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MEET THE team

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Samiyah Zawawi

Co-founder, Registered Psychotherapist

My practice is trauma-informed, and incorporates various techniques from Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-based  techniques. In addition, my work experience with youth has provided the opportunity of incorporating creative mediums in session which include expressive art.  

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In person and virtual services provided. 

Education & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s in Educational Counselling - University of Ottawa

  • Registered Psychotherapist

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor 

LANGUAGE

  • English

  • Spanish

  • Arabic

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Wala’a Farahat

Co-founder, Registered Psychotherapist

My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and incorporates Somatic Experiencing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I also draw from various therapeutic techniques to ensure my services are client centered and tailored to your needs. I am passionate about play therapy and the power of play, and am a member of the Canadian Association for Play Therapy.

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In person and virtual services provided. 

Education & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s in Counselling and Spirituality - Saint Paul University

  • Registered Psychotherapist

  • 3 Level training with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy

LANGUAGE

  • English

  • Arabic

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Amana Halawa

Qualifying Registered Psychotherapist 

My approach incorporates various techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy. Additionally, my education and work experience has well positioned me to provide spiritually oriented therapy.  I have a passion for working with clients from all walks of life, I prioritize cultivating a space for my clients to feel heard and understood throughout their therapeutic journey.

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Only virtual services provided.

Education & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s in Counselling Psychology

  • Counselling from an Islamic Theoretical Orientation

  • Continuing education certificates in Traditionally Islamically Intergraded Psychotherapy

LANGUAGE

  • English

  • French

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Getrude Adiele

Registered Social Worker

My approach to treatment necessitates therapeutic alliance, which encourages the mutual development of therapy goals. I use the family systems theory as a grounding modality based on the premise that most adult challenges are deeply rooted in childhood experiences. I recognize that no one approach is ideal for every Individual. Therefore, I draw from different clinical modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-centered approach, and biopsychosocial approach trauma-focused therapy. I have amassed training and experience in trauma, abuse, and addiction. I have experience working with BIPOC families and communities, facilitating family reunification.

 

Only virtual services provided. 

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Education & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Master's in Clinical Social work

  • Registered Social worker with CASW, OCSWSSW and ACSW

  • Certified training on Grief, Trauma and Strengthening families together

LANGUAGE

  • English

  • Igbo

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Nadeen almubarak

Registered Psychotherapist 

I approach psychotherapy from a collaborative point of view, with a focus on establishing a strong and transparent relationship with my clients, using different modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Trauma-informed Therapy, and Attachment-based techniques. I am committed to supporting clients in exploring and creating new narratives for their stories, ones that fit more closely with their goals in life.

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In person and virtual services provided. 

Education & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s in Counselling Psychology -University of Ottawa

  • Registered Psychotherapist

  • Certified in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

LANGUAGE

  • English

  • Arabic

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Ayaan islam

Administrative Assistant

I am starting my first year of the BSc Biomedical Science program at the University of Ottawa this fall. I am very excited to be working with Rubiks Counselling Services as I will have the opportunity to support the delivery of mental health services in my community. I am passionate about ending the stigma around mental health and providing accessible mental health services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. In my free time I enjoy finding new places to eat, working out and spending time with my friends and family.

Education & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma 2021

  • Ontario Scholar & Silver Medal Recipient 

LANGUAGE

  • English

  • French

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