Marjaanah Motala

About Me

I believe growth and healing should never be rushed, forced, or overwhelming.

True change happens when we learn to slow down, listen inward, and respond to ourselves with intention rather than pressure.

This approach is rooted in supporting women who feel mentally overloaded, emotionally stretched, far from their goals, or disconnected from their bodies and inner rhythms. Through coaching, clients develop greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and clarity so you can move through life with steadiness, confidence, and ease.

By using a gentle yet structured approach combined with evidence-informed psychological principles and mindfulness, healing can be applied to your real life. This is not about “fixing” yourself — it’s about learning how to understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and make aligned choices that support both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Coaching sessions are collaborative and reflective. We focus on creating space to pause, breathe, and respond consciously, rather than operating from constant stress or self-criticism. Whether you are navigating emotional overwhelm, life transitions, burnout, or a desire for deeper self-connection, this space is designed to meet you where you are.

Above all, this work honours sustainable and affordable growth that feels supportive, kind, and grounded in self-compassion

Coaching with me

Results & Goals

Nurture - Mental foundation

Nurture is about slowing down and creating internal safety.

This stage focuses on awareness, grounding, and understanding your patterns without judgement.

Focus areas:

1. Mental overload & burnout
2. Nervous system regulation
3. Mindfulness and conscious pauses
4. Establishing emotional safety

Just as soil must be nourished before anything can grow, this phase creates the conditions for healing to begin.

Heal - Emotional restoration

Healing is not about fixing — it’s about allowing.

In this stage, we gently work through emotional patterns, stress responses, and stored tension, using practical tools that support regulation and resilience.

Focus areas:

1. Emotional processing
2. Stress and anxiety support
3. Mind–body awareness
4. Rebuilding trust in yourself

Like nature repairing after a storm, healing happens gradually, with patience, care, and compassion

Grow - hysical & lifestyle alignment

Growth is the natural result of sustained care.

This phase focuses on integrating insights into daily life, strengthening boundaries, and building habits that support long-term wellbeing.

Focus areas:

1. Embodied confidence
2. Sustainable routines
3. Lifestyle alignment
4. Forward movement with clarity

Growth is not forced, it unfolds when the system is supported.

How I like to coach

In this space, we aim to help women who feel stuck. Life and wellness coaching sessions are structured not only to understand whats keeping you down, but how to 'unstuck' yourself. Be it health, lifestyle, relationships, work, identity, or life transitions, we understand that moving forward often requires help

Clients often experience: greater emotional balance and self-trust, increased clarity and confidence in decision-making, reduced overwhelm and mental fatigue, stronger boundaries and self-awareness, and a deeper sense of alignment and direction

My work is grounded in psychology-informed coaching and therapeutic techniques, holistic wellbeing principles, and client-centred support. I prioritize ethical practice, emotional safety, and clear boundaries.

This is coaching, not therapy, and is designed to support personal growth, self-awareness, and well-being in a respectful and empowering way.

NB. Inquiring about your practitioner's credentials are always important, in this space, we operate from experience and education. if this is important to you, feel free to bring it up in an intake or through an enquiry

Experience, Certifications & Training

Certifications and Degrees

• Bsc Honours Counselling and Psychology
• MS Clinical Health Psychology
• IFC certificate

Training and development

• Health and Wellness
• Neuropsychology and behaviour
• Progress and development

Professional and life experience

Mental Health & Wellness Counselor (5+ years)

Provided emotional support, guidance, and structured interventions in educational and therapeutic settings, both in-person and online.

Online & Virtual Support Roles

Extensive experience offering virtual listening, emotional support, and guidance in online environments, building strong rapport remotely.

Educator & Student Support Specialist

Worked with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults—supporting learning, emotional well-being, and personal development.

UX Researcher & Research Assistant (Healthcare & Social Impact)

Conducted research, wrote reports, managed case files, and contributed to healthcare and social development projects.

Community & Volunteer Work (Local & International)

Over 8 years working across healthcare, social work, education, and program development, including underserved communities

Fee description

I heavily prioritise affordibilaty, flexibility, and empathy. sessions are at a fixed low cost price because we believe every woman deserves the chance at a better life.

Sessions range from $30-$60 and 30-60 minutes. You may choose and duration and session time you prefer. I also offer a 5% dicount when booking ahead for the month :)