Life-Changing Moments (About Riaz)
There are moments that rearrange your inner world.
Mine was 8 October 2017. I was holding my mother’s hands as she took her last breath. In the stillness of that room, life felt both fragile and immense. I left with a simple vow: to live with meaning, to be present, and to serve with kindness.
That vow shapes how I sit with you—soft voice, unhurried pace, clear choices, and deep respect for how sensitive a nervous system can be. We go slowly. You decide what feels safe. My role is to help you find steadier ground without pressure or urgency.
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Work & Life Experiences
For over 20+ years I’ve worked in behavioural change, coaching, leadership development, and entrepreneurship from learning the rhythms of service in my family business at 15, to opening a franchise at 23, to facilitating leadership programs at Melbourne Business School and Macquarie Graduate School of Management.
Across cultures and boardrooms, I saw the same truth: the beliefs we practice become the lives we live. That realisation guides my work today practical, compassionate, and focused on small, repeatable steps that gently shift patterns over time.
I’ve also done my own inner work. Anger, anxiety, and old survival strategies shaped me for years. With therapy, breathwork, and steady practice, I learned to meet discomfort with curiosity rather than fight. I don’t offer quick fixes or guarantees; I offer a calm space, useful skills, and the same tools I use myself.
Why I Now Focus on Dizziness
Chronic dizziness can be loud on the inside sensory overwhelm, hyper-vigilance, the fear of “what if.” When active disease has been ruled out, the goal becomes helping your system feel safer, teaching the brain and body to trust movement again, and reclaiming ordinary moments walking through a supermarket, scrolling a screen, riding in a car without bracing.
Together we map your pattern with kindness, calm the nervous system, and build confidence with graded, doable steps. You set the pace; I walk alongside.
How I Show Up in Session
Gentle and paced
quiet, clear, and free of pressure
Collaborative
your consent and comfort guide the process
Body-aware
regulation first, insight second so change can land
Practical
small skills you can use in real life, not just in session
Qualifications & Modalities
Qualifications:
- M.A. in Human Development
- Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Breathwork Therapy
- B.A. Int’l Business
- Psychotherapy | Counselling (2025 expected)
- Graduate Diploma in Chinese Language
- Psychotherapy | Counselling (2025 expected)
Modalities:
- I utilise evidence-informed practice aligned with AHPRA guidelines.
- I collaborate with your GP and specialists where appropriate. I don’t diagnose or offer cures.
Dedication
We Care About Our Customers Experience Too
Working with Riaz has been absolutely transformational. He is kind, with a heart of gold. He helped me navigate through my childhood trauma and he gave me a road map to healing
Relief from Dizziness
A life-changing experience.
You can feel the change from the first session.
Highly recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions!
What’s the difference between vertigo and dizziness?
Is dizziness dangerous?
Once a clinician has ruled out urgent causes, the sensations are usually uncomfortable, not unsafe. They feel dramatic because the balance/threat system is loud. When a wave hits: pause, feel your feet, pick one steady object to look at, and breathe out longer for 60–90 seconds. Let it pass like a swell in the ocean. Then gently continue what you were doing.
Will panic attacks ruin my progress?
No. They’re intense but temporary—like a thunderstorm. When one hits, name it: “My body alarm is loud, but I’m safe.” Sit or stand with support, look at a still object, and ride the wave with longer exhales. When it settles, do one small, normal action (wash a cup, step outside). That teaches your brain you don’t have to hide from life.
Should I join dizziness forums?
Community can help but choose carefully. Spaces that collect worst-case stories can spike fear and compulsive checking. Look for solution-focused groups where wins are shared, progress is measured in tiny steps, and people talk about living not just symptoms. A practical rule: if you leave the forum more anxious than you entered, unfollow for a month. Replace scrolling with five minutes of skill practice or a text to a supportive friend. Curate your inputs like your diet.
How long does recovery take?
It varies. Some feel meaningful change in weeks, others over months. What predicts faster progress? Consistency over intensity, tiny daily exposures, process focus, and kinder self-talk. What slows it? All-or-nothing goals, constant body-checking, and waiting to “feel ready” before living. Compare only with yesterday-you. If you’re doing the right things, improvement can be sneaky: more normal moments, longer stretches of “forgetting,” fewer meltdowns after busy days. Those are the real markers.