I'm Asma (uhss-ma). Professionally, I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I am proudly a double alumna of the University of Toronto, holding a master's degree in Counselling Psychology. 

Personally, I am a North African immigrant settler on Turtle Island, presently situated on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation – a presence reaching back to time immemorial.

My identity as an immigrant has shaped my perspective on the world and continues to ignite my dedication to social justice and the healing of racialized & minority communities.
My lived and professional experiences are valuable tools that enable me to support individuals, businesses, and institutions in creative and unconventional ways. My focus lies in challenging disconnected systems, promoting radical wellness, and fostering sustainable pathways to wholeness. 

I have particular experience working alongside adult clients who have experienced childhood and adult trauma in both individual and group capacity within clinical outpatient and research settings such as the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Women’s College Hospital, the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, and Naseeha youth helpline. I also work extensively with the students, undergraduate and graduate, and have intimate knowledge of the challenges faced by this population.

My expertise spans a diverse range of concerns, including but not limited to trauma, relationship and intergenerational struggles, spirituality and culture, identity complexities, self esteem/self confidence, anxiety, and stress/burnout-related issues.

From my education to my career, I've consistently held the belief that as long as we coexist within oppressive systems and societies, our connections with both ourselves and the world will remain fragmented. Through it all, my objective has consistently revolved around supporting individuals in their journey toward rediscovering wholeness - a true homecoming.

Working with me looks like a blend of delight, laughter, growth, teamwork, and sharing the weight of life's challenges.

Our work together will be but one piece – although an important one – of the puzzle of your wellbeing.

I step into the role of a companion, healer, supportive friend, confidante to help you rediscover safety in human connections. Over time, you'll come to embody this feeling of safety on your own and recognize your own capability, even in my absence.  This is exactly the aspiration; to walk alongside you in your journey of homecoming, as you reconnect with your inner guide.

I incorporate an intersectional lens in my practice to explore how broader systems such as society, culture, and family shape our individual experiences and our relationship with the self.

For the jargon nerds, my therapeutic approach is collaborative, non-judgemental, anti oppressive, and trauma-informed. It centers the therapeutic relationship as a safety anchor for you to reconnect with your inner wisdom and self while I draw from different modalities that match your needs and goals such as Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Liberation Psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Therapy.

Upon request, I can provide faith-based therapy for clients who identify as Muslim and can provide services in English, Arabic and French (English comprehension required).

You are welcome to share any accessibility needs and/or your preferred pronouns when emailing me.