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Ruth Abraham, student therapist at Hakawati Psychotherapy, Toronto

Ruth Abraham

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

EmailCall — $90 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

You're holding a lot. Maybe you're raising a child with a disability or neurodivergence while quietly running on empty. Maybe you're navigating the gap between the culture you grew up in and the life you're building now, and nobody around you quite understands the weight of that. You keep showing up for everyone else. Therapy is a place to finally show up for yourself. Drawing on 10+ years of non-profit and front-line experience, I work with caregivers, young adults, and people carrying the unique complexity of immigrant and multicultural identity; the code-switching, family obligations, and the feeling of never fully belonging.

As a child of immigrants myself, I bring both professional training and lived understanding to this work. My approach is trauma-informed and relational. Together we'll slow down the overthinking enough to get underneath it, and work on helping you understand what you're actually feeling, and say it more clearly, to yourself and others.

I strive to create a space where you can say the things you've been carrying quietly, and not feel judged for them. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and MA in Counselling Psychology student under clinical supervision, I offer compassionate, responsive support. If this resonates, book a free 30-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Sarah Gulamhusein, student therapist at Hakawati Psychotherapy, Toronto

Sarah Gulamhusein

Pre-Licensed Professional

EmailCall — $90 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Are you carrying something that's hard to name? A pattern that keeps repeating, like a merry-go-round you never chose to get on? That feeling of not quite belonging, or that pain that lives in the space between your body and mind? You are not alone. I walk beside people navigating the messy in-between of trauma, grief, identity and the quite influence of culture and faith. My approach weaves psychodynamic and existential frameworks with person-centred and somatic care - because healing happens when we honour the beautiful complexity of your mind, body and soul.

As a Doctoral Trainee in Counselling Psychology at Middlesex University (practising under supervision), I bring my own journey as a Kenyan Muslim woman of South Asian ancestry to understand how identity, faith, migration, and culture shape your inner world in ways that aren't always easy to name. This space was built for you to be who you are.

Clients often share that they feel gently held and understood here - like they can finally explore what's difficult to say elsewhere. I bring curiosity, humility, and deep presence to our work together. If anything here resonates with you, I'd love to hear what's bringing you to this moment. Reach out for a free 30-minute consultation.

Stephen Dustan, student therapist at Hakawati Psychotherapy, Toronto

Stephen Dustan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

EmailCall — $90 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression and wanting to reconnect with your sense of worth in a space that feels grounded and compassionate? I’ve spent the past 10 years working in mental health alongside individuals facing marginalization, including experiences of disability, substance use, and systemic barriers. These experiences shaped my belief that healing happens through genuine connection, where dignity, compassion, and respect are not just ideas—but something you can feel.

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and MA in Counseling Psychology student under clinical supervision, I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, and isolation by helping them reconnect with self-compassion and move toward a more meaningful, values-driven life.

My work is grounded in both professional and lived experience, allowing me to meet people with openness and understanding. If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out for a complimentary 30-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

Isra Islam, student therapist at Hakawati Psychotherapy, Toronto

Isra Islam

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

EmailCall — $90 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Do you feel like you are holding everything together on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or frustrated? Maybe you are struggling with anger, pressure, or decisions that don’t feel like you. I understand how difficult it can feel to carry all of this on your own, especially when you are used to being the one who keeps things together and feel misunderstood by those around you. My work with youth and young adults navigating anger, self-esteem, and life challenges, including those working to rebuild structure and direction during difficult transitions, informs the therapy I offer today.

My approach is grounded in CBT and DBT. I help clients understand their emotions, manage anger, improve decision-making, and build confidence to respond more calmly. As someone born and raised in Canada to immigrant parents, I understand navigating identity and living between cultures, and I aim to create a space where you feel seen and understood.

Together, we will work toward meaningful change in a way that feels manageable. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and MA in Counselling Psychology student under clinical supervision, I provide a space to speak openly and feel understood without judgment. If this resonates, please reach out to book a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

Blue Bigwood, student therapist at Hakawati Psychotherapy, Toronto

Aaron Blue Bigwood-Mallin

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

EmailCall — $90 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

We try to do our best with the life we are given but can still find ourselves feeling stuck. I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by hopelessness, uncertainty and stress and how difficult it can be to carry on your own. I support clients who struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling secure in their relationships or who know something is wrong but are unsure how to address it. I offer a non-judgmental space where you can be seen and heard. Together, we will build awareness, develop coping strategies, and deepen self-understanding to help you take agency in your future and form meaningful relationships.

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) & MA in Counselling Psychology student under clinical supervision; my approach focuses on compassion and curiosity to help you connect with yourself. I integrate Psychodynamics, attachment theory, Solutions-Focused therapy, and existential approaches to foster insight and address problems holistically.

I work collaboratively, because no one knows more about your life than you do. This means we will work together to find an approach and pace that works best for you. I strive to walk with my clients on their journey towards growth and greater understanding. If this resonates with you, please reach out to arrange a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

Muna Sayid, student therapist at Hakawati Psychotherapy, Toronto

Muna Sayid

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

EmailCall — $90 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Are you feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, or caught between your own needs and the expectations of family, culture, work, or community? You may be the person everyone relies on, yet privately feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself. I support adults navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, life transitions, identity, and belonging. Together, we can understand what may be keeping you stuck, strengthen your connection to yourself, and help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and ease.

Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive. As a Black Somali Muslim therapist, I understand how race, faith, culture, migration, and family expectations can shape well-being. Together, we will deepen self-understanding and develop ways of responding that reflect your values, needs, and lived experience.

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and MACP student working under clinical supervision, I draw from clinical training and lived experience to create a grounded, reflective, and supportive space. I welcome adults from all backgrounds. If something here resonates, I invite you to reach out and explore whether we may be a good fit.

Susan Wong, student therapist at Hakawati Psychotherapy, Toronto

Susan Wong

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

EmailCall — $90 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Are you feeling overwhelmed or struggling to make sense of your emotions? Want clarity? Do you want to feel seen, understood, and supported without being judged? Unsure where to turn? I work with individuals navigating family conflict and estrangement; recovery from abusive or controlling relationships; and the devastating effects of difficult or painful childhoods that includes emotional neglect, boundary violations, and growing up in households where it wasn't safe to be yourself. I provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your feelings and experience.

My approach is relational and somatic. I pay attention to your words and to the sensations in your body. Many of the patterns that keep us stuck are alive in our subconscious and active in our nervous system, which may cause us to collapse, freeze or go into fight or flight mode. We will work with all of that.

I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) completing my MA in Counselling Psychology, working under clinical supervision. I bring both professional training and my own experience as a therapy client. As such, I know it takes courage to ask for help, and I don't take that lightly. If any of this resonates with you, I'd welcome a free 30-minute consult.

Gwendolyn Dyk-Manji, student therapist at Hakawati Psychotherapy, Toronto

Gwendolyn Dyk-Manji

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

EmailCall — $90 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, alone, or unsure how to move forward? I know how heavy that can feel, and I want you to know you don’t have to carry it by yourself. I came to this work through my mental health volunteer experience in the religious LGBTQ+ community, where I witnessed both the grief and joy of people stepping into their truth. As a registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and an MA in Counseling Psychology student under clinical supervision, I offer queer, trans, and cis people a compassionate space where your story is seen, heard, and respected.

I support younger and older adults navigating anxiety, identity, transitions, and emotional pain. Drawing on Adlerian and Cognitive-Behavioural approaches, my style is collaborative, reflective, and paced entirely by you. Together, we'll make sense of your experiences, deepen self-compassion, and build the insight needed for meaningful, lasting change.

I believe deeply in your capacity to heal and grow into a more authentic version of yourself. If my approach resonates with you, I'd love to connect. Reach out to book a complimentary 30-minute consultation, it's a gentle first step toward a life that feels more grounded and true.

Ony Anukem

Pre-Licensed Professional

EmailCall — $80 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Sometimes life changes you so much that the person you used to be no longer feels right. Grief can do this. So can a role that no longer fits, or a change you didn't choose. You might still look capable on the outside, while quietly asking yourself, who am I now? I came to this work after my own time of coming apart, so I understand what it costs to find your way back to yourself. Therapy with me is not about turning pain into a tidy lesson. It's a place to set down what you have been carrying and listen for your own voice again.

As a Pre-Licensed Professional and MA in Counselling Psychology student under clinical supervision, I support adults navigating grief, transition, and identity shifts. My work is existential-humanistic at its core, which just means I trust you to find your own way, and I am not afraid of the big questions that come with pain.

I won’t just sit across from you in silence or push you to have a breakthrough. I bring warmth, honesty, curiosity, and space for your whole story, including the parts shaped by family, culture, faith, and survival. We will move at your pace, but we will not stay stuck. If this feels right to you, reach out for a free consultation.

Talha Khan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

EmailCall — $80 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Where is home for you? Not the address where you live, but the place you feel safe, loved, at peace, and like you belong. Maybe you have known this fully or only in glimpses. You might be sitting with disconnection from your body, your relationships, or spiritual and gender identities you are now questioning. If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone, and there is a way home. Within a co-created safe space, I bring my fourteen years of dedicated spiritual practice and five years of land-based education to help clients navigate the complex intersections of their identities and root into their self-worth.

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and MA in Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy student under clinical supervision, I bring a decolonial, trauma-informed lens shaped by my family's displacement story, and my turn to the Earth for healing. Drawing on Spiritually-Integrated, Nature-Based, and EFT approaches, I hold your most tender parts with deep care.

As a queer, South Asian immigrant, I offer an affirming space for people of all identities and orientations on their healing journey. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you as you find your way home. If this feels like the space you have been looking for, I would love to meet you for a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

Charlotte Serpa

Pre-Licensed Professional

EmailCall — $80 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Life can sometimes be overwhelming, not because we lack strength, but because we carry too much for too long. I support individuals navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, burnout, grief, fertility journeys, and questions related to sex and sexuality. Many come feeling disconnected, uncertain, or stuck. I believe, as Adler suggested, that “everything can always be different.” Life’s challenges rarely exist in isolation. They are often shaped by the relationships we’ve experienced, the communities we belong to, and the social, cultural, and systemic factors that influence our lives.

With decades of experience supporting children, youth and families, I have come to appreciate both the resilience people carry and the complexities they navigate. Together, we create space to reflect, build self-understanding, and reconnect with your strengths. I believe growth is always possible and that meaningful change can begin at any stage of life.

I am a Pre-Licensed Professional and Master of Psychology in Psychotherapy & Counselling, practicing under clinical supervision. My work is grounded in a relational, psychodynamic, and person-centred approach that honours individuals' unique experiences and strengths. I invite you to book a free 30-minute consultation to see whether we might be a good fit.

Lilly Nasseri

Pre-Licensed Professional

EmailCall — $80 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

As an Iranian-Canadian therapist-in-training, I know firsthand what it can feel like to live between cultures, identities, and the different expectations of who we are supposed to be. Growing up in a multicultural family shaped my curiosity about people, belonging, and how our relationships and cultural experiences influence how we understand ourselves. My background in Sociology deepened this curiosity and eventually led me to pursue an MA in Theology, specializing in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy. These experiences continue to shape the kind of therapist I hope to be: warm, curious, culturally mindful, and attentive.

Life can sometimes make us feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about where we belong. Together, we can explore anxiety, grief, identity, and relationship challenges, while respecting your strengths and wisdom. I use psychodynamic, mindfulness, and somatic approaches, customizing our work to your needs and pacing it safely and supportively.

I believe therapy is about building a genuine relationship where you feel heard, understood, and safe enough to explore who you are. My goal is to offer a space to understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a more authentic life. If we seem like a good fit, contact me for a free 30-minute consultation.

Serena Dhami

Pre-Licensed Professional

EmailCall — $80 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Do you feel disconnected from your true self, as though something keeps holding you back from the growth you've been working toward? I've been there. I draw on both my lived experiences and compassionate nature to provide warm, non-judgemental support. I integrate narrative, emotion-focused, and psychodynamic therapies to support you with concerns such as anxiety, depression, identity, self-image, and relationships. As a woman of colour, I value culturally responsive care and understand how identity and societal expectations can shape our experiences.

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and MA in Counseling Psychology student under clinical supervision, I create a space where you can explore whatever thoughts, feelings, and memories you can’t seem to push aside. I know from my own experiences as a psychotherapy client the transformative power of feeling seen and acknowledged.

Although we may feel pressured to figure things out on our own, I believe that therapy can provide a calm space where you can work toward true self-acceptance and sustainable change. I invite you to reach out and book a complimentary 30-minute consultation. I’d love an opportunity to get to know you and answer any questions you may have.

Kosovare Sulejmani

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

EmailCall — $80 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

My ideal clients are adults and students who find themselves feeling overextended, burnt out, or stuck in cycles of overthinking. They are often deeply reflective, managing neurodivergence or working hard to keep up appearances while feeling overwhelmed beneath the surface. Many are navigating major life transitions, carrying the weight of grief, or exploring how their cultural identity, family dynamics, and lived history shape who they are today. They want a non-judgmental, neuroaffirming space where they don't need to have everything figured out just a place to be genuine and supported.

I offer warm, neuroaffirming therapy for adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, Autism, burnout, grief, life transitions, and cultural identity. Drawing from my school board experience, I blend humanistic and psychodynamic insight with CBT and mindfulness. Together, we unpack patterns and build tools so you feel clear, grounded, and supported.

If your mind rarely slows down and life feels like a lot to manage right now, please know that’s okay. You deserve a space where you can feel genuinely seen, supported, and accepted for who you are. Whether you're dealing with burnout, anxiety, or big life changes, we can navigate it together. I invite you to reach out when you feel ready to connect.

Aya Saeed

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

EmailCall — $80 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

You are carrying a lot, and looking exceptionally capable from the outside. Maybe you are balancing a cultural tightrope, navigating the expectations of the community that raised you while building your own path. Or maybe you are a corporate professional who has mastered the art of looking fine while quietly running on empty. You know what it takes to build a stable life from the ground up, but you are exhausted. I work with corporate professionals facing burnout, first- and second-generation immigrants, and caregivers supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

As a child of immigrants who also spent years in the corporate world, I bring lived understanding to this work. I also know exactly what it feels like to sit in the client’s seat. I made it a priority to experience therapy firsthand because I refused to guide anyone without knowing how vulnerable it feels to ask for help. That grounds how I practice.

As an RP (Qualifying) and Master’s student under clinical supervision, my goal is to help you slow down, unpick generational patterns, and finally catch your breath. We will move entirely at your pace in a space completely free of judgment. If this sounds like what you need, reach out for a complimentary consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Alejandra Perez-Gomez

Pre-Licensed Professional

EmailCall — $80 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

The constant pressure to hold it all together can lead us to ignore parts of ourselves that are in desperate need of care. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I spent nearly 30 years working as a professional ballet dancer and coach, many of which were spent battling painful self-doubt, depression, and loneliness. My own experience taught me that healing happens through trusting relationships and meaningful engagement with the world, and I feel very passionately about being an ally to those who are struggling with low self-esteem, perfectionism, performance-related stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and parenting.

As a Pre-Licensed Professional and MPsy in Psychotherapy student under clinical supervision, I hope to provide a space for you to explore the full complexity of your experience and gain the clarity and courage to move forward. My style is caring, down-to-earth, and laced with humour, because I also believe that laughter can help us face our pain.

My work is grounded in Adlerian, existential, and psychodynamic frameworks, using practical tools from ACT and narrative therapy. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming ally whose perspective is shaped by my experience as a child of Mexican immigrants and parent of two kids. If my bio resonates with you, please reach out to book a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

Pre-Licensed Professional

EmailCall — $80 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Have you been feeling like you are navigating a life transition on your own? I work with people who are moving through big and small changes in their lives - be it a divorce, a death, a new career, a new relationship or grieving the loss of one. Many of the people I support find themselves at the precipice of what is no longer and what is not yet so. That place can be scary, vulnerable, exciting, and sometimes lonely. With a background in yoga, theatre, somatic practices, and Expressive Arts Therapy, I create space for my clients to be present with and lean into that place of transformation.

With gentleness and warmth, I foster a space of curiosity and mindfulness to sit with anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and together find ways to move through them without rushing. I include the arts (writing, movement, drawing, etc) in my process whenever words might stifle my clients or aren’t enough to communicate.

As a Pre-Licensed Professional and Expressive Arts Therapy student under clinical supervision I strive to create a space of safety and creative inquiry for a holistic (mind, body, spirit) approach to healing and growth. If you are looking for a therapist who can sit with you at the precipice of what wants to be witnessed, I would be honoured to support you.

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Rebecca Oliver

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

EmailCall — $80 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Burnout has become its own quiet epidemic. In a world that demands we keep producing, many of us (especially educators, health care workers and caretakers) are high-functioning on the outside but carrying heavy exhaustion and isolation on the inside. Before becoming a therapist, I spent years in a broken education system, experiencing firsthand what it is like when your safety is treated as an afterthought. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and MA in Counselling Psychology student under clinical supervision, I am here to help you slow down, unpack that heavy load and finally feel understood.

I'm here to understand you. I offer a space where you can drop the "professional" mask and speak to someone who shares similar lived experiences. My relational approach integrates psychodynamic therapy, somatic regulation and parts work (helping to identify the "parts" within yourself) to help you heal the physical and mental toll of chronic stress.

I’m here to meet your story with real presence and trustworthy care, creating a grounded place where we can safely explore what you've been carrying. Together, we will work to rebuild your boundaries and reclaim your sense of self. If this resonates with you, reach out to book a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

Sarah Hooper

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

EmailCall — $80 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

Life does not always unfold as we expect. Even those who appear capable and resilient can find themselves quietly struggling. Whether you are navigating anxiety, self-doubt, family relationships, parenting, marriage, career and life transitions, grief, chronic or life-threatening illness, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life, I offer a compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. As a mother of four and a former lawyer, I understand how complex and demanding these seasons of life can be.

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and MA in Counselling Psychology student practising under clinical supervision, I offer a warm, collaborative, and integrative approach. I draw from evidence-based therapies tailored to your unique needs to support you.

Together, we can better understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and develop practical strategies that help you move toward greater confidence, wellbeing, and a life that feels more aligned with your values. I welcome you to connect for a complimentary consultation to explore whether we may be a good fit.

Rachel Daley

Registered Psychotherapist

EmailCall — $80 Individual Sessions (Sliding Scale & Low Cost Options)

My approach is deeply informed by lived experience navigating high-conflict dynamics, chronic pain, and fear of disappointment. These challenges taught me to listen to the body as much as the mind, and to honour the individual pace of healing and reconnecting with yourself. I support individuals who feel stuck in the exhausting loops of anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout. Engaging clients through creativity comes instinctively to me —whether that means making art, crafting, cultivating relationships, or practicing embodiment. The imagination is a natural pathway to increase self-awareness, resilience and nervous system regulation.

As a Registered Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, and MACP student under clinical supervision, I lead with empathy, authenticity, and non-judgment to help you uncover your inner resources and reconnect with your intuition. Together, we will get curious, collaborate, and support you to feel better.

Over the past two decades, I have refined my practice at clinical settings like The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre (SickKids) and Mind Matters Psychotherapy. Together, we will work through the things that weigh you down, at your own pace, and in your own way. I invite you to book a free 30-min consultation to see if we are a good fit for your therapeutic journey.

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