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The Inner Counsel

A Reflective Journal for the Community of Self Practitioner


Explore. Reflect. Restore. Become

Discover the Practitioner Within

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What is the Community of Self?

The Community of Self is an African-centred psychological framework developed by Dr.
Na'im Akbar that views the person as an internal community made up of interconnected
elements. Each element is explored through reflective writing, creative practice and clinical
application.

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The Inner Counsel has been created for:

  • Arts Therapists

  • Counsellors

  • Psychotherapists

  • Clinical Supervisors

  • Social Workers

  • Clinical Psychologists

  • Family Support Practitioners

  • Youth Workers

  • Coaches

  • Community Practitioners

  • Students

  • Reflective Practitioners

Whether you are newly qualified, an experienced clinician or community activists, this journal provides space to deepen your awareness of yourself as your primary therapeutic instrument.

Who Is It For?

The framework is designed for organisations committed to investing in their people and developing high-performing cultures.

It is particularly valuable for:

  • Executive Boards

  • Senior Leadership Teams

  • Middle Managers

  • Emerging Leaders

  • Human Resources and People & Culture Teams

  • Learning and Development Professionals

  • Organisational Development Consultants

  • Public Sector Organisations

  • Health and Social Care Services

  • Criminal Justice and Community Services

  • Corporate and Private Sector Organisations

Organisational Outcomes

The Car Parts® Framework supports organisations to:

  • Develop emotionally intelligent leaders.

  • Strengthen communication across all levels of the organisation.

  • Build trust and psychological safety.

  • Improve collaboration and cross-functional working.

  • Increase employee engagement and motivation.

  • Develop resilient, adaptable teams.

  • Enhance leadership capability and decision-making.

  • Support organisational change and cultural transformation.

  • Encourage innovation through reflective thinking.

  • Strengthen accountability and shared responsibility.

  • Improve wellbeing and workplace relationships.

  • Embed a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

A Different Approach to Leadership Development

At the heart of the Car Parts® Framework is a facilitated experiential learning experience that enables participants to explore leadership, behaviour and organisational culture through metaphor.

This approach creates a psychologically safe environment where participants can openly discuss complex workplace challenges without feeling criticised or judged.


The framework encourages conversations around:

  • Leadership effectiveness

  • Organisational culture

  • Team dynamics

  • Communication

  • Accountability

  • Decision-making

  • Managing change

  • Innovation

  • Conflict resolution

  • Employee wellbeing

  • Personal and collective responsibility

By creating space for honest dialogue and shared reflection, organisations develop stronger relationships, increased trust and greater alignment around common goals.

The Inner Counsel
A Reflective Journal for the Community of Self Practitioner

Begin your journey towards Sakhu (Spirit). Reconnect with your purpose.

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