“It mattered that I did not have to explain or defend my religious values. I felt heard and was able to articulate my boundaries.”
Қолағұлова Жібек Болатбекқызы
Theologian, MA in Islamic studies, researcher in child upbringing
My task is to help parents not simply «correct» a child's behaviour but to understand the child, build a trusting contact and establish a relationship based on love, respect, responsibility and Islamic values.
- Practising since 2018
- Алматы
- Online and In person
- Русский, Казахский

Education and qualifications
- 2017
Russian Islamic Institute, Islamic theology
- 2024
Nur-Mubarak Egyptian University of Islamic Culture, MA in Islamic Studies, Master of Arts
Approach
Since 2018 I have been teaching and doing research in the Islamic sciences and child upbringing. My main focus is the Islamic upbringing of children, building healthy relationships between parents and children, and applying the principles of the Islamic tradition to parenting today.
What they work with
- understanding a child's age-related and emotional needs
- building trust with children
- mutual understanding and communication in the family
- healthy boundaries and rules
- difficulties in the relationship with a child
- parenting grounded in Islamic values
Specialist reviews
All reviews from completed sessions
“The conversation felt warm and included many clarifying questions. I would have appreciated a written summary of the recommendations afterwards.”
Who we work with
Organisations we run programmes, events and screenings with.