Motherhood · 3 min
Matrescence coaching: finding your way in motherhood
Making room for your identity, priorities and next steps as motherhood changes your life.
19 Oct 2026
South East London · Greenwich · Blackheath
Mindfulness and emotional wellbeing for overwhelmed mothers.
Akilah helps mothers slow down, find moments of calm and quietly reconnect with the woman underneath the to-do list.
Mindfulness, moments of joy with your baby, and a community that understands. Come exactly as you are.
Introducing the pilot course
Frazzled to Fabulous.
Breathe. Move. Play. Connect.
If motherhood has ever left you feeling a little frazzled, this one’s for you: a four-week sensory mindfulness programme at The Working Mums Club in Deptford.
- Bond with your baby through sensory play and movement
- Find calm with simple mindfulness tools
- Meet other mums and build a supportive community
Choose 0–9 months or 10–18 months according to your baby’s age. The full package includes a retreat to pause, play and reconnect.
Discover the course & retreatStarts 19 November 2026 · 60–66 Crossfield Street, Deptford, SE8 3PH
Reviews from mums who attended the summer 2026 pilot
A little calmer. A little more connected.
“Alongside the mindful exercises, it left both me and my very energetic nine-month-old feeling noticeably calmer.”
Read Zoe’s review in full
“It was such a special gathering of women. Akilah's warm, welcoming manner created a lovely space where people felt comfortable opening up; tears, laughter, and stories were shared. Alongside the mindful exercises, it left both me and my very energetic nine-month-old feeling noticeably calmer.”
“I felt more in touch with myself with the breath work we did and it helped me bring my attention to the present.”
Read Yuko’s review in full
“Thank you so much for the wonderful session yesterday… I felt more in touch with myself with the breath work we did and it helped me bring my attention to the present. It was definitely a new experience having babies around ourselves to do the work but I realised that I want to practice more so my daughter will sense a good vibe from me.”
“It was so refreshing to be in a space where we could speak”
Read J’s review in full
“It was so refreshing to be in a space where we could speak, so many groups are focused on the babies, and actually it’s us mums that need the space to be focused on, to feel heard and seen in a village of other mums”
“I came away feeling supported, encouraged and much more confident.”
Read Marianne’s review in full
“I loved being part of such a diverse group of mums. Everyone was so open and honest about their experiences, creating a genuinely supportive, judgement-free space. It was comforting to hear such a range of perspectives and reassuring to know that we're all navigating motherhood in our own way. I came away feeling supported, encouraged and much more confident.”
If this sounds familiar
You’re not failing.
You’re full.
You don’t have to arrive feeling calm or having it all together. There’s room here to set some of what you’re carrying down.
You haven’t had a thought to yourself since breakfast.
You miss who you were — and don’t quite recognise who you’ve become.
Time with other mothers
The Mothers’ Circle.
A guided practice, a pot of tea and honest conversation. No fixing, no pressure — just a little space to feel heard.
Explore the circleGreenwich · new dates coming soon
About Akilah
I built this for the version of me who couldn’t find it.
I’m Akilah — a South East London mum, lawyer and teacher. My background brings together:
- Cambridge education and Magic Circle legal training
- A qualification in secondary school teaching
- Dance and mindfulness teaching
Motherhood sent me looking for something smaller: a conscious breath, a quiet moment, somewhere to set it all down. That’s the space I want to make for other mothers, too.
Read the full storyFor individual support, I also offer online coaching.
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