
Farihin Ufiya
Co-Founder and Director
Farihin is the founding director of the non-profit Nyawa and the startup Minda. She holds a Master’s in Neuroscience from UCL, is a published mental health researcher, summa cuma laude psychology graduate and Khazanah Scholar. Her previous roles include Special Officer to the Health Minister, Strategist at LAKSANA (Ministry of Finance), and Product Director at Angsana Health.
Farihin is a creative dabbler. As an actress, she has played leading roles in feature films that premiered in national cinemas and Netflix. She has also produced and directed short films.

Nayli Bisnu
Co-Founder and Manager
Nayli is currently pursuing her Master’s in Health Psychology at the University of Bath. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and previously served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at HELP University, where she taught various psychology subjects and earned a Teaching Excellence Award. As an Advocacy Associate at Nyawa, Nayli led impactful mental health initiatives, with a focus on empowering Orang Asli and Orang Asal youths.
Passionate about holistic wellness, Nayli’s vision is to foster a vibrant, inclusive community where individuals from diverse backgrounds feel supported in their journey toward emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.

Therapists

Sangha
Sanghamitra Gupta is a lecturer and clinical psychologist registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with 5 years of experience in this field. She completed her Masters in Psychology followed by M.Phil in Clinical Psychology from Calcutta University.
Since 2022, Sangha has been with HELP University, Malaysia – as a lecturer in their Bachelors in Psychology program, teaching all things psychology. She specializes in trauma-informed Supportive Psychotherapy, Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, having worked with a wide range of clients till date. When not working, she crochets.

Esther
Esther Song is a registered counselor with experience in supporting individuals navigating challenges in family dynamics, relationships, stress and anxiety management, and career uncertainties. With experience in facilitating workshops, she integrates expressive therapy into her practice, guiding clients through deep inner work to help them uncover and express feelings that may have been suppressed.
Esther believes that self-awareness and mindfulness play a vital role in fostering meaningful and lasting change, something she has been grateful to witness in her work with clients. Her passion lies in working collaboratively with clients to co-create sustainable actions that promote personal growth and resilience.

Sarah Siddiq
Sarah Ayu Siddiq is a certified and registered art psychotherapist. She leads Gentle Healing Art Therapy with a dedication to fostering emotional well-being through creative expression.
Sarah has substantial experience working with diverse populations, from young children to the elderly, in various settings. She integrates person-centered, trauma-informed practices guided by mindfulness and psychodynamic theories, helping clients navigate challenges like anxiety, trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and depression. Sarah’s sessions are designed to empower clients to heal and grow, encouraging growth, resilience, and inner peace through the transformative process of art therapy, both in-person and online.