Our Team
Lead Expert: Anil Arora
Psychologist | Counsellor | Wellbeing Consultant | Founder, Thrive Space Hub
Anil Arora is a UK-trained psychologist, counsellor and coach with over 25 years of diverse experience in mental health, specialising in supporting individuals, couples, and corporate clients through psychological challenges.
Anil leads our Mental Health & Wellbeing programs, supported by a team of psychologists, trainers, and coaches who share the same mission, to make mental health an everyday conversation at work.
As the Director of Thrive Space Hub, Anil is focused on mental health and wellbeing training for corporate organisations and government entities across the MENA region. Thrive Space Hub has become a trusted partner, delivering customized programs that address workplace mental health and foster a culture of wellbeing. Anil’s expertise has been pivotal in developing initiatives that priorities resilience, emotional intelligence, and stress management.
Anil’s approach blends evidence-based psychological practices with practical strategies, making him a sought-after expert in the field. As a thought leader, he is dedicated to equipping leaders and teams with tools needed to navigate the complexities of modern work life, placing mental wellbeing at the core of organisational success.
Anil’s extensive expertise and engaging style have established him as a trusted figure in the mental health field. He remains committed to creating meaningful and lasting change for individuals and organisations, fostering a healthier workplace culture across the region.
“Our goal isn’t just to raise awareness; it’s to create real behavioral change in how people think, feel, and perform.”
Lead Expert: Sakshi Kaur
Mental Health Therapist | Coach | Wellbeing Consultant | Keynote Speaker
Sakshi Kaur is a UK-trained therapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with a postgraduate degree from University College London (UCL). She has extensive experience working across the UK and UAE, offering tailored 1:1 therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Her work is driven by a deep interest in stress management and how stress shows up differently for each of us, what she calls our individual “stress languages.” Sakshi has spoken about this topic on Dubai Eye Radio and continues to explore how stress impacts behaviour, relationships, and performance, helping people respond to it more effectively.
Alongside her clinical practice, Sakshi is the creator of the Mental Health Awareness and Support (MHAS) Program, an eight-hour, in-person training designed to equip employees and leaders with the skills to recognise, respond to, and support mental health challenges in the workplace. This bespoke program has been delivered across leading corporate organisations.
Sakshi is also a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator, known for her engaging and practical approach to wellbeing. She has delivered workshops for major hotel chains, financial institutions, and multinational companies, helping teams build resilience, manage stress, and enhance wellbeing in high-pressure environments.
Her mission is simple, to make mental health conversations real, accessible, and actionable, empowering both individuals and organisations to truly thrive.
Lead Expert: Melissa Kyriakaki
Financial Coach | Workplace Wellbeing Specialist
Melissa Kyriakaki leads this area with a dedicated team of certified financial coaches who understand that money and mental health are deeply connected.
Melissa is a business-law graduate who began her career in shipping finance before transitioning to mortgage broking in London. She later moved to Dubai to establish and lead a mortgage division serving UAE residents purchasing in both London and Dubai. Over nine years, she developed deep expertise in cross-border mortgages and personal finance structuring, and more recently expanded into real estate assets and acquisitions across the UAE and UK. Today, she helps clients craft investment strategies that align with their personal financial goals, blending legal insight with practical market experience.
Lead Expert: Stewart Legg
Fitness & Health Specialist | Corporate Wellness Coach
Stewart Legg and his team of six experienced wellness professionals deliver a comprehensive variety of corporate wellbeing programs designed to enhance employees’ health, engagement and performance. Their services include interactive workshops, ergonomic assessments, onsite workouts, health screenings and wellness challenges, all tailored to meet the evolving needs of each workplace.
Through their integrated corporate wellness framework, the team focuses on physical wellbeing as a foundation for organizational success. They take a comprehensive approach that blends movement, nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle coaching, helping employees sustain energy levels, reduce absenteeism, and build long-term healthy habits that drive productivity and morale.
Having partnered with leading names across the corporate landscape including multinational firms, government entities, and industry innovators, their programs are built to integrate seamlessly into corporate culture and to create healthier, more resilient teams that thrive personally and professionally.
“Let’s get healthier, fitter and happier together.”
Our team is made up of UK-trained specialists in psychology, therapy, coaching, finance, and fitness, each bringing not only extensive professional experience but also a deep understanding of organisational wellbeing and human performance.
Since 2013, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognised brands across hospitality, finance, government, and construction, supporting leaders and employees alike to navigate the challenges of modern work life. From boardrooms to frontline teams, our work has helped organisations build resilience, enhance engagement, and strengthen cultures of care.
Thrive Space Hub have grown their business organically and are now one of the leaders in providing training in mental health and wellbeing in the MENA region. Our clients always receive the highest quality service and always return to us for further training.
Beyond training, we are also shaping the future of workplace wellbeing by equipping leaders with the tools to embed psychological safety, by training Wellbeing Advocates within organisations, and by supporting teams through coaching, assessments, and strategic wellbeing consulting.
At Thrive Space Hub, we believe wellbeing is not a “perk”, it is the foundation of sustainable success.
Our Mission
We equip MENA organizations with psychologist-led programs that build resilient leaders and thriving workplace cultures. We don't just raise awareness, we create measurable, lasting behavioral change.
We curate bespoke innovative workshops, 1:1 dynamic coaching sessions, team building exercises and stress management seminars tailored to each organisation’s needs.
Why us
Our unique expertise comes from working in the field of mental health and wellbeing for over thirty years.
Having lived in different parts of the world including Canada, Qatar, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates gives us a cultural edge on the challenges faced by individuals living in this region.
The name
‘Thrive’ signifies the company’s mission: to empower individuals and companies to flourish, exceed their potential and maintain peak performance levels. It represents an unwavering commitment to having environments where employees are not just surviving by thriving, through enhancing their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
‘Space’ denotes the creation of a unique, supportive environment where growth and well-being are accelerated.
‘Hub’ reflects the central, pivotal role the company plays in connecting corporate organisations with comprehensive well being services.
Together, Thrive Space Hub encapsulates the company’s commitment to provide innovative well-being services tailored to the requirements of corporate organisations.
Contact us if you would like to speak to one of our team about our wellbeing, leadership or mental health training programs.
