Lumuno began from our lived experiences. A collective journey through neurodivergence, chronic illness, trauma, migration, and the gaps we’ve all encountered in mental health care. As a team, we wanted something that was compassionate, culturally aware, accessible, sensory-friendly, and grounded in real life. We wanted support that honoured science and humanity; structure and softness; identity and belonging.
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Our founder, Buya Simatele, shaped Lumuno’s direction through her own path as a neurodivergent, chronically ill, Zambian woman living in Scotland. With a background in microbiology, genetics, and neuroscience, as well as lived experience, cultural storytelling, and disability advocacy, she built Lumuno as a place where evidence-based care meets creativity, Ubuntu, and decolonial practice. Her journey guides the heart of our work, but every member of our team brings their own story, identity, and values that enrich the way we serve our community.