WHAT I DO
'I help ambitious Muslim women heal after toxic relationships and/or avoid them altogether through my coaching programs & various memberships available in the UK and globally.''
Nafisatu Akilu
our story
Developmental Courses was formed by Nafisatu Akilu, a certified relationship trauma informed coach with a bachelors of science in psychology and the founder of 'Healing Traumatic Hearts' in London.
Nafisa, as she prefers to be called; has always been known as the "mother" amongst her peers from a very young age due to her incredible sense of reasoning and maturity. It's no wonder that at almost 35, with a collective 10 years teaching and coaching experience behind her, she is now able to offer her services as a mental health and relationship coach for Muslim women across the world.
Not only that, Nafisa has created international impact on Muslim women around the world. With her YouTube Channel (Nafisa's Pearlz) having almost one hundred and seventy thousand followers and over 5 million views on her YouTube channel alone. Nafisa is a woman who loves Islam and the noor clearly shows on her face. She is extremely passionate about supporting her fellow sisters and has clearly been successful in achieving results from her clients thus far. May Allah accept it from her.
As a coach with extensive experience, Nafisa has worked with clients worldwide, drawing on psychological approaches and Islamic knowledge to achieve positive results. Through her work, she has helped women save their marriages, assisted clients in overcoming anxiety and depression, and empowered women to embrace their femininity.
our team
As of July 2024, in order for clients to achieve the best possible results, Nafisa has chosen a carefully selected team who work together, to ensure that all processes from content research, bookings, client enquires and feedback is processed smoothly. We take great pride in offering a professional, quality yet approachable coaching services through our various avenues. Our goal is ensure that clients get the best possible service and results when engaging with us and each team member is committed to making that happen.
OUR Approach
Offering a highly personalised and effective coaching service through our 1:1 Programs with Nafisa. Our focus is on creating bespoke, considered service that ensures the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Nafisa places particular importance on creating a safe space for clients to poor their hearts out, cry, whatever feels good in the moment so that they can release the pain in an understood and empathetic space before moving on to self improvement or healing. We understand that success lies not only in the outcome but also in the process. We therefore, take pride in treating our clients as the great women that we know exists inside of each and every one of us.
RAISING AWARENESS
Nafisa raises the awareness of a client with powerful questioning techniques so they can get clear on what they truly desire and who they are at their core.
STEP BY STEP ACTION PLAN
She then assists them to create practical, step-by-step action plan to reach their goals whilst providing on-going support through any changes or obstacles a client may encounter. By the end of the programs, the client is equipped with tools, techniques and strategies to create lasting change and success.