also the heart, soul and deeper purpose of human life, and ultimately to help individuals and families move towards greater sakinah, meaning and wellbeing.

His work is grounded in:

  • Traditional Islamic Scholarship
  • Qur’anic Teaching
  • Islamic Psychology
  • Emotional and Spiritual Wellbeing

At the heart of his work:

A desire to reconnect people with the Qur’an, and to help them understand themselves, their relationships and their lives through the guidance of Islam.

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Our approach

We don’t believe in simply telling people what they should do.

We listen first.

We try to understand the person, the relationship and the circumstances around them.

Then we work together to explore what may help and what could happen next.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you reach out.

Ready to talk?

Whatever you’re carrying…

You don’t have to carry it alone.

If you’d like someone to listen, support with your relationship, help you navigate family difficulties or simply give you space to talk, you’re welcome to reach out.

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