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Meet Sharmila Shukla Afzal

In my journey as a Certified Trauma Informed Coach, I've witnessed the profound, life-altering impact that comes from uncovering the hidden wounds of trauma and learning to regulate and understand the nervous system.

I have trained in many different modalities and have worked with clients from all over the world. I also have a specialization in Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse and have created the world's first online space for healing Religious Trauma in Islamic contexts. I am currently pursuing my PhD studies in Health Coaching and Lifestyle Medicine.

My mission is to spread this knowledge globally, creating safer, more compassionate spaces where individuals and communities can heal and thrive.

Through my partnership with The Mental Wellbeing Company, I'm committed to bringing together trauma informed practices and positive psychology to make it accessible to all. As a Certified Trauma Informed Coach through The Mental Wellbeing Company, I’ve completed the ICF and CPD accredited Somatic Trauma Informed Coaching Certification and am part of the Trauma Informed Professional Network, which is the fastest growing community of trauma informed professionals in the world.

This high-level certification has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to deliver transformative workshops and 1:1 coaching sessions that prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of your team, your students or yourself.

My Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons, First Class) Agricultural and Food Science specializing in Nutritional Biochemistry (University of Nottingham)

  • Certified Trauma Informed Coach through The Mental Wellbeing Company

  • Completion ICF & CPD Accredited Somatic Trauma Informed Coaching Certification

  • Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner

  • Clinical Hypnotherapist

  • Rapid Transformational Coach

  • Certified Narcissistic Abuse Specialist

  • Domestic Abuse & Violence Awareness Diploma

  • Dealing with Narcissism Diploma

  • Course: Intimate Partner Violence: Interprofessional Strategies for Prevention and Response

  • Course: Public Speaking

  • Certified Human Rights Consultant

  • Certified in Religious Trauma Studies

  • Integral Relationship Professional and Group Facilitator

  • Certified in Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1

  • Certified in the Gottman Method for Treating Affairs and Trauma

  • Certified as a Leader in conducting The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work workshops.

  • Certified Trauma-informed Coach

  • Studied the Gentle Trauma Release Method

  • Certified Essential Oil Coach

  • Certified Health Coach

  • Certified Nutritionist

  • Certified Personal Trainer

  • Certified as a Specialist in Exercise Therapy

  • Certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • Certified as a Specialist in Strength and Conditioning

  • Certified Glute Specialist

  • Certified Master Trainer

  • Certified as a Trauma-informed Personal Trainer

  • Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator

  • Certified Reiki Practitioner

  • Certified in 'An Advanced Program to Intensify Presence and Live Your Highest Purpose.'

  • Certified in Mind Peacefulness

  • Certified as a Trauma-informed Breath Coach

  • Certified in Islamic Psychology and Counseling

  • Certified in Islamically Integrated Life Coaching

A Message From Caroline Strawson

CEO & Founder of The Mental Wellbeing Company

Caroline Strawson is a globally recognised mental health and nervous system educator, therapist, and coach.

She has lived experience of homelessness, domestic abuse, debt, and mental illness. Having not only survived, she has gone on to become a world-leading expert in the study and education of mental health and human behaviour. Caroline brings a wealth of knowledge to her mission of making mental health and trauma mainstream subjects for all.

Through founding the Mental Wellbeing Company, she is leading a movement to make trauma informed awareness and positive psychology tools the norm in schools, workplaces, public sector organisations, and beyond.

Her vision is a world where every human understands their nervous system, leading to more compassion, passion, resilience, and thriving.

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