Muslim Therapists in Burnaby, BC
Our wounds show up in our relationships — social, professional, intimate, and even with ourselves. You may seem to "have it all together" on the outside, but continue to doubt yourself; berate yourself with negative self-talk; and wonder if you'll ever feel enough — at work, with friends, or with your partner. I help you work on the barriers of your healing & growth so that you're grounded in who you are and no longer tippy toe, mold yourself or bend backwards out of fear of rejection or disapproval. You'll finally build relationships where you actually belong, feel safe, and connected — truly and authentically!
Our wounds show up in our relationships — social, professional, intimate, and even with ourselves. You may seem to "have it all together" on the outside, but continue to doubt yourself; berate yourself with negative self-talk; and wonder if you'll ever feel enough — at work, with friends, or with your partner. I help you work on the barriers of your healing & growth so that you're grounded in who you are and no longer tippy toe, mold yourself or bend backwards out of fear of rejection or disapproval. You'll finally build relationships where you actually belong, feel safe, and connected — truly and authentically!
Your mind understands your story, but your body hasn't found peace yet. For women and mothers navigating the silent weight of daily life, it can feel like a series of plateaus. You are doing everything right, yet you remain stuck in survival mode. This exhaustion often ripples through the family. I see it in children and youth carrying hurdles they do not yet have the words to describe. When a person feels depleted or a child struggles, these plateaus can make meaningful change feel impossible. I provide a space where you are truly understood, allowing the heavy layers to finally lift.
Your mind understands your story, but your body hasn't found peace yet. For women and mothers navigating the silent weight of daily life, it can feel like a series of plateaus. You are doing everything right, yet you remain stuck in survival mode. This exhaustion often ripples through the family. I see it in children and youth carrying hurdles they do not yet have the words to describe. When a person feels depleted or a child struggles, these plateaus can make meaningful change feel impossible. I provide a space where you are truly understood, allowing the heavy layers to finally lift.
I work at the crossroads of culture, mental health, and social-economic integration. My counselling is for people who want to belong while staying true to themselves – especially racialized first and second-generation Canadians who may feel torn between worlds.
Our background is not a footnote in our lives; it shapes our strengths and struggles, and how and where we find home. With years of learning and teaching language, religion and culture, and lived experience across the Arab world, South and Southeast Asia, and Canada, I help clients identify tools as well as traps in their heritage and discover their authentic selves.
I work at the crossroads of culture, mental health, and social-economic integration. My counselling is for people who want to belong while staying true to themselves – especially racialized first and second-generation Canadians who may feel torn between worlds.
Our background is not a footnote in our lives; it shapes our strengths and struggles, and how and where we find home. With years of learning and teaching language, religion and culture, and lived experience across the Arab world, South and Southeast Asia, and Canada, I help clients identify tools as well as traps in their heritage and discover their authentic selves.
Embarking on a therapy journey is about self-discovery, healing, and growth. I offer a supportive, empathetic space where we can explore your challenges together, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies and tools. Through individual counselling sessions, we can address anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and low self-esteem while building resilience and healthier coping tools. Each session is tailored to help you create meaningful change and healing.
Whether you’re seeking therapy in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, or across BC, I’m here to walk alongside you with care, empathy and guidance.
Embarking on a therapy journey is about self-discovery, healing, and growth. I offer a supportive, empathetic space where we can explore your challenges together, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies and tools. Through individual counselling sessions, we can address anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and low self-esteem while building resilience and healthier coping tools. Each session is tailored to help you create meaningful change and healing.
Whether you’re seeking therapy in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, or across BC, I’m here to walk alongside you with care, empathy and guidance.
Hi! I'm so happy you're here. My name is Mia, and I am a registered social worker, as well as a certified clinical trauma professional with a career focus on counselling and therapy.
Hi! I'm so happy you're here. My name is Mia, and I am a registered social worker, as well as a certified clinical trauma professional with a career focus on counselling and therapy.
You may feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or the stress of life transitions. Perhaps you overthink, people-please, or struggle to express your needs, leaving you disconnected from yourself and others. Therapy can help you understand these patterns, reconnect with your authentic self, and develop skills to manage emotions, build confidence, and foster healthier, more fulfilling connections. I honour your cultural identity and lived experiences, creating a space where you can feel truly seen and understood.
You may feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or the stress of life transitions. Perhaps you overthink, people-please, or struggle to express your needs, leaving you disconnected from yourself and others. Therapy can help you understand these patterns, reconnect with your authentic self, and develop skills to manage emotions, build confidence, and foster healthier, more fulfilling connections. I honour your cultural identity and lived experiences, creating a space where you can feel truly seen and understood.
Are you tired of the repetitive cycle of talk therapy that brings short-term relief but fails to provide lasting change? Are you exhausted from the overwhelming grip of anxiety or haunted by past traumas? Do low self-esteem and depression relentlessly hold you back, making life feel unmanageable? Unquestionably, these issues present immense challenges, but there's hope. Our ideal clients are ready to move beyond traditional therapy. They're seeking a dedicated team who truly understands complex trauma and identity struggles, and who will actively guide them towards genuine healing and a more fulfilling life.
Are you tired of the repetitive cycle of talk therapy that brings short-term relief but fails to provide lasting change? Are you exhausted from the overwhelming grip of anxiety or haunted by past traumas? Do low self-esteem and depression relentlessly hold you back, making life feel unmanageable? Unquestionably, these issues present immense challenges, but there's hope. Our ideal clients are ready to move beyond traditional therapy. They're seeking a dedicated team who truly understands complex trauma and identity struggles, and who will actively guide them towards genuine healing and a more fulfilling life.
Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of pain and exhaustion? Do you long for a sense of relief and hope in your life? If so, I'm here to extend a guiding hand on your journey toward healing and well-being. I am Sara Ahmadian, a compassionate BIPOC counsellor specializing in ADHD, chronic illness, and immigration. I'm dedicated to helping you break free from the burdens that weigh you down. In our sessions, I provide a safe and nurturing space for you to slow down, process your emotions, and make sense of your experiences. Together, let's pave the way for a brighter and more fulfilling life.
Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of pain and exhaustion? Do you long for a sense of relief and hope in your life? If so, I'm here to extend a guiding hand on your journey toward healing and well-being. I am Sara Ahmadian, a compassionate BIPOC counsellor specializing in ADHD, chronic illness, and immigration. I'm dedicated to helping you break free from the burdens that weigh you down. In our sessions, I provide a safe and nurturing space for you to slow down, process your emotions, and make sense of your experiences. Together, let's pave the way for a brighter and more fulfilling life.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
Have you ever felt like you don't belong in conventional counselling spaces? Do you find traditional counselling awkward or too gentle? Sometimes life (and people!) get prickly. Add culture clash, work/school, and mental health challenges to the mix, and you have a possible cocktail for chaos. My practice is judgment-free. Whether you swear, cry, or feel unhinged, it’s okay! Bring your baggage and your labels, we have tons of room.
Have you ever felt like you don't belong in conventional counselling spaces? Do you find traditional counselling awkward or too gentle? Sometimes life (and people!) get prickly. Add culture clash, work/school, and mental health challenges to the mix, and you have a possible cocktail for chaos. My practice is judgment-free. Whether you swear, cry, or feel unhinged, it’s okay! Bring your baggage and your labels, we have tons of room.
If you are striving to find balance in a chaotic world, looking to heal from the inside out, or ready to transition from merely surviving to truly thriving, you are my ideal client. The individuals are often standing at a crossroads. They are dealing with the weight of anxiety, life changes, emotional exhaustion, or a desire for deeper self-discovery, and they recognize that standard, one-size-fits-all approaches aren't fully meeting their needs.
I help my clients move forward by treating them as complete individuals—mind, body, and spirit and supporting them to integrate and heal from their experiences.
If you are striving to find balance in a chaotic world, looking to heal from the inside out, or ready to transition from merely surviving to truly thriving, you are my ideal client. The individuals are often standing at a crossroads. They are dealing with the weight of anxiety, life changes, emotional exhaustion, or a desire for deeper self-discovery, and they recognize that standard, one-size-fits-all approaches aren't fully meeting their needs.
I help my clients move forward by treating them as complete individuals—mind, body, and spirit and supporting them to integrate and heal from their experiences.
I work with individuals who feel trapped and overwhelmed and desire to move forward on their healing journey with a growth mindset. Past wounds can show up in unhealthy emotional, thought and behaviour patterns, blocking true connection in the present. We work together to explore earlier experiences, build inner strength and confidence, and cultivate emotional resilience. My clients are committed to seeking purpose and meaning from their experiences, and I aim to connect with them to instill a sense of empowerment and self-compassion. I work with adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, relational stress, and self-esteem issues.
I work with individuals who feel trapped and overwhelmed and desire to move forward on their healing journey with a growth mindset. Past wounds can show up in unhealthy emotional, thought and behaviour patterns, blocking true connection in the present. We work together to explore earlier experiences, build inner strength and confidence, and cultivate emotional resilience. My clients are committed to seeking purpose and meaning from their experiences, and I aim to connect with them to instill a sense of empowerment and self-compassion. I work with adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, relational stress, and self-esteem issues.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I aim to create a safe space where you can explore your experiences without judgment while building on your own strengths. I often integrate EMDR, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful change.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, men’s issues, relationship challenges, and the impact of trauma.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I aim to create a safe space where you can explore your experiences without judgment while building on your own strengths. I often integrate EMDR, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful change.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, men’s issues, relationship challenges, and the impact of trauma.
Welcome to Thrive Kids, a space where growth unfolds through connection, curiosity, and care. Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported as they explore who they are and how they relate to the world. Our approach honours neurodiversity and values the many ways children express and make sense of their experiences.
We provide therapy for children and youth who are navigating emotional, social, or developmental challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, learning differences, emotional regulation, and attachment concerns.
Welcome to Thrive Kids, a space where growth unfolds through connection, curiosity, and care. Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported as they explore who they are and how they relate to the world. Our approach honours neurodiversity and values the many ways children express and make sense of their experiences.
We provide therapy for children and youth who are navigating emotional, social, or developmental challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, learning differences, emotional regulation, and attachment concerns.
Do you ever feel stuck or unsure of your next step? Or maybe you know what you want, but things still aren’t falling into place. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and educator, I support people through educational, career, and personal transitions. My approach is relational, trauma informed, and grounded in how the nervous system responds to stress and change. I offer a safe, collaborative space to reflect, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence—whether you’re staying the course or starting something new.
Do you ever feel stuck or unsure of your next step? Or maybe you know what you want, but things still aren’t falling into place. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and educator, I support people through educational, career, and personal transitions. My approach is relational, trauma informed, and grounded in how the nervous system responds to stress and change. I offer a safe, collaborative space to reflect, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence—whether you’re staying the course or starting something new.
Seeing a wide variety of clients with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or even PTSD, changed me and really made me realize and appreciate just how unique each of us are. We all learn and operate differently, and taking the time and effort to find out what works for each of my clients helps them to make genuine progress in their lives. The bond that we create opens up a safe space where they feel comfortable sharing without pressure, fear of judgement or ridicule. I fully believe this unconditional positive regard and empathy can help one feel full and worthy. This is your ship, let me help guide!
Seeing a wide variety of clients with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or even PTSD, changed me and really made me realize and appreciate just how unique each of us are. We all learn and operate differently, and taking the time and effort to find out what works for each of my clients helps them to make genuine progress in their lives. The bond that we create opens up a safe space where they feel comfortable sharing without pressure, fear of judgement or ridicule. I fully believe this unconditional positive regard and empathy can help one feel full and worthy. This is your ship, let me help guide!
I am walking the healing path alongside you. I have lived experience as a child of immigrant parents impacted by intergenerational colonial trauma. I understand the impacts of maladaptive coping skills, patterns, values, & beliefs born in dysfunctional environments. I believe we all have the capacity to heal so we can shift from survival mode to a calm, integrated, and optimal nervous system state. Together, we will make sense of your patterns by integrating your past & inner parts to cultivate compassion & confidence. Along the way, learning regulating tools while exploring new & more supportive ways of thinking, living & being.
I am walking the healing path alongside you. I have lived experience as a child of immigrant parents impacted by intergenerational colonial trauma. I understand the impacts of maladaptive coping skills, patterns, values, & beliefs born in dysfunctional environments. I believe we all have the capacity to heal so we can shift from survival mode to a calm, integrated, and optimal nervous system state. Together, we will make sense of your patterns by integrating your past & inner parts to cultivate compassion & confidence. Along the way, learning regulating tools while exploring new & more supportive ways of thinking, living & being.
Are you are feeling like you need some guidance or direction? Are you feeling like what is happening in your life is overwhelming? Do you feel like you want to address experiences you have had that keep affecting you? If so, reach out to the counsellors at Suvaya. Swetha, Shaz, and Fatima are looking forward to hearing from you and exploring how we can help!
Are you are feeling like you need some guidance or direction? Are you feeling like what is happening in your life is overwhelming? Do you feel like you want to address experiences you have had that keep affecting you? If so, reach out to the counsellors at Suvaya. Swetha, Shaz, and Fatima are looking forward to hearing from you and exploring how we can help!
I work with women and couples who are ready for something to change. Maybe you're a new mom, feeling lost in your new identity, or wondering why motherhood feels so hard. I want to help you understand what's happening, identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, connected and like yourself again.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I won't simply sit back and listen. If you're ready to stop carrying everything alone, I'd love to help you find your way forward.
I work with women and couples who are ready for something to change. Maybe you're a new mom, feeling lost in your new identity, or wondering why motherhood feels so hard. I want to help you understand what's happening, identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, connected and like yourself again.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I won't simply sit back and listen. If you're ready to stop carrying everything alone, I'd love to help you find your way forward.
Reaching out to talk to someone can be a vulnerable decision to make. Maybe this is your first time seeking the support of a therapist or maybe you've been in therapy for years. There may be something specific that you are struggling with, or perhaps you are just interested in working on your overall personal growth. Wherever you are in your process, I am glad that you've landed here. As someone who has been on the path of self-growth and healing for many years, I know what it feels like to ask: Why do I feel this way? Will it get better?
Reaching out to talk to someone can be a vulnerable decision to make. Maybe this is your first time seeking the support of a therapist or maybe you've been in therapy for years. There may be something specific that you are struggling with, or perhaps you are just interested in working on your overall personal growth. Wherever you are in your process, I am glad that you've landed here. As someone who has been on the path of self-growth and healing for many years, I know what it feels like to ask: Why do I feel this way? Will it get better?
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FAQ - About Muslim Counselling
What can a Muslim therapist help with?
Muslim therapists can help you with the same range of mental health concerns that any qualified therapist can, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, and family conflict. They can support you in developing coping skills, communication strategies, and improving self-esteem. If you are Muslim, seeing a therapist who personally identifies as Muslim may be especially helpful when your mental health concerns intersect with your faith, culture, or identity. Topics that may be especially relevant to discuss with a therapist who shares your background include navigating discrimination, family expectations, gender norms, marriage expectations, religious questioning, or feeling disconnected from your faith or community.
Why might faith context matter in therapy for Muslim clients?
A therapist who understands Islamic beliefs may be better able to recognize how spirituality and religious observance affect your life. In some cases, a therapist may directly incorporate faith into therapy, which may be described as Islamic counselling, and is used alongside other types of mental health support. A shared faith context may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance since you may find more trust with a therapist who understands your background. At the same time, you and your therapist do not need to share the same faith or cultural background to work together effectively. Many therapists who are not Muslim can still provide culturally responsive care if they approach your beliefs, practices, and experiences with respect and humility, rather than making assumptions or dismissing the role of faith or culture.
How can a Muslim therapist support couples counselling or family therapy?
A Muslim therapist can support couples counselling, family therapy, and marriage counselling for concerns such as communication challenges, conflict, parenting, intimacy, life transitions, and extended family stress. For example, Muslim marriage counselling may help a couple navigate disagreements about religious practices or managing expectations from extended family. For Muslim couples or families, therapy may include discussion of how Islamic values or community norms shape relationships. Therapy may be especially helpful when partners or family members have different expectations around marriage, gender roles, parenting, caregiving, or religious practice. Depending on your preferences, a Muslim therapist may incorporate faith-informed discussion alongside traditional therapy approaches, such as communication skills, emotional regulation strategies, and conflict-resolution techniques.
How might I enquire about a therapist's experience working with Muslim clients?
If faith or cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Muslim clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask questions such as, “Have you worked with Muslim clients before?” or “How do you approach conversations about faith in therapy?” If a specific branch or tradition of Islam is important to you, you may also ask whether they have experience with your specific community, such as Sunni, Shia, or another Muslim community. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Muslim therapists?
The directory of Muslim therapists includes mental health professionals 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.