Bela Khan, Psychologist, Life Coach & Author

Where psychology meets the light of Islam.

Bela Khan is a psychologist who helps Muslim women discover themselves and live a meaningful life. She brings modern psychology together with the Qur'an and Sunnah through her teaching and writings. She is also a homeschooling mother of two.

Oh, and she loves poetry.

  • Assistant Professor of PsychologyInternational Open University
  • Clinical DirectorSolace Islamic Mental Health Services
  • PhD candidateIslamic Psychology
  • Co-FounderInternational Association of Muslim Life Coaches
  • Authorof two books
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Meet Bela

Teaching the human heart in the light of revelation.

For over a decade, Bela has been teaching psychology through the lens of Islam. She bridges academia with real-world faith-based healing as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the International Open University, home to the world's first BSc and MSc in Islamic Psychology. At Solace, she leads the clinical team and designs and delivers psychoeducational courses grounded in Islamic principles.

She also co-founded the International Association of Muslim Life Coaches, where her team trains the next generation of life coaches to help people get real results in life.

Ultimately, her work sits at the intersection of religion, psychology, philosophy and life coaching.

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12+Years teaching psychology
2021Clinical Director at Solace
2025Co-founded IAMLC
2Books published
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Books by Bela

Know yourself. Decide with clarity.

Two practical, faith-centred guides: Know Your Values, Know Yourself helps you discover the values that drive you, and Decision Making: The Islamic Way walks you through 'aql, shura, istikharah and tawakkul.

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