— Salam, we're Naielah & Anas
About us
I am an Islamic studies teacher, therapist, marriage counselor, author, and CEO.
Naielah Ackbarali is the founder and CEO of Muslima Coaching and co-founder of Muslim Marriage Coach.
She is an experienced marriage counselor and mental health therapist.
Naielah obtained a Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice at Bath Spa University, earning a Distinction. She also has a Master Practitioner Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a post-graduate certificate (Distinction) in Mental Health Psychological Therapies from Queen Mary University of London.
Naielah has completed training in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy (Level 3: Clinical Training). She is the author of several books on Muslim marriage and has been featured on the Islam Channel and British Muslim TV.
After graduating from university in America, Naielah also studied various Islamic sciences with prominent scholars in both Syria and Jordan for over 15 years. She studied fiqh, tafsir, hadith, seera, aqida, and Arabic.
Combined with her knowledge from Islamic studies, over 10 years of counseling and coaching experience, and personal marriage of almost 20 years, she offers faith-based marriage counseling to couples, wives, newlyweds, premaritals, and singles worldwide (USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, Africa, & the Middle East).
I am available for
I am passionate about helping you create a happy lifelong marriage for the sake of Allah Most High.
- Couples Coaching
- Wife Coaching
- Husband Coaching
- Newlywed Coaching
- Premarital Coaching
- Single Sister Coaching (includes divorcees)
- Live Events & Talks
I am a convert, an Islamic studies teacher, a life coach, and a CEO.
Anas Sillwood is the co-founder of Muslim Marriage Coach, and he is a Gottman-trained leader in the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work programme.
Anas is a PhD student in Qur’anic Studies, following an MA in Islamic Studies at SOAS. He has also spent more than two decades studying Arabic and the traditional Islamic sciences in the Middle East.
Previously, Anas founded and ran SHUKR Clothing for over twenty years, one of the first Western companies dedicated to Islamic and modest clothing.
His combined experience in Islamic scholarship, traditional religious learning, entrepreneurship, and marriage education informs his broader interest in presenting Islam in ways that are faithful to the tradition but relevant to contemporary Western contexts.
Currently, he offers a premarital coaching program for Muslim men to equip them with the skills to transition successfully into married life. He is passionate about helping Muslims have happy marriages for Allah’s sake.
I am available for
I am passionate about helping you create a happy lifelong marriage for the sake of Allah Most High.
- Husband Coaching
- Single Brother Coaching (includes divorcees)
- Live Events & Talks
Who We Cannot Help
As much as we have the intention to help as many Muslims as possible, the reality is that some life problems involve things that coaching cannot resolve. We pray that Allah Most High makes things easy for everyone and protects the ummah and the believers from this worldly life.
We cannot help people in the following situations:
- the client or spouse is addicted to drugs, alcohol, or any other illegal substance
- the client or spouse is physically or emotionally abusive
- the client or spouse is not faithful to the relationship (exceptions may apply)
- the client or spouse has a medically diagnosed mental / psychological disorder or personality disorder
- the client or spouse has a history of unresolved trauma or currently undergoing therapy for trauma
- the client or spouse is suicidal or self-harms
- the client or spouse is not interested in an Islamic faith-based service
We encourage individuals in any of these situations to seek immediate help from their local authorities, families, and communities. Our prayers are with you.
Disclaimer: Muslim Marriage Coach is a coaching service that is centered around professional coaching tactics and religious guidance. It is not a replacement for professional psychotherapy, medical treatment, legal mediation, or fatwa from a mufti.
