Art has always been the quiet thread running through Insaf’s life —
a private language through which she learned to understand
emotion and make sense of the world around her. As a sensitive
child navigating her parents’ divorce, creativity became her refuge,
teaching her early on that expression itself can be deeply healing.

Her journey later unfolded across cultures and classrooms,
moving through roles as a university lecturer, educator, and
mentor. These experiences deepened her awareness of the
unspoken emotional landscapes people carry. Motherhood added
yet another layer, revealing the invisible weight of care, identity,
and resilience that so many women hold within them.

Drawn to explore the inner world more deeply, Insaf trained in
Holistic Integrative Creative Arts Therapy (HICAT) and Sandtray
Therapy, where she found a natural meeting point between
psychology and art. Through symbols, touch, and imagination, she
discovered a powerful way to access stories that words alone
cannot reach.

Today, as a Sandtray Therapy Facilitator at The Holistic Academy,
Insaf guides students to cultivate both skill and sensitivity —
learning to listen beyond words, trust what emerges in the sand,
and hold space for meaningful transformation. Her work is rooted
in depth, authenticity, and self-inquiry, inviting each practitioner
to grow alongside the method and encounter themselves with
presence, curiosity, and integrity.