My priority is to guide you towards personal growth by supporting you in clarifying your beliefs and values. This will allow you to discover your authentic self and live more fully. I believe that we all have the capacity to overcome our challenges and rewrite our stories. The healing journey allows you to develop increased awareness and insight around your experiences and equips you with tools to enable you to feel more confident. Through our collaboration and with practice, you can develop self-compassion and wholeness by becoming connected to your body and the sensations that live there. A simple analogy for our work could be cleaning the windshield so you can navigate your path with more ease and clarity - you won’t have to struggle to see the path ahead of you anymore.

When working with me, you can expect to be treated with respect, care, and compassion. It is my intention to develop a foundation of trust and security and an environment in which you can explore your inner world and feel more empowered. My practice is trauma and culture informed and I work with clients from all populations. My focus is on anxiety, depression, trauma, and the LGBTQ population. Using a somatic, humanistic, and strengths-based approach, I will guide you in accessing your determination, resiliency, and internal resources to navigate life’s challenges. It is likely that you’d like to start therapy but you’re not sure where to begin. My goal is to make therapy understandable and accessible to you. During our first few sessions, we will collaborate on your treatment plan and find approaches that work specifically for you. For some people, this may be a very structured approach to correct cognition and behaviour, and for others it may involve becoming attuned to your body.

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Within a counselling session, I integrate various approaches: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Somatic Therapy, and Mindfulness approaches with a person-centered lens. My goal is to work collaboratively with you, providing empathy and warmth, to achieve your desired goals, find coping mechanisms that work for you, and to take the journey towards healing together. I take a strength-based and goal-oriented approach where I encourage you to use the strengths you have to achieve the best possible outcome.

My approach is to validate the feelings and emotions you are experiencing as well as help you understand where the feelings reside in your body. The mind and body have a unique connection and often in times of stress, anxiety, or trauma, there is a disconnect between the two and I am here to help you connect them back together. I work with all individuals who are seeking guidance and help to navigate what they are experiencing. You have the power to create change and achieve your desired outcome, I am here to empower and encourage you to achieve that.

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I work with individuals who struggle feeling safe in their human experience. There might be an emotion, sensation, belief, or experience that carries an unbearable weight that over time we find ourselves wading in the waters of disconnection and defeat.

My work is rooted in the principles of humanistic existentialism, Buddhist psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, and anti-oppressive ideologies. I hold each client as the expert of their own lives, and I strive to meet them with unbridled curiosity, warmth, and respect. Across the exploration of the landscape of client lives, there is an ongoing focus on safety through my careful attunement to what emerges in the room on a moment-to-moment basis. My multidisciplinary and personalized approach is tethered to the recognition of the innate human capacity and drive for self-actualization. Together we will cultivate the resources available both within and outside of you – be it your passions, values, dreams, aspirations, culture, faith, community and more – to build a roadmap towards your therapeutic goals.

The therapeutic process is a deeply intimate one. It involves allowing ourselves in raw form to be seen, heard, and held with tenderness – including the parts we may have spent our lifetimes hiding from or denying. If you have any questions, let’s chat. I offer a twenty-minute virtual consultation that allows you determine if I am the right therapist for you.

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Sometimes the counselling process can become shrouded in mystery. I strive to demystify the therapeutic process by explaining the theory behind the proposed interventions, as well as helping you to evaluate potential risks and benefits. I firmly believe that you are an active self-healer with an insight into your own life, and it is my hope to help you develop your own understanding of the process of change so that you can build your own solutions to your challenges.

My approach to counselling is evidence-based, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, 2SLGBTQIA+ allied, poly allied, and kink allied. I work from the compassion-focused framework that can help you understand your behaviour, replace shame and self-blame with compassionate self-correction, and establish a healthy and helpful inner dialogue. However, I also hope that your healing journey will bring about more than relief from suffering. I believe that a life of wellness involves making meaning of life experiences, forming healthy relationships with people in your life, connecting with your values, and finding sources of fulfillment.

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My hope is that my clients feel safe to be vulnerable and use the therapeutic space however they need to. I will do my best to make sure to do everything I can to make that possible.

During my practicum at The Adler Centre I got to explore different approaches and therapeutic methodologies. I learned that at this point in my training there is not one approach I identify with, but many. My style is eclectic which means I mix and match different theories so that they fit my client better. I make sure that if a method or intervention is not working or feeling right for them that we change it up and find what suits them best. With that said, my philosophies around counselling in general are that the client should be met with respect and unconditional positive regard. The counselling space is the one place in the world where there are no rules or judgement and we can say or feel whatever we want to, and that should be cherished and supported.

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My therapeutic approach is to welcome you into a safe space filled with warmth, respect, and non-judgement; where you can feel unconditionally supported to explore your lived experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Collaboratively, we will identify your needs and understand what blocks your authentic self-expression. We will find safe ways to attune to your body, regulating your nervous system to find more easeful ways to navigate challenging emotions and sensations. You will feel empowered by your insights and better resource from your strengths, enhancing your connection with yourself and others.

Treatment modalities I draw from are integrative, scientifically validated, and humanistic; they include Mindfulness-based Self-Compassion, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems, MBCT and Somatic Therapy. Self-compassion is an alchemical ingredient for sustainable change — in feeling seen, heard, and embraced, the parts of you which struggle can transform into empowering strengths, from which your new story can be written.

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During our sessions I will always do everything I can to make sure that you are heard, understood and accepted. Together, we will work hard on making your life more meaningful, full of joy and good memories. I deeply admire people who find the courage to seek help. This is a sign of strength, not a weakness to me. I view them as heroes, who fight to make their lives better. In my counselling practice I have worked with anxiety, loneliness, depression, self-esteem, post-traumatic growth, trauma, relationship issues, attachment issues, expat-life challenges, career coaching and parenting challenges.

My therapeutic approach is influenced mainly by dynamic psychotherapy and attachment-based theories. I try to integrate a person-centered, trauma-informed, and solution-focused approach in my work with clients. I am and always have been deeply honoured by the chance to witness such bravery, resilience, growth and happiness in my clients lives.

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For Alice’s clients who started before July 1st, 2023, her rates will be increasing starting November 1st, 2023

I am passionate about working with relational challenges and trauma healing. Through values of connection, safety, intentionality, and collaboration, I combine talk therapy (exploring the connection between our emotions, thoughts, and the body) with body-based (somatic) and mindfulness-based approaches. I hope to empower you and support you in your journey of self- awareness, self-understanding, and self-compassion. With warmth, sensitivity, compassion, transparency, and shared vulnerability, I will meet you where you are and collaborate with you on what feels most supportive for you in your healing.

My therapeutic work is largely informed by an understanding of the lasting impact of early attachment relationships on how we relate to ourselves and others. I aim to support you to process and heal your attachment wounds while moving towards feeling safe and at ease in your relationships with yourself and others. My practice is also rooted in an understanding of the impact of trauma. I truly believe that your experience all make sense based on your past traumas (not only relational trauma but also social, cultural and historical traumas) that you have survived and from which your brilliant autonomic nervous systems has protected you. My hope is to support you to feel present, grounded, a sense of ease and joy in your life. Some ways we would try to reach that are through strengthening your mind-body connection, regulating your nervous system, and prioritizing safety in our relationship. I am also committed to a justice-centered, anti-oppressive approach. I invite you to explore how harmful structures of power in our society relate to your challenges, and I aim to support you to process and better understand your experiences within your intersecting social identities (e.g. race, gender, class, sexual orientation, etc.). I also honour that you are the expert of your own experience and strive to continuously decolonize my practice through challenging my own biases and patriarchal, hetero-normative, Eurocentric, and colonial counselling theories and practices.

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Yosra is no longer accepting clients at the intern rate

My therapeutic approach is from a multicultural, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive lens. Within my sessions, I draw on a variety of approaches, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Person-Centred, and Narrative Therapy, specifically tailored to your needs and interests. My areas of focus include (but are not limited to) working with other BIPOC and neurodivergent folks, as well as navigating trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions.

Our sessions together will be free of judgement and filled with empathy and unconditional positive regard. My wish is to foster a safe and compassionate space to guide you on your healing journey. Transparency about the counselling experience and interventions are important to me, as is your feedback. This means that you are the expert in your own life story, and we will work together to foster your healing.

Healing can come in layers and may take time, but know that you are always deserving of it, no matter what the process has been like for you.

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My approach to therapy comes from a person-centered theory. I wish to be a companion alongside someone’s emotional experience by facilitating a warm and empathic climate wherein in positive change occurs. My greatest hope as a counsellor is to act as a person who truly sees, hears, and understands another person.

I integrate a strength-based approach and a trauma and culture informed lens into my practice so that everyone I meet feels respected, valued, and seen as a unique person. I incorporate a mindfulness-based approach by supporting people to build connections between their mind and body to cope with pain and gain awareness and gentle acceptance of their bodily sensations to triggering events. I lean on emotion-focused therapy to support individuals in developing greater awareness of their emotions and effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships. Finally, I share my learning from my personal and professional experiences through my love of writing so that readers from all areas of the world may feel a sense of connection and understanding to universal human experiences.

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You may wish to work with me if you are looking for an accepting and open space for self-awareness, talking about relationships, sex, identity, work, self-esteem, or just feeling stuck. I am motivated to make our counselling sessions empowering for you, supporting the changes that you want to make in life. My work often focuses on values, self-acceptance, and client-directed action.

My counselling style fundamentally incorporates a person-centered social justice lens. My clients’ perspectives, cultures and values are prioritized throughout our counselling relationship. I use an integrative therapeutic approach to adapt a variety of theoretical orientations and interventions to best suit my clients needs. The theories I draw from the most include ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). An integrative approach allows me to work collaboratively with my clients to co-construct therapy that works for your needs.

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Kudret is no longer accepting clients at the intern rate

I draw from a humanistic person-centered therapeutic approach where my priority is to provide a compassionate, safe, and clarifying environment where your strengths and resiliency are celebrated. Therapy looks different for everyone. I intend to honour your unique lived experiences and create a collaborative relationship that explores what the therapeutic journey looks like for you while integrating an intersectional, trauma-informed, and culturally aware framework. My approach will allow goals to be created that are feasible, accessible, and allows for autonomy in the goal making process. As a therapist I strive to build a pillar of trust where I can guide and provide you with tools to navigate whatever you might be facing and feel empowered.

I will also incorporate other modalities to support your needs such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Adlerian Therapy (goal orientated), and Mindfulness. Ultimately, I aim to tailor and create unique treatment plans and frame therapeutic sessions that support your needs and allows for a non-judgmental space to explore the inner workings of yourself. I’m looking forward to working with you and giving space for your journey!

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In life’s journey, we often encounter crossroads that can feel daunting to navigate alone. Let me extend a warm invitation for us to embark on a path of self-discovery, healing, and growth together. My goal is to offer you a welcoming and supportive space, free from judgment, where your thoughts and feelings can unfold naturally. Whether you’re weathering the storms of stress, seeking clarity amidst life’s complexities, or simply yearning for a compassionate ear, I’m here to accompany you.

My approach is rooted in emotionally focused and feminist theories, meaning we’ll explore your world through the lenses of emotions and relationships. I also prioritize being trauma-informed, acknowledging that our past experiences shape our present, and I’m here to assist you on that journey. I’ve worked with clients ranging from ages 13 to 80 and had the privilege of supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including queer folks, those experiencing grief, immigrants, refugees, and trauma survivors. My expertise lies in childhood and attachment trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, relationships, immigrants’ issues, and spirituality.

Think of our sessions as cozy and safe spaces where we can chat, laugh, and work through whatever challenges life throws your way. Whether you’re navigating relationships, healing from the past, or striving for personal growth, know that we are in this together.

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I use an empathetic approach to meet you where you are at. I borrow from many different theories making my style eclectic; these theories include strengths-based, emotion-focused, narrative, mindfulness, and the use of self. I believe in collectivism and holistic wellness. Moreover, I am also passionate about social justice and use an anti-oppressive framework to consider any systemic barriers that might impact your life. I recognize the complex intersections of identities and commit to allying and holding a safe space for you.

In your sessions, I gently invite you to bring your whole sense of self – I encourage your authenticity and honour your journey. I would like to think of therapy as exploration in which you are the driver of your life, and I am beside you on the front passenger seat, offering suggestions and recommendations for where you would like to go to find meaning and purpose. There is no one right way to do therapy, and I would be thrilled to find what would work best for you and your goals in our time together.

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Life’s hardships can break us into pieces. We may feel like we want to throw in the towel. We might lose our trust in ourselves. We might be oppressed, feeling depressed. We might feel lonely. We might be going through major transitions, grief, heartbreaks. No matter how hard life can get, we can always find the path to freedom. That is where therapy comes in. Therapy encourages you to face life’s hardships willingly, with courage and trust that can be hard to cultivate otherwise. We cannot get rid of our painful memories nor from daily struggles, but therapy can help you to face them with kindness and start your journey towards inner peace. When we can learn to cultivate a compassionate and curious attitude to ourselves, to our traumas, to our past, we can finally go to pieces without falling apart.

My clients come to the session with awareness, and through deep work, developing a compassionate lens to life and ourselves, we learn together how we can put the awareness into action. My unique approach in therapy allows my clients to develop unconditional self-love and to take action towards their dreams.

Drawing from various therapeutic and philosophical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Humanistic Therapy, Gestalt therapy, and Buddhism, in my practice, I integrate an anti-oppressive, trauma informed, somatic based approach that is strengths based and person-centred. Having lived in five countries and now being an immigrant in Canada, I am deeply familiar with people’s struggles with isolation in, and adaptation to, the larger society. Given my diverse background and past experiences, I take a multicultural approach to counselling. I am honored to listen your stories and look forward to connecting with you!

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