Abigail Henry is an author, healer and creative educator devoted to helping children and adults feel safe, confident and connected. Drawing on her background in holistic wellbeing, energy work and mindfulness, she weaves gentle storytelling with practical tools that support emotional resilience, self-expression and a sense of belonging. In a world where children are growing up faster than ever, learning to navigate big emotions long before they have the words for them, Abigail is gently changing the way families talk about safety, self-belief and emotional wellbeing. Through The Sacred Space, and The Sacred Space Press, she creates spaces, both physical and in her books, where children learn that true safety begins within, and parents are supported in raising emotionally resilient, grounded little humans.
The passion: What inspired you to set up your business?
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the unseen – to the quiet spaces between words, the energy that moves through people, and the way healing begins long before we find the language for it. My journey as a healer began in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2007, when I first discovered Reiki. That one spark opened a lifelong path into energy work, spirituality and emotional healing.
Over the years, my work has taken me across South Africa, Ireland, the UK, New Zealand and now Australia – each place adding another layer of learning, teaching and connection. Along the way, I discovered that what people most crave isn’t perfection or certainty, but safety – the feeling of being held, understood and at peace within themselves.
That understanding became the heartbeat of The Sacred Space – a sanctuary for meditation, energy healing and spiritual teaching. It’s a place where I guide others to slow down, listen inwardly and reconnect with the still, grounded presence that lives within us all. Through Reiki sessions, workshops and guided meditations, I’ve witnessed how returning to that inner calm can transform not only the mind, but the entire energetic landscape of a person’s life.
As a mother, that same truth took on deeper meaning. When my babies were small, I realised how few stories existed that spoke about energy, grounding or the feeling of being safe in your own body. There were books about adventure and imagination, but none that helped children recognise that real safety begins inside. Decades later, that seed of longing bloomed into my publishing venture – The Sacred Space Press.
Through The Sacred Space Press, I bring together everything I’ve learned about energy, mindfulness and creative expression to craft soulful books that nourish both children and adults. Each title – from reflective journals and affirmations to The Chakra Kids series – carries the same intention: to offer tools of self-awareness, emotional regulation and spiritual connection in a way that is accessible, beautiful and heart-centred.
Both The Sacred Space and The Sacred Space Press are born from the same vision – to help people remember that they already carry within them everything they need to feel grounded, peaceful and whole. Whether through a healing session, a meditation or the turning of a page, my hope is that each experience becomes a gentle invitation back to that sacred space within – the place where light, love and safety truly begin.
The launch: How did you start out in the beginning?
In many ways, this work has always lived inside me. Even as a child, I was deeply attuned to the unseen – the moods of a room, the feelings people carried and the quiet whispers of energy that others often missed. Healing, intuition and a fascination with spirit were woven through my family long before I ever gave them names. My maternal grandmother read tea leaves and my paternal grandfather was known in Northern Ireland for performing old folklore “charming” rituals – ancient blessings and healings passed down through generations. I grew up watching this quiet magic and knowing, deep down, that energy was real.
When I discovered Reiki in Cape Town, it felt like everything clicked into place – like remembering something I had always known. That one moment opened the path that would become my life’s work. I began offering Reiki sessions from my home, working with friends, neighbours, and soon complete strangers who arrived not just for relaxation but for transformation. Word spread naturally. There was no marketing plan, no business blueprint – just intuition, compassion and a willingness to hold space.
Over time, The Sacred Space grew from those humble beginnings – a room in my home where candles, crystals and calm music created a sanctuary for healing. Eventually, it became a community – a place for meditation evenings, workshops and soulful conversations about life, energy and spirit.
As the years unfolded, I felt a deep inner calling to share my teachings beyond the walls of The Sacred Space – a pull to reach more people and to spread what I had learned about energy, healing and self-awareness with the greater world. Writing felt like a natural extension of my work, allowing me to translate spiritual concepts into something creative, tangible and accessible.
With a qualification in graphic design, I was able to bring those visions to life visually as well as spiritually. That blend of creativity and soul became the foundation for The Sacred Space Press – a way to merge my love of teaching, design and storytelling into meaningful creations that could continue the work I had shared while travelling extensively around the world. Those experiences deepened my understanding of the universal need for healing, safety and connection. Each book is a vessel for that same energy – an offering from the heart to help others reconnect with theirs.
It all began quietly – one healing, one meditation, one page at a time – guided not by strategy but by something older and deeper. A remembering. And even now, every part of what I do continues to unfold from that same place within: a lifelong devotion to energy, healing and the unseen threads that connect us all.
The innovation: What was the biggest breakthrough for you with your business?
The biggest breakthrough for me was learning to truly trust what I’ve always known deep within – that quiet inner knowing that’s been there since childhood. For years, I doubted myself, wondering if I was enough or if I needed to follow someone else’s version of success. But the turning point came when I realised that the guidance I’d been seeking was already inside me.
When I stopped overthinking and started listening – really listening – everything began to flow. I followed what felt right, not what I thought I should do, and that changed everything. I started believing in myself, in my gifts and in the quiet power of intuition. With that came a new kind of confidence – not the loud, external kind, but a grounded, inner certainty that I was walking the path I was meant to.
That’s when both The Sacred Space and The Sacred Space Press began to blossom. Once I trusted myself enough to let my work be guided by heart rather than fear, opportunities unfolded naturally. The right people, collaborations and moments of synchronicity began to appear – as if life was saying, “See? You were never meant to doubt yourself”.
Believing in myself – fully and unapologetically – has been the most transformative breakthrough of all. It taught me that confidence isn’t about having it all figured out; it’s about trusting that you already have everything you need within you.
Yin and Yang: How do you balance work and family?
For me, balance isn’t about doing everything perfectly – it’s about moving with awareness and intention. There are seasons when my work flows endlessly and my creative energy is high, and others when life asks me to slow down, to rest and to simply be present with the people I love. I’ve learned to honour both.
As a healer and creator, my work is deeply woven into who I am – but I’ve also learned the importance of grounding myself outside of it. I protect my quiet moments fiercely: nature walks, cups of tea in the garden, travel, meditation and laughter with my family and friends. These are the anchors that keep me steady.
When my energy is balanced, everything else flows – my family feels it, my clients feel it, and the work itself becomes more aligned. I’ve stopped chasing the idea of “work-life balance” as something to achieve, and instead see it as a living dance – one guided by intuition, boundaries and heart.
There’s a deep peace in realising that my family, my work and my spiritual life don’t compete; they nourish each other. When I’m centred and present, I can give more – not from depletion, but from overflow.
