Authentic. Real. Whole.
My Whole Self
Collective
A 12-month therapeutic coaching community for Black women & Black mixed heritage women — grow in clarity, confidence and purpose, supported by expert facilitators and a genuine sisterhood.
Spaces are kept small — a maximum of 20 women join each cohort to ensure every member feels truly seen and supported.
Clarity. Confidence.
Community.
Clarity
Know who you are, what you need, and the direction you're truly called to take.
Confidence
Show up fully and unapologetically in your life, love and leadership.
Community
Be seen, supported and strengthened alongside women who are growing with you.
"Every session left me feeling grounded, uplifted, and empowered. It definitely changed me for the better."— Female, MWS 2024 · Product Management
Life. Love. Leadership.
Maryane Mwaniki
(MBACP, MACC, MSc)
Founder, MWS Collective · Co-Founder, Eden Relationships · Counsellor, Coach & Speaker
Maryane founded the My Whole Self Collective and brings a rare breadth of expertise, genuine warmth and an unshakeable commitment to seeing Black women flourish. A qualified counsellor and coach, she has worked across corporate organisations, academia and private practice — supporting individuals, couples and leaders to grow. Her practice is grounded in her Christian faith, shaping a compassionate, values-led approach that is both professionally rigorous and deeply human. A well-travelled woman who has visited 40+ countries and speaks two languages, Maryane is also a wife and mum — and brings the full richness of that lived experience into everything she does.
Association of Christians in Counselling (ACC)
Pastoral Care UK (PCUK)
Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)
Strengthscope®
Prepare-Enrich
European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)
Qualified. Experienced.
Black women who get it.
Every expert in the Collective is a credentialled professional — across counselling, coaching, nutrition, fitness, beauty and the creative industries. All women of colour. All chosen because they bring both expertise and lived understanding to the women in this room. Every expert is paid fairly for their time, care and expertise.
Below is a collage of some — not all — of our amazing experts.
Everything you need
to grow
Led by Maryane Mwaniki — Counsellor, Coach & Founder (MBACP, MACC, MSc). Workshops delivered by expert women of colour across wellbeing, confidence and personal development.
- Monthly Empowerment Circles — small-group coaching via Zoom. Wednesdays 7–8:30pm or Saturdays 11am–12:30pm (GMT)
- Expert-led workshops — nutrition, personal training, make-up artistry, career & personal branding coaching, and more
- Milestone Meet-Ups — in-person brunch & lunch gatherings every 2–3 months
- Monthly reflection exercises to turn insight into real action
- The Library — tools, journal prompts and session replays throughout the year
- Ongoing community support between sessions — accountability and connection all month long
12 months, 12 themes
Topics are shaped to the women in the group — the list below is a guide, not a constraint.
"I just wanted to say a quick but very big thank you for the My Whole Self Collective experience and for being such a bright light in my self development journey over the past few years. This has been an absolute joy to be a part of — the women, the reflections, the wisdom, the safe space. All of it has been truly transformational."— Female, MWS 2025 · Branding Specialist
Hope. Joy. Peace.
What this would cost
if you bought it separately
One session of individual therapy costs £65–£120. Coaching? Often the same or more. A year of both separately runs into the thousands — and still wouldn't give you this.
- Expert-led & culturally attunedQualified Black women across counselling, coaching, nutrition, health, beauty and the creative industries — all in one programme designed specifically for Black women. Genuinely rare.
- Real communityJoin incredible women on a similar journey. A space where friendships form, wisdom is shared, and you feel truly seen, heard and understood.
- Support that lastsAn online library of resources, practical tools and a WhatsApp community that keeps you connected, accountable and encouraged long after the programme ends.
- Every expert is paid fairlyFor their time, care and expertise. This is a properly resourced programme, not a passion project.
To put the value into perspective, here's what this level of support would typically cost on the open market.
| What's inside MWS | Market cost |
|---|---|
| 12 × therapeutic coaching circles (90 mins, qualified facilitator) | £480–£720 |
| 12 × expert-led workshops (nutrition, career, branding & more) | £360–£600 |
| 6 × in-person socials & milestone meet-ups | £120–£180 |
| Year-round library, resources & community support | £60–£120 |
All of that. One community. One price.
This isn't a budget product. It's an extraordinary one at an honest price.
Fun. Friendship. Belonging.
Simple, transparent pricing
Early bird pricing — spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
FAQs
Every facilitator and expert is paid fairly for their time, care and expertise. This is a properly resourced programme, not a passion project. The value is real — and the price reflects that honestly.
Expert workshops — dates vary monthly; some in-person, some online.
In-person meet-ups — brunch or lunch gatherings every 2–3 months.
Take the first step
Still have questions? Book a free 15-minute consultation with Maryane to explore whether the Collective is right for you.
Reflective. Wholesome. Clarifying.
How do I start…
Take that courageous step towards a uniquely enriching and breakthrough experience.
Still have questions?
Get in touch to organise a free 15-minute consultation. We can discuss your aims, explore any questions you have, and find out if the My Whole Self Collective is the right fit for you.
You will know what it means for you to be your whole self.