Find a Muslim Therapist in Halifax, NS – Providing comfort to Maritimers

Choosing a Muslim therapist in Halifax, Nova Scotia who understands cultural identity, faith, and lived experiences can make seeking mental health support more comfortable and meaningful.

Maritime Supportive Wellnest Therapists

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Zainib Abdullah

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Founder and Executive Director

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When working with Zainib, you will find that her approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centred & trauma-informed.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
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Beidan Hassan

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Beidan Hassan is a Registered Social Worker who received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto

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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Mental Health First Aid Training – Mental Health Commission of Canada – March 2018
  • Domestic Violence Training – Legal Aid Ontario – April 2016
  • Trauma Therapy Certificate Sick Kids Institute for Mental Health
  • Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples 
  • Attachment-Focused Therapy for Adults
  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Certificate
  • Grief Literacy Training (L1 & L2)                                                                                                                                      
  • Eating Disorders in BIPOC Populations                         
  • Integrated Psycho-Social Anti-Racism Anti-oppressive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Counselling
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice
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Halla Fahmi

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I am originally from the Middle East and speak Arabic and English fluently, which allows me to effectively engage with diverse populations.

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  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Stress
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Farah Ahmed

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Farah has completed a Masters of Social Work degree from Ryerson University. Farah has completed a Masters of Social Work.

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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Grief & Transitions
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Linah Hashimi

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I was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec to South Asian, Muslim parents. I did my undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology at McGill

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  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
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Saamiyah Ali-Mohammed

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With a background in working with racialized communities, newcomers, and refugees at CAMH, I have gained valuable experience in supporting y

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  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
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Meccana Ali

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Meccana is a registered social worker with over 17 years of experience offering person-centered support and advocacy with families

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  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with adolescents and emerging adults
  • ASIST Trained for Suicide Intervention 2017
  • Certificate for Competency-based Counselling Skills for direct intervention 2014
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Certification
  • Traditionally Integrated Islamic Psychotherapy Certification
  • Family and Couples Counselling
  • Grief Literacy Training (L1 & L2)                                                                                                                                      
  • Eating Disorder in BIPOC Populations                      
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice
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Anisa Mohamed

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‍Anisa offers therapy to adolescents and adults. She utilizes client-centred, holistic,trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approaches.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Addiction
  • Certificate in trauma counselling for mental health professionals
  • Grief Literacy Training (L1 & L2)                                                                                                                                      
  • Eating Disorder in BIPOC Populations
  • Addiction + Opioid Concerns, Treatment Solutions and GAINS Q3 MI ONT training.
  • Motivational Interviewing and Solution-focused Therapy 
  • Certified in Non- violent Crisis Prevention ASIST
  • Mental Health First Aid certification                         
  • Integrated Psycho-Social Anti-Racism Anti-oppressive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Counselling
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice
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Mahnoor Shaikh

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Mahnoor has an extensive experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, OCD...

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  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
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Faiza Khokhar

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Faiza specializes in providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma.

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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma

At Wellnest, our therapists offer several therapeutic models, including:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Helps you identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that impact how you feel.

Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Teach you to slow down, become more present, and respond to stress with greater awareness and care.

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

Supports you in understanding, expressing, and healing through your emotions in a safe space.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Combines acceptance and change strategies to help with intense emotions, relationships, and coping.

Trauma-Informed Care

Recognizes how trauma shapes your experiences and centres safety, choice, and empowerment in the healing process.

Somatic Therapy

Connects body and mind by using gentle awareness and movement to support nervous system regulation and healing.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

A therapy that helps the brain reprocess and release distress from traumatic or overwhelming experiences.

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To get started with virtual therapy, we suggest these initial steps:

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    Learn about our team and pick a therapist you feel is a good fit for your needs.

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    Book a free 15-minute phone consultation.

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    Complete an initial assessment to help determine your wellness goals.

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Culturally Sensitive Muslim Mental Health Support in Halifax

Many individuals in the Muslim community look for therapy that respects Islamic principles while remaining grounded in evidence-based psychotherapy and culturally sensitive care.Through Wellnest, clients in Halifax, across Nova Scotia, and throughout Canada can connect with therapists who provide compassionate counselling services in a respectful and non-judgmental environment.

Whether you are navigating relationship issues, emotional stress, or major life transitions, therapy can support long-term well-being, personal growth, and healing.

Many individuals within the Muslim community seek therapy that respects faith, identity, and cultural context while supporting emotional healing and resilience. Working with a therapist who understands these perspectives can help create a stronger therapeutic relationship and a safe space for clients to discuss sensitive concerns.

Therapists may support a wide range of concerns including anxiety, ADHD, anger management, family conflict, domestic violence recovery, relationship issues, and emotional stress. Treatment may include modalities such as CBT, EFT, play therapy, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused approaches.

Depending on your needs, therapy sessions may include individual therapy, family therapy, or couples therapy. Many therapists provide services through private practice settings and may offer sliding scale options or insurance coverage depending on the provider.

For clients who wish to integrate spirituality, therapy can also acknowledge personal values and faith traditions connected to Islamic principles, while remaining grounded in professional mental health care.

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You won’t have to worry that certain traditions or values will be shocking to your therapist, and you won’t have to rationalize and defend your culture.

By matching with the right therapist who understands your positionality, you can spend less time “explaining yourself” and more time focusing on your treatment.

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Check out our Muslim therapists across Canada

We offer virtual sessions by phone or video, making therapy accessible to you from wherever you live in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta or even British Columbia. Learn more about our services and how to get started with therapy in each of the areas listed below.

Frequently asked questions

Is it halal to see a therapist?

Can I see a Female Muslim Therapist?

Where can I find a Muslim therapist in Halifax?

Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?

What do Muslims believe about mental health?

How do I recognize an effective Muslim therapist?

Do Muslim therapists in Halifax work with adolescents?

Are sessions with a Muslim therapist covered by insurance?

Are Muslim therapists trained to support LGBTQ+ clients?

Do Muslim therapists in Halifax offer virtual sessions?

How long will it take to feel better once I start therapy?

What are the benefits of working with a Muslim therapist in Halifax?

If you have any other questions, check out our FAQ page. You can also reach out to us at info@wellnest.ca or call/text us at 437-333-WELL(9355).

Our Commitment to Our Communities

We foster environments that honour different identities, journeys and values.

For far too long, people of colour have been underrepresented in the mental health space, both as providers of psychotherapy services and seekers of those services.Our lived experiences and observations led us to understand that one of the most fundamental areas of change needed in our field is for better representation of its professionals. We want people, no matter their journey or their identity, to feel seen and heard as they navigate their healing.

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Offering mental health services in-person in Toronto, ON, and online

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Ways to pay for therapy

We offer multiple ways you can pay for your therapy sessions here at Wellnest.

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Out of pocket

We accept credit card and Visa debt

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Available by request and need

Some insurance providers cover therapy, please check with your insurance provider to see if they cover therapy.