Muslim Therapists in Delta, BC
I also provide culturally sensitive therapy for BIPOC and Muslim persons and couples.
I offer EFT-informed and Gottman couples therapy alongside ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and mindfulness for individuals. Whether you're a couple wanting to break repeating patterns or an individual working through anxiety or trauma, I tailor sessions to your pace, focusing on nervous system regulation, not just symptom management.
I also provide culturally sensitive therapy for BIPOC and Muslim persons and couples.
I offer EFT-informed and Gottman couples therapy alongside ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and mindfulness for individuals. Whether you're a couple wanting to break repeating patterns or an individual working through anxiety or trauma, I tailor sessions to your pace, focusing on nervous system regulation, not just symptom management.
Feeling stuck in a never ending cycle of shame, guilt, anger and feeling not enough? You are not alone! My goal is to provide you with the tools you need to adapt to life as it unfolds. I apply evidence based therapies in our sessions so you can unblock what is holding you back. Many of my clients seek support with trauma, addictions and relationship counselling. You can reach out to me via email or phone to see if we are a good fit, I offer a free 15 minute consultation. "We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them." - Albert Einstein.
Feeling stuck in a never ending cycle of shame, guilt, anger and feeling not enough? You are not alone! My goal is to provide you with the tools you need to adapt to life as it unfolds. I apply evidence based therapies in our sessions so you can unblock what is holding you back. Many of my clients seek support with trauma, addictions and relationship counselling. You can reach out to me via email or phone to see if we are a good fit, I offer a free 15 minute consultation. "We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them." - Albert Einstein.
Trauma can make you feel disconnected, overwhelmed and alone — but it doesn’t have to stay that way. I am a trauma-focused therapist offering EMDR and personalized therapy for adults, couples and families. In-person in Delta Saturdays, virtual across BC all week. I speak Arabic and offer culturally sensitive care. Reach out today — healing starts with one conversation.
Trauma can make you feel disconnected, overwhelmed and alone — but it doesn’t have to stay that way. I am a trauma-focused therapist offering EMDR and personalized therapy for adults, couples and families. In-person in Delta Saturdays, virtual across BC all week. I speak Arabic and offer culturally sensitive care. Reach out today — healing starts with one conversation.
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!
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The people I often work with are struggling with feeling like 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 feeling like 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.
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.
Hi there, my name is Alishia. I am a strength based multicultural Registered Clinical Counsellor with extensive experience in treating mental health. I work with Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, grief, women issues such as infertility, traumatic births, NICU experiences or other postpartum difficulties. I work with all ages including children, youth, adults and seniors. I have years of experience working in Community Mental Health settings, with adult mental health and trauma. I am registered to work with ICBC and CVAP clients and am able to do direct billing.
Hi there, my name is Alishia. I am a strength based multicultural Registered Clinical Counsellor with extensive experience in treating mental health. I work with Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, grief, women issues such as infertility, traumatic births, NICU experiences or other postpartum difficulties. I work with all ages including children, youth, adults and seniors. I have years of experience working in Community Mental Health settings, with adult mental health and trauma. I am registered to work with ICBC and CVAP clients and am able to do direct billing.
You are human, which means you are complicated, full of contradictions, and probably carrying more than you let on. Maybe you feel stuck, in your thoughts, your relationships, your career, or just life in general. You might be a young adult navigating independence, a university student drowning in expectations, or a professional battling self-doubt and burnout. Maybe anxiety keeps you up at night, relationships feel more confusing than they should, or you're just exhausted by the weight of figuring everything out on your own. You don’t have to navigate this alone, let’s talk.
You are human, which means you are complicated, full of contradictions, and probably carrying more than you let on. Maybe you feel stuck, in your thoughts, your relationships, your career, or just life in general. You might be a young adult navigating independence, a university student drowning in expectations, or a professional battling self-doubt and burnout. Maybe anxiety keeps you up at night, relationships feel more confusing than they should, or you're just exhausted by the weight of figuring everything out on your own. You don’t have to navigate this alone, let’s talk.
As my mentors have helped me in my life, and as they have guided me through difficult points of self-growth and reflection, I have come to learn the value of being there for others to progress through our own difficult times. We need each other. I do believe it is far less problematic to overcome challenges with guidance and direction. Even more so when that guidance is refined through education, experience, and a standardized expectation of practice. I am capable of direct billing for ICBC and CVAP and can be accepted through other insurance agencies (i.e. Sunlife, BlueCross, GreenShield)
As my mentors have helped me in my life, and as they have guided me through difficult points of self-growth and reflection, I have come to learn the value of being there for others to progress through our own difficult times. We need each other. I do believe it is far less problematic to overcome challenges with guidance and direction. Even more so when that guidance is refined through education, experience, and a standardized expectation of practice. I am capable of direct billing for ICBC and CVAP and can be accepted through other insurance agencies (i.e. Sunlife, BlueCross, GreenShield)
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.
I have a warm and compassionate approach in treating my clients and believe that client-therapist alliance based on trust is an integral part of therapy. I provide a safe non-judgmental space to help my clients explore their thoughts and feelings. I recognize vulnerability and focus on overcoming mental health challenges through a collaborative process using an empathetic approach. I am registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Certified Coach Practitioner with more than 8 years in coaching individuals, couples and groups.I hold three Masters Degrees with most recent one in Counselling Psychology.
I have a warm and compassionate approach in treating my clients and believe that client-therapist alliance based on trust is an integral part of therapy. I provide a safe non-judgmental space to help my clients explore their thoughts and feelings. I recognize vulnerability and focus on overcoming mental health challenges through a collaborative process using an empathetic approach. I am registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Certified Coach Practitioner with more than 8 years in coaching individuals, couples and groups.I hold three Masters Degrees with most recent one in Counselling Psychology.
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.
You or your child might be feeling overwhelmed - constantly overthinking, stuck in worry, or unsure how to handle big emotions. Life can feel heavy when you’re doing your best to keep it all together. In therapy, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can slow down, explore your feelings, and learn healthy ways to cope. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I’m here to help you feel understood, grounded, and more in control of your emotions.
You or your child might be feeling overwhelmed - constantly overthinking, stuck in worry, or unsure how to handle big emotions. Life can feel heavy when you’re doing your best to keep it all together. In therapy, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can slow down, explore your feelings, and learn healthy ways to cope. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I’m here to help you feel understood, grounded, and more in control of your emotions.
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.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life’s challenges and is seeking a safe, compassionate space to be heard and understood. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or difficulties navigating relationships and life transitions. Often, they want more clarity, balance, and emotional resilience, and they are ready to take steps toward healing and personal growth.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life’s challenges and is seeking a safe, compassionate space to be heard and understood. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or difficulties navigating relationships and life transitions. Often, they want more clarity, balance, and emotional resilience, and they are ready to take steps toward healing and personal growth.
Maybe you're carrying more than you let on, getting through the day while feeling anxious, low, or cut off from the people and purpose that matter to you. You don't have to do this alone. I offer a safe, judgment-free space to talk through what's really going on, reconnect with your strengths, and take real steps toward a life that feels like yours again.
Maybe you're carrying more than you let on, getting through the day while feeling anxious, low, or cut off from the people and purpose that matter to you. You don't have to do this alone. I offer a safe, judgment-free space to talk through what's really going on, reconnect with your strengths, and take real steps toward a life that feels like yours again.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, or difficult life transitions, I offer a compassionate and personalized approach to your healing journey. I incorporate body and nervous system work to help process trauma and stress, and I’m trained in EMDR therapy to support you in reprocessing past experiences.
I believe that the quality of our relationships directly impacts the quality of our lives—whether it's our relationship with ourselves or others. Using an attachment-based approach in my work, I help clients heal their relationships, empowering them to build secure, fulfilling connections.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, or difficult life transitions, I offer a compassionate and personalized approach to your healing journey. I incorporate body and nervous system work to help process trauma and stress, and I’m trained in EMDR therapy to support you in reprocessing past experiences.
I believe that the quality of our relationships directly impacts the quality of our lives—whether it's our relationship with ourselves or others. Using an attachment-based approach in my work, I help clients heal their relationships, empowering them to build secure, fulfilling connections.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC. With a deep commitment to helping women navigate life’s challenges, I aim to provide a warm, supportive space to explore emotions and experiences, heal from past traumas, and uncover patterns of behaviour, helping you gain valuable insight into your personal growth and well-being. I am passionate about supporting women struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, and relationship challenges, as well as those navigating various life transitions and low self-esteem.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC. With a deep commitment to helping women navigate life’s challenges, I aim to provide a warm, supportive space to explore emotions and experiences, heal from past traumas, and uncover patterns of behaviour, helping you gain valuable insight into your personal growth and well-being. I am passionate about supporting women struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, and relationship challenges, as well as those navigating various life transitions and low self-esteem.
As a trained Imam and licensed counselor, I integrate the wisdom of Islamic teachings with evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
Imagine sitting in a cozy room, the faint scent of freshly brewed tea lingering in the air as you and your partner find yourselves facing challenges that seem insurmountable. The weight of grief or the strain of unspoken emotions hangs heavy between you. It's a scenario familiar to many, where the complexities of relationships, the trials of parenthood, or the echoes of past traumas cast shadows over the present. In this moment, what you yearn for is a path forward. You dream of rediscovering the joy and understanding that once defined your relationship, of building a future where communication flows freely and wounds begin to mend.
As a trained Imam and licensed counselor, I integrate the wisdom of Islamic teachings with evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
Imagine sitting in a cozy room, the faint scent of freshly brewed tea lingering in the air as you and your partner find yourselves facing challenges that seem insurmountable. The weight of grief or the strain of unspoken emotions hangs heavy between you. It's a scenario familiar to many, where the complexities of relationships, the trials of parenthood, or the echoes of past traumas cast shadows over the present. In this moment, what you yearn for is a path forward. You dream of rediscovering the joy and understanding that once defined your relationship, of building a future where communication flows freely and wounds begin to mend.
Whether it be a recent ADHD diagnosis, facing challenges with navigating life (post-secondary, work, parenthood, relationships), experiencing trauma, anger, anxiety, stress, depression, or coping with grief, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, triggers, patterns and behaviours in order to heal, and grow. Together, we can work towards finding clarity, resilience, coping strategies, and enhancing your overall well-being to navigate life’s complexities!
Whether it be a recent ADHD diagnosis, facing challenges with navigating life (post-secondary, work, parenthood, relationships), experiencing trauma, anger, anxiety, stress, depression, or coping with grief, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, triggers, patterns and behaviours in order to heal, and grow. Together, we can work towards finding clarity, resilience, coping strategies, and enhancing your overall well-being to navigate life’s complexities!
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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.