It takes courage to be vulnerable and open up about the most intimate parts of our lives with a psychotherapist. My goal is to create a judgement-free environment to foster this courage and support you in your journey of healing and growth. I strive to reduce stigma against mental illness and addictions in South Asian and Muslim populations. I am extremely passionate about reducing intergenerational transmission of unhelpful behaviors to build more resilient communities.
I have been working as a mental health and addictions clinician for the past five years and have supported clients through various challenges they have experienced in their life. I
I meet clients where they are at in terms of their goals and readiness for change. Some addictions I specialize in treating include substance use issues, problem gambling, hyper sexuality, video gaming addiction and technology overuse.
I use an integrated approach to providing psychotherapy that is rooted in a client-centered, socially just and culturally sensitive approach. Some of the evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches I use include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
I embrace each day with gratitude, self-compassion, and a commitment to spreading loving kindness. In my role as a therapist, I aim to create a nurturing space characterized by compassion, collaboration, and empowerment. Here, you can explore difficult experiences, tap into your inner resilience and wisdom, and let go of what no longer serves you. I offer tools to cultivate resilience and self-regulation, empowering you to live a fulfilling life with joy. My approach to healing integrates the mind, body, and spirit through a trauma-informed and decolonized perspective.
Transitioning to a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) marks an exciting new chapter for me. Over the past 20 years, I’ve dedicated my time to raising my children, immersing myself in permaculture and land-based practices, creating documentary and commercial films, photography, teaching, and exploring stained glass and other arts. I cherish moments in nature, creating art, engaging with the community, and quality time with my children and dog.
Through my journey, I’ve cultivated resilience and empathy, gaining experience in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, bipolar, borderline personality disorder and various mental health disorders.
My therapeutic approach with individuals draws from a Person-Centered Approach incorporating somatic practices, Mindfulness-based Self-Compassion, Polyvagal Theory, guided meditation, and parts-based therapies such as Internal Family Systems and Jungian-informed along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
