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Maryam (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master’s degree in Counselling and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, specializing in Child Welfare (RSW).She is also a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Maryam approaches her practice with a trauma-informed lens, providing support in a non-judgmental, empowering, and compassionate manner. Maryam has experience working in both private and public healthcare sectors, the education system, and has completed practicums with various agencies and governing bodies.
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Maryam believes that counselling provides a sacred space for clients to explore their challenges and connect with their innate wisdom. She is mindful of the impact of global and social systems on daily lives and works collaboratively with clients to guide them toward their goals. Her approach is grounded in intersectional, non-pathologizing, and anti-oppressive frameworks.
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Maryam strives to work alongside women—especially those in caregiving roles—as they navigate burnout and life’s many transitions. She supports clients through a range of experiences, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting and relationship stress, work-life balance, ADHD , chronic pain, and aging-related concerns like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Maryam’s approach is gentle, person-centered—creating space for reflection, healing, and growth through all of life’s changes.
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Maryam is deeply committed to advancing equity in the lives of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) communities. She recognizes the systemic barriers and unique challenges faced by BIPOC folks and strives to create an inclusive, supportive, and empowering space for healing and growth. Maryam’s approach is rooted in cultural humility and sensitivity, ensuring that clients feel seen, heard, and valued.
Maryam is pleased to offer counselling services in both Farsi and English.
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Sessions are offered virtually, either via video or phone, through a secure platform, ensuring both accessibility and confidentiality. During warmer seasons, walk-and-talk therapy may also be available. Please inquire for more details about this option.
Approach to Therapy
Maryam uses an eclectic, integrative approach to therapy, drawing from several modalities to best meet the unique needs of her clients. These include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote mental well-being.
Narrative Therapy: Encourages clients to explore and reframe the stories they tell about themselves, empowering them to create new narratives.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Helps clients identify strengths and resources to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Existential Therapy: Explores meaning, purpose, and personal growth by addressing life’s inherent uncertainties and struggles.
Mindfulness: Combines techniques like mindful breathing and awareness to help clients stay grounded and reduce stress.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): is a therapeutic model that helps individuals identify and understand the various "parts" or aspects of themselves, each with its own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By fostering compassion and understanding between these parts, IFS facilitates healing, integration, and a deeper sense of self-awareness.
