Finding a Muslim therapist in Vancouver who understands faith, cultural context, and lived experience can help therapy feel safer, more aligned, and more effective


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Faiza specializes in providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma.
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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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Every day I work with individuals feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns that negatively impact goals and relationships.
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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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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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Meccana is a registered social worker with over 17 years of experience offering person-centered support and advocacy with families
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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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Farah has completed a Masters of Social Work degree from Ryerson University. Farah has completed a Masters of Social Work.
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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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Mahnoor has an extensive experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, OCD...
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Drawing from various evidence-based practices, my approach to therapy is trauma-informed, solution-focused, and strengths-based.
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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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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 Muslim clients prefer working with therapists who understand Islamic values, cultural expectations, and the intersections of faith, identity, and mental health. Our clinicians support individuals across Vancouver and Surrey, and also serve clients from South Asian, Arab, and broader BIPOC communities.
Therapy may support concerns such as:
- family conflict and intergenerational stress
- anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation
- autism and ADHD-related challenges
- relationship challenges and communication
- navigating identity and faith
- trauma and stress-related
Clinicians integrate CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and other modalities to create individualized, culturally aligned treatment plans. Some providers also offer sliding scale options and can be found through our therapist directory.
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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Yes. It’s important to feel safe and supported — if you don’t feel a good fit, you are encouraged to try a different therapist to find the best match for you.
Psychotherapy helps you explore emotions, behaviours, and experiences through evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, and mindfulness. Sessions may focus on current stress, past trauma, or skill-building depending on your goals.
Healing timelines vary. Many clients begin noticing improvements in emotional well-being, self-esteem, and coping skills within the first several sessions. More complex issues—such as trauma or major life transitions—may take longer, depending on your pace and comfort.
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.
Yes. Many support adolescents navigating identity, emotional stress, family expectations, and developmental challenges.
Many insurance plans cover services provided by RCC, RP, or RSW professionals. Coverage depends on your provider and plan.
Many clinicians use inclusive, respectful, and client-led approaches when supporting LGBTQ+ individuals.
Yes. Online therapy is widely available at Wellnest, allowing flexible access across British Columbia and beyond.
Clients often feel more comfortable discussing faith, family dynamics, and cultural expectations with someone who understands Islamic and cultural contexts.
Clients can access virtual idividual therapy, couples therapy, culturally competent psychotherapy, mental health support for anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and cultural challenges, life transitions, immigrant mental health, self-esteem work, and ongoing wellness and personal growth support.
An effective therapist combines professional credentials, cultural understanding, ethical practice, and a strong therapeutic relationship.
You can explore Wellnest’s therapist directory to find Muslim and culturally aligned providers offering psychotherapy and counselling services.
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.
Find out if your insurance covers therapy
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.


