Finding a Muslim therapist in London, Ontario who understands faith, culture, and lived experience can make mental health care feel safer and more relevant.


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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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When working with Zainib, you will find that her approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centred & trauma-informed.
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Mahnoor has an extensive experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, OCD...
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Faiza specializes in providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma.
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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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Farah has completed a Masters of Social Work degree from Ryerson University. Farah has completed a Masters of Social Work.
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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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Meccana is a registered social worker with over 17 years of experience offering person-centered support and advocacy with families
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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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Anisa offers therapy to adolescents and adults. She utilizes client-centred, holistic,trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approaches.
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Helps you identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that impact how you feel.
Teach you to slow down, become more present, and respond to stress with greater awareness and care.
Supports you in understanding, expressing, and healing through your emotions in a safe space.
Combines acceptance and change strategies to help with intense emotions, relationships, and coping.
Recognizes how trauma shapes your experiences and centres safety, choice, and empowerment in the healing process.
Connects body and mind by using gentle awareness and movement to support nervous system regulation and healing.
A therapy that helps the brain reprocess and release distress from traumatic or overwhelming experiences.
Many clients within the Muslim community want psychotherapy that respects Islamic values while still being evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and rooted in professional ethics.
Through Wellnest, clients across Ontario, Alberta, Quebec and even Canada, can connect with a registered psychotherapist, registered social worker, or trained clinician offering psychotherapy services and counselling support. Whether you’re navigating self-esteem concerns, relationship stress, or life’s challenges, therapy can support long-term well-being, healing, and emotional stability in a safe space.
Many clients look for Muslim therapy support that acknowledges faith, family roles, and cultural identity. Therapy can support individuals navigating relationship issues, family conflict, women’s issues, and emotional overwhelm while providing tools for improved well-being.Wellnest providers integrate evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Depending on the clinician’s approach and your needs, therapy may also include structured interventions informed by internal family systems concepts and trauma-informed care.Support can also be helpful for clients navigating disabilities, chronic pain, ADHD, and relationship challenges. Whether you prefer in person sessions or online therapy, clinicians work with clients to create a personalized path for healing and long-term wellness.
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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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.
Yes. Many Muslims view therapy as a responsible step toward preserving mental health and well-being. Seeking help during difficult times can support healing and self-improvement.
Yes. Muslim mental health professionals can include registered psychotherapists, psychologists, registered social workers, and other clinicians offering psychotherapy services.
Islamic advice may come from trusted religious leaders, scholars, or community resources. Therapy can support emotional well-being and coping, while faith guidance can support spiritual decision-making.
Psychotherapy (often called “talk therapy”) is a collaborative process between you and a trained mental health professional. It helps you explore and understand your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and life experiences to bring about change, healing, and growth. Key aspects:
It’s not just about symptom relief — often about building skills, personal insight, and sometimes exploring spiritual or cultural dimensions of identity.
Ruh Care is often referenced as a faith-informed approach to therapy and support that integrates Islamic values, reflection, and emotional wellness with clinical best practices.
An effective Muslim therapist provides a safe space, uses evidence-based modalities, respects Islamic values when relevant, and supports clients in a non-judgmental way through life’s challenges.
Low self-esteem can show up as self-criticism, perfectionism, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling emotionally stuck. Therapy can support self-awareness, confidence-building, and healthier self-connection.
Yes. Online therapy is effective for many mental health concerns and can provide accessible support when in person appointments are difficult to attend.
Cultural sensitivity improves trust, strengthens the therapeutic relationship, and ensures therapy respects identity, values, language, and lived experience.
You can explore Wellnest’s directory to find Muslim therapists offering psychotherapy services for clients in London and across Ontario.
Yes. Many clinicians support adolescents navigating identity, anxiety, ADHD, stress, family conflict, and life transitions.
Many clients feel more understood when therapy integrates cultural and faith awareness. This can improve comfort, trust, and the effectiveness of mental health support. Many providers even offer online therapy sessions to improve accessibility and flexibility, and provide respectful, inclusive support and use non-judgmental approaches when supporting LGBTQ+ clients.
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
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.

Wellnest
415 Yonge St, Suite #1604, Toronto, ON, M5B 2E7
Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday 8 AM–6 PM
We offer multiple ways you can pay for your therapy sessions here at Wellnest.
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We accept credit card and Visa debt
Available by request and need
Some insurance providers cover therapy, please check with your insurance provider to see if they cover therapy.


