AKILI BORA
Welcome to the Akili Bora website. ‘Akili Bora’ is Swahili for ‘better mind’ and is a counselling service dedicated to supporting those whose thoughts, fears and anxieties prevent them from living their best life.
That you have hit upon this website suggests that you, or someone close to you, are struggling with something that may benefit from therapeutic counselling. This is a brave and important first step.
On these pages you will learn something about Akili Bora and the approach to addressing concerns presented by clients.
A core principle of effective counselling is the need to ensure that the client and counsellor are a compatible fit in terms of the professional relationship and the concerns that clients present. This is addressed at the initial consultation stage with the founder of the practice, Audrey Vuvi.
We encourage you to get in touch if you have any questions about what you have learned in terms of the therapy process and arrangements for counselling sessions.
Counselling Services
At Akili Bora, we offer an intuitive, holistic approach to therapy—supporting your emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Our qualified therapists use a range of techniques to help you identify where you feel stuck and gently guide you toward clarity, healing, and transformation.
How Does Therapy Work?
Imagine your mind as a tangled ball of wool—overwhelming, confusing, and hard to unravel. Many people feel this way before starting therapy. Simply recognising that you need support is already a powerful first step.
What to Expect
Sessions are available online or in person. Your therapist will listen with care, ask thoughtful questions, and help you explore the experiences that have shaped your current reality. At your own pace, we’ll begin to untangle complex emotions, uncover root causes, and support your journey toward insight, growth, and ease.
What We Work With
We support a wide range of personal concerns, including:
Anxiety & Depression
Grief & Pregnancy Loss
Stress & Burnout
Relationship Challenges
Phobias
…or anything else that weighs on your mind
Hypnotherapy
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Hypnotherapy?
Yes, Akili Bora offers hypnotherapy—a gentle, focused approach that can be especially effective for:
Phobias
Weight management
Smoking cessation
Nail biting
Our network includes qualified hypnotherapists experienced in guiding lasting, positive change.
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What is it?
While the word hypnosis comes from the Greek hypnos (meaning sleep), hypnotherapy is not sleep. It’s a deeply relaxed, yet highly aware state where you can access the subconscious mind and work through limiting patterns and behaviours.
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How does it work?
In this calm, open state, the mind becomes more receptive to change. Hypnotherapy helps you release unhelpful beliefs, shift responses, and create space for healing, clarity, and personal growth.
