Muslim Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Muslim Women Counselling Services: Sanjida Nasreen
BA , MSS, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6P
I invite Muslim women, girls, seniors, couples, parents, youth and children to take our counselling services.
Peace be on you dear readers. I really congratulate you for taking the first step: looking for a counsellor. Seeking counselling is a sign of strength. It means that you want to see changes in your life. You may be dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attack, and or relationship issues or you may need to talk to someone who will not judge you. I believe everyone has ability to solve their own problems, however, sometimes overwhelming situation makes us stuck in one point and hinder us to go forward. In those days we need someone listen to us, hold our hands and to go through our difficult times. I am here for you.
I invite Muslim women, girls, seniors, couples, parents, youth and children to take our counselling services.
Peace be on you dear readers. I really congratulate you for taking the first step: looking for a counsellor. Seeking counselling is a sign of strength. It means that you want to see changes in your life. You may be dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attack, and or relationship issues or you may need to talk to someone who will not judge you. I believe everyone has ability to solve their own problems, however, sometimes overwhelming situation makes us stuck in one point and hinder us to go forward. In those days we need someone listen to us, hold our hands and to go through our difficult times. I am here for you.
Leena
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
She is the founder of Canadian Muslim Addiction Association and often provides workshops on substance abuse and addictive behaviors in the community.
Sarah Ahmed completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Masters of Social Work degree from University of Toronto, specializing in Mental Health and Addictions. Sarah has worked with a diverse clientele within a multitude of clinical inpatient and outpatient settings. Sarah provides individual and group counselling to individuals suffering from mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, coupled with co-occurring substance use issues. Additionally, Sarah also provides support for loved ones on how to sustain healthy relationships and manage life stressors.
She is the founder of Canadian Muslim Addiction Association and often provides workshops on substance abuse and addictive behaviors in the community.
Sarah Ahmed completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Masters of Social Work degree from University of Toronto, specializing in Mental Health and Addictions. Sarah has worked with a diverse clientele within a multitude of clinical inpatient and outpatient settings. Sarah provides individual and group counselling to individuals suffering from mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, coupled with co-occurring substance use issues. Additionally, Sarah also provides support for loved ones on how to sustain healthy relationships and manage life stressors.
Tammam El-Khodor
Counsellor, Reg OT, MRSc, MEd, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
I work with individuals and couples who seek to improve their mental health and relationships. I work with individuals, who experienced trauma, struggling with anxiety, and/ or seeking meaning to life events. My unique life experience exposed me to different cultures and ways of living, which included the Middle East, Europe, and North America. I believe that relationships, mental health, and behaviors are better understood when body, mind, and context are examined simultaneously. I work with my clients to navigate through their experiences, including their spirituality, to create helpful meanings in their lives.
I work with individuals and couples who seek to improve their mental health and relationships. I work with individuals, who experienced trauma, struggling with anxiety, and/ or seeking meaning to life events. My unique life experience exposed me to different cultures and ways of living, which included the Middle East, Europe, and North America. I believe that relationships, mental health, and behaviors are better understood when body, mind, and context are examined simultaneously. I work with my clients to navigate through their experiences, including their spirituality, to create helpful meanings in their lives.
Counselling can be seen as planting a seed that, with nurturing and attention, will grow into something beautiful. Every individual is akin to a seed that undergoes continual growth, advancing through each fleeting season filled with moments of happiness, sorrows, triumphs, bravery, disappointments, and fresh starts. Like seeds, humans require sources and resources to aid them in reaching their full potential, such as sunlight, rain, and soil. And just like every seed holds importance, every human being also possesses inherent value. By choosing to seek counseling, you have taken the first step towards transformation.
Counselling can be seen as planting a seed that, with nurturing and attention, will grow into something beautiful. Every individual is akin to a seed that undergoes continual growth, advancing through each fleeting season filled with moments of happiness, sorrows, triumphs, bravery, disappointments, and fresh starts. Like seeds, humans require sources and resources to aid them in reaching their full potential, such as sunlight, rain, and soil. And just like every seed holds importance, every human being also possesses inherent value. By choosing to seek counseling, you have taken the first step towards transformation.
I’m here to help you understand and deepen your relationship with yourself and others. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that our relationships and experiences shape who we are and how we find meaning and purpose in life. I have a special interest in attachment and trauma, focusing on how our past experiences influence our present patterns and triggers. My goal is to provide a space for insight and clarity that leads to healing and growth. I also see mental wellness as a holistic journey, where our physical, social, and emotional well-being is essential for feeling truly balanced and healthy.
I’m here to help you understand and deepen your relationship with yourself and others. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that our relationships and experiences shape who we are and how we find meaning and purpose in life. I have a special interest in attachment and trauma, focusing on how our past experiences influence our present patterns and triggers. My goal is to provide a space for insight and clarity that leads to healing and growth. I also see mental wellness as a holistic journey, where our physical, social, and emotional well-being is essential for feeling truly balanced and healthy.
Fatima Ghumra
Licensed Professional Counsellor, RCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5R (Online Only)
I am certified in Dialectic Behavioural Therapy. Prior to working in Mental Health, I spent eleven years working in childcare. I have worked as a Behavioural Interventionist with children and youth on the Autism Spectrum and other special needs and with adults with psychiatric and concurrent disorders.
I am certified in Dialectic Behavioural Therapy. Prior to working in Mental Health, I spent eleven years working in childcare. I have worked as a Behavioural Interventionist with children and youth on the Autism Spectrum and other special needs and with adults with psychiatric and concurrent disorders.
The people I often work with are struggling with the feeling that they don't belong anywhere - whether that be with friends, family or at school, or work. They feel like they aren't 'good enough,' to be in the spaces or roles that they are in. Some find their relationships complicated - with friends, family, or romantic partners - where others don’t understand their values and what they want. You deserve to be heard, you deserve to live life on your terms with your values, and you deserve space to belong.
The people I often work with are struggling with the feeling that they don't belong anywhere - whether that be with friends, family or at school, or work. They feel like they aren't 'good enough,' to be in the spaces or roles that they are in. Some find their relationships complicated - with friends, family, or romantic partners - where others don’t understand their values and what they want. You deserve to be heard, you deserve to live life on your terms with your values, and you deserve space to belong.
I have lived, studied and worked in the Arab world, South and Southeast Asia before settling in Vancouver, BC in 2011. A good friend and mentor describes me as a honey bee, a nahlah that has travelled from place to place in search of sweetness and wisdom. Urdu is my first language, and I have picked up English and some Arabic, Farsi and Hebrew along the way. I am a hanif believer who knows the divine as the light of the heavens and the earth and dares to have a critical-appreciative relationship with tradition.
I have lived, studied and worked in the Arab world, South and Southeast Asia before settling in Vancouver, BC in 2011. A good friend and mentor describes me as a honey bee, a nahlah that has travelled from place to place in search of sweetness and wisdom. Urdu is my first language, and I have picked up English and some Arabic, Farsi and Hebrew along the way. I am a hanif believer who knows the divine as the light of the heavens and the earth and dares to have a critical-appreciative relationship with tradition.
Arno Lowi Communication Connection Narcissism Trauma Couples Supervision
Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACSp
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C (Online Only)
If you need help with connection, communication, emotional regulation and overcoming narcissistic trauma let's talk. With over 25 years experience as clinical counsellor I focus on what works to help you understand yourself and train the skills to improve your life. I'm warm, present, active and empathetic. In a short time with me individuals and couples experience breakthroughs. I provide direct guidance toward greater clarity, healthy boundaries, focus and wisdom by addressing life skills you haven't mastered. Internet rabbit holes won't facilitate change, but I will. You really don't have to do this alone anymore.
If you need help with connection, communication, emotional regulation and overcoming narcissistic trauma let's talk. With over 25 years experience as clinical counsellor I focus on what works to help you understand yourself and train the skills to improve your life. I'm warm, present, active and empathetic. In a short time with me individuals and couples experience breakthroughs. I provide direct guidance toward greater clarity, healthy boundaries, focus and wisdom by addressing life skills you haven't mastered. Internet rabbit holes won't facilitate change, but I will. You really don't have to do this alone anymore.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or have been through trauma, you might be feeling frustrated, hopeless, or overwhelmed trying to figure out how to address these difficulties. Or maybe you are in a relationship and are finding it difficult to communicate, resolve conflict, or connect with your partner and you've tried everything you can think of. In my practice, I can support you in identifying any patterns/behaviours that may keep you or your partner stuck and help you learn tools and strategies to work towards improving your mental health, well-being, and your relationship.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or have been through trauma, you might be feeling frustrated, hopeless, or overwhelmed trying to figure out how to address these difficulties. Or maybe you are in a relationship and are finding it difficult to communicate, resolve conflict, or connect with your partner and you've tried everything you can think of. In my practice, I can support you in identifying any patterns/behaviours that may keep you or your partner stuck and help you learn tools and strategies to work towards improving your mental health, well-being, and your relationship.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is meeting individuals where they are in their journey. Healing is not linear, and I hope to stand by folks through the ups and downs. I approach the therapeutic process with empathy, curiosity, genuineness, connection, and safety. Sessions are expected to bring a sense of openness to encourage individuals to speak their truth and develop a sense of empowerment. Counseling can support individuals through many challenges, bringing up difficult emotions—taking this step is significant in itself.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is meeting individuals where they are in their journey. Healing is not linear, and I hope to stand by folks through the ups and downs. I approach the therapeutic process with empathy, curiosity, genuineness, connection, and safety. Sessions are expected to bring a sense of openness to encourage individuals to speak their truth and develop a sense of empowerment. Counseling can support individuals through many challenges, bringing up difficult emotions—taking this step is significant in itself.
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Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Z (Online Only)
Perhaps you may be experiencing a sense of fear or anxiety that is holding you back. You may be feeling exhausted or stuck, unsure about how to move forward. As your therapist, I would be honoured to walk alongside you. I believe each one of us experiences times in our lives when we need extra support. I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental space in which you are no longer alone with it all. Together, we will gently expand the edge of your comfort zone, build psychological flexibility, and learn to balance acceptance with change.
Perhaps you may be experiencing a sense of fear or anxiety that is holding you back. You may be feeling exhausted or stuck, unsure about how to move forward. As your therapist, I would be honoured to walk alongside you. I believe each one of us experiences times in our lives when we need extra support. I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental space in which you are no longer alone with it all. Together, we will gently expand the edge of your comfort zone, build psychological flexibility, and learn to balance acceptance with change.
At its core, my therapeutic approach is centered around collaboration, drawing from anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and client-centered frameworks, while highlighting the unique lived experiences each client holds. I work with individuals who may be struggling with experiences of anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, and more. I have a background of supporting and working with neurodivergent individuals and continue to do so in my practice.
At its core, my therapeutic approach is centered around collaboration, drawing from anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and client-centered frameworks, while highlighting the unique lived experiences each client holds. I work with individuals who may be struggling with experiences of anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, and more. I have a background of supporting and working with neurodivergent individuals and continue to do so in my practice.
Rashiqah Rizwan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Z
Rashiqah supports individuals who face cross-cultural issues, especially those who identify as South Asian Canadian women, as she identifies with this community herself. Through lived experiences, she understands the challenges you may face and can support you in finding your identity, building your self-worth, boundary setting, and better managing family dynamics and their expectations. She can also support you with anxiety, life transitions, workplace stress, and grief and loss.
Rashiqah supports individuals who face cross-cultural issues, especially those who identify as South Asian Canadian women, as she identifies with this community herself. Through lived experiences, she understands the challenges you may face and can support you in finding your identity, building your self-worth, boundary setting, and better managing family dynamics and their expectations. She can also support you with anxiety, life transitions, workplace stress, and grief and loss.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Counselling Supervisor. My practice is guided by extensive experience working with people coming from various socioeconomic backgrounds as well as many years of serving the most vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s DTES. While my approach is integrative of modern theories and techniques, it heavily relies on Psychodynamic theories and practice. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a highly individualized treatment whose goal is not only to alleviate the most obvious symptom. It relies on the fact that our personalities are uniquely shaped by several developmental stages.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Counselling Supervisor. My practice is guided by extensive experience working with people coming from various socioeconomic backgrounds as well as many years of serving the most vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s DTES. While my approach is integrative of modern theories and techniques, it heavily relies on Psychodynamic theories and practice. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a highly individualized treatment whose goal is not only to alleviate the most obvious symptom. It relies on the fact that our personalities are uniquely shaped by several developmental stages.
Sawlat Tirtha
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B (Online Only)
I believe therapy goes beyond just talk, a chance to explore parts of ourselves that have been shut away in order to make it through the day. If you choose, I would love to start this journey with you and explore what is needed to work towards healing and growth.
I believe therapy goes beyond just talk, a chance to explore parts of ourselves that have been shut away in order to make it through the day. If you choose, I would love to start this journey with you and explore what is needed to work towards healing and growth.
If you’re reading this, you have come to a point in your life where you’re seeking to make some changes and would benefit from getting some guidance and support in the process. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential to lead a life that is fulfilling and meaningful.
If you’re reading this, you have come to a point in your life where you’re seeking to make some changes and would benefit from getting some guidance and support in the process. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential to lead a life that is fulfilling and meaningful.
I'm Faiza Khalil (she/hers), a Registered Clinical Counsellor (19703) and Founder of Intrinsic Roots Therapy. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have over 10 years of experience in multiple roles where I've supported clients with mental health concerns, trauma, addiction, intimate partner violence, poverty, and complex health conditions. From these experiences, I'm incredibly passionate about the importance in helping you reconnect to your core self and heal from the root cause of your issues.
I'm Faiza Khalil (she/hers), a Registered Clinical Counsellor (19703) and Founder of Intrinsic Roots Therapy. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have over 10 years of experience in multiple roles where I've supported clients with mental health concerns, trauma, addiction, intimate partner violence, poverty, and complex health conditions. From these experiences, I'm incredibly passionate about the importance in helping you reconnect to your core self and heal from the root cause of your issues.
Welcome and thank you for being here. Whether you are new to therapy or returning for support, I can help you get unstuck, increase awareness, build practical skills, address underlying themes, break patterns, set boundaries, and get back to a place of greater connectedness to yourself and others. My approach to counselling strives to provide you with a compassionate and validating space to do your inner work. There’s nothing “too small/big” or “weird” that can’t be talked about in therapy so long as you feel safe enough to do so. My aim is to ensure you feel heard, understood, supported and safe in therapy.
Welcome and thank you for being here. Whether you are new to therapy or returning for support, I can help you get unstuck, increase awareness, build practical skills, address underlying themes, break patterns, set boundaries, and get back to a place of greater connectedness to yourself and others. My approach to counselling strives to provide you with a compassionate and validating space to do your inner work. There’s nothing “too small/big” or “weird” that can’t be talked about in therapy so long as you feel safe enough to do so. My aim is to ensure you feel heard, understood, supported and safe in therapy.
Counselling is a sensitive journey that invites us to be vulnerable, open, and authentic. I aim to create a safe environment for clients to explore their challenges and self, offering compassion, non-judgment, warmth, and genuine care in the therapy room. I am committed to supporting clients with practical coping strategies and tools to address low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional and mental health challenges. Through collaboration, I tailor each session to your unique needs and goals, recognizing that no two journeys are alike.
Counselling is a sensitive journey that invites us to be vulnerable, open, and authentic. I aim to create a safe environment for clients to explore their challenges and self, offering compassion, non-judgment, warmth, and genuine care in the therapy room. I am committed to supporting clients with practical coping strategies and tools to address low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional and mental health challenges. Through collaboration, I tailor each session to your unique needs and goals, recognizing that no two journeys are alike.
Homa Papaei is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master in Counselling Psychology from University of British Columbia (UBC). She is a wholehearted, centred and Compassionate counsellor with over fifteen years of experience supporting individuals to connect with themselves. Homa believes that each person can work through their negative thoughts or experiences to live life in a meaningful way. She believes that her role as a counsellor is to explore with the client the different pieces of their life and understand how those pieces function together.
Homa Papaei is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master in Counselling Psychology from University of British Columbia (UBC). She is a wholehearted, centred and Compassionate counsellor with over fifteen years of experience supporting individuals to connect with themselves. Homa believes that each person can work through their negative thoughts or experiences to live life in a meaningful way. She believes that her role as a counsellor is to explore with the client the different pieces of their life and understand how those pieces function together.
I help individuals and couples navigate themes such as trauma, relationships, and self-understanding. I am passionate about working with clients who have, or suspect they have, ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence, as well as those supporting loved ones with ADHD. I operate from a person-centred, culturally-sensitive, and trauma-informed lens, ensuring that your identities and experiences are honoured in our sessions. My clients often seek to better understand themselves and work through issues that leave them feeling stuck or dysregulated.
I help individuals and couples navigate themes such as trauma, relationships, and self-understanding. I am passionate about working with clients who have, or suspect they have, ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence, as well as those supporting loved ones with ADHD. I operate from a person-centred, culturally-sensitive, and trauma-informed lens, ensuring that your identities and experiences are honoured in our sessions. My clients often seek to better understand themselves and work through issues that leave them feeling stuck or dysregulated.
Peak Resilience
Counsellor, MA, MSW, MEd, MCP, RCC, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z
We are a leading counselling practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in empowering individuals to live authentic, meaningful lives. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and self-knowledge to manage emotions, overcome anxiety and depression, achieve your goals and see the world in a new perspective. We work with you to inspire confidence, peace of mind and, ultimately, lifelong resilience.
We are a leading counselling practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in empowering individuals to live authentic, meaningful lives. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and self-knowledge to manage emotions, overcome anxiety and depression, achieve your goals and see the world in a new perspective. We work with you to inspire confidence, peace of mind and, ultimately, lifelong resilience.
I believe therapy is a collaborative and supportive space between you and I, in which we can work together to identify and achieve your goals. The therapy room is a space for you to feel safe and comfortable. By creating that, we can then work together to peel back the layers of who you are, explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and work on making positive changes in your life. I take a holistic approach to therapy, as this allows me to consider many factors that can impact your mental health and well-being. By considering your past experiences, childhood, environment, intersectionality and identity.
I believe therapy is a collaborative and supportive space between you and I, in which we can work together to identify and achieve your goals. The therapy room is a space for you to feel safe and comfortable. By creating that, we can then work together to peel back the layers of who you are, explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and work on making positive changes in your life. I take a holistic approach to therapy, as this allows me to consider many factors that can impact your mental health and well-being. By considering your past experiences, childhood, environment, intersectionality and identity.
Rana Hakami, RCC - Counselling & Consulting
Counsellor, MA , RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Z
Do you find yourself stuck? Not knowing where to go, or even how you got to where you are? Or is it the opposite? You know exactly what you want in life, it's just not working? I recognize that each person approaches life transitions & change with a unique set of values, beliefs, and past experiences. It’s also true that each person's experience is different, and can come with a variety of thoughts, feelings, and consequences that vary from person to person. My priority as your counsellor will be to create a safe space where you can explore your options, figure out how to chart your future course, and build the life you want.
Do you find yourself stuck? Not knowing where to go, or even how you got to where you are? Or is it the opposite? You know exactly what you want in life, it's just not working? I recognize that each person approaches life transitions & change with a unique set of values, beliefs, and past experiences. It’s also true that each person's experience is different, and can come with a variety of thoughts, feelings, and consequences that vary from person to person. My priority as your counsellor will be to create a safe space where you can explore your options, figure out how to chart your future course, and build the life you want.
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Muslim Counsellors
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist will be respectful of faith, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disabilities, or anything that is relevant to an individual’s reasons for seeking therapy. This mental health practitioner will therefore be able to recognize the role of faith in a client’s life, and they can appreciate the cultural values and beliefs of others. Cultural sensitivity on the part of the therapist may enhance the possibility of a strong therapeutic bond, even if the clinician does not have an extensive understanding of a client’s background before therapy begins.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Muslim clients?
It is best to ask directly whether a therapist has worked with Muslim clients, and if so, the extent to which cultural or religious principles factored into their work together. You can also ask whether a therapist who is familiar with Islamic practices, values, and beliefs incorporates them into their professional work, and if so, how. If the therapist does not have a sufficient knowledge base, they may well know and can refer you to someone who has such experience.
What if the therapist does not have my exact background?
It is not necessary for a therapist to share one’s exact religious background for therapy to be successful. A qualified and culturally sensitive therapist will appreciate diversity within the Muslim community as well as diversity overall, and will have a sense of how religious and cultural issues can contribute to mental health. In addition, a good therapist would be willing to learn from their clients.
How do I recognise an effective Muslim therapist?
Like all therapists, a Muslim therapist who is effective will have the requisite training and expertise in evidence-based techniques, as well as the ability to connect with you on a personal level. An effective Muslim therapist may also demonstrate a clear understanding of your cultural background and faith. A therapist with such cultural sensitivity will set the stage for a strong therapeutic alliance.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of the Muslim faith?
The directory of Muslim therapists includes mental health providers who have shared their cultural background in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist with a similar background. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists identified as Muslim is limited, the directory will also show therapists with extensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.