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
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.
Read Bela's storyHow Bela can help
Support for every stage of the journey
01Counselling
Confidential and grounded in faith. Write to book a session.
02Life Coaching Certification
Become an Islamically integrated life coach and help others live purposeful lives.
03Courses & Workshops
Coming soon.
04Speaking & Training
Keynotes, webinars and trainings for conferences, schools and communities.
Talks & Writing
Listen, watch and read
Decision Making the Islamic Way
Decision-making from contemporary and Islamic perspectives: istikharah, shura and tawakkul.
Article, Understand Al-Quran AcademyEarly to Rise: How to Win the Blessings of Fajr
Building the habit of rising for Fajr and making the most of the blessed hours after it.
Research, 2022Gratitude in Islam and Positive Psychology
Establishing a connection between shukr in the Qur'an and Sunnah and gratitude in positive psychology.
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