About Me
My name is Smira Javed, known as Sam for short. I am the Founder of The House of Wellness and a Coaching Psychology Practitioner. I work integratively, drawing on positive psychology, evidence-based coaching methods, my own life experiences, and continuous professional development to help individuals enhance their well-being and achieve their goals.
My passion for coaching and well-being comes from my personal journey of discovering what it means to live authentically. Over time, I realised that when my life aligns with my core values, I feel fulfilled and thrive both personally and professionally. Like many, I’ve experienced times where I lived out of sync with those values, which impacted my well-being. These moments, however challenging, became powerful learning experiences—reminding me of the importance of staying true to myself.
I continually strive to deepen my expertise through ongoing training and Continued Professional Development (CPD). I have achieved advanced accreditation in Motivational Interviewing, a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps clients explore and resolve ambivalence to change. This, along with other certifications, allows me to offer a more tailored and impactful coaching experience.
In addition to developing coaching programs, I have embraced my creative side. I’ve worked in media as a TV Presenter, trained at Pinewood Studios, and earned IMDb credit for hosting a travel show which features on Amazon Prime. I’ve had the privilege of interviewing dignitaries, celebrities, and people with extraordinary stories. These experiences have broadened my perspective on personal and professional growth, allowing me to offer a truly holistic coaching and training experience. Today, these insights and training form the foundation of my practice, guiding clients toward meaningful and lasting development.
Credentials:
- BSc degree in Psychology.
- MSc Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology with distinction, specialising in evidence-based practice into goal setting, well-being and flourishment.
- Certificate in Coaching for Health.
- Accredited Advanced Motivational Interviewing Certificate.
- Possess extensive Continued Professional Development (CPD) training. Recent CPD includes:
- Introduction to Brief Action Planning (BAF).
- Motivational Interviewing in Groups.
- Member of the British Psychological Society- post nominals are GMBPsS.
- Developing my work hours for accreditation with the European Mentoring & Coaching Council.
- Authored Article which published in Journal of Happiness & Health.
- Health Improvement Practitioner experience from the NHS and public service roles that also support coaching and training in this area as well as Leadership training experience with female business owners and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds.
- Public speaking engagements undertaken in areas relating to my work.
