Seeking support can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. I am a registered social worker with over 8 years of experience providing compassionate and culturally responsive care. I specialize in helping refugees, young adults, youth, and children navigate anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, and other emotional challenges. My approach is strength-based and anti-oppressive, rooted in therapeutic models like Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. I work to create a safe and empowering space where all clients, regardless of race, religion, gender, or sexuality, feel seen, heard, and supported. If you’re looking to build resilience, improve your mental health, or find effective coping strategies, I’m here to guide you. Take the first step toward healing – reach out today.

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Maria Ahmed is a Registered Psychotherapist with nearly 10 years of experience in the mental-health field and 5.5 years in private practice, specializing in trauma, addictions, and complex family systems. Known for her grounding presence and emotionally attuned style, Maria helps individuals, couples, and families build self-awareness, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with the parts of themselves that have long been silenced or overwhelmed.

Maria’s clinical foundation began in rehabilitation centres supporting individuals with addictions and co-occurring disorders, where she gained deep experience working with crisis, relapse cycles, emotional regulation challenges, and the intersection between trauma and substance use. Her approach integrates Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Upon request, she also incorporates Islamic or Christian perspectives, offering culturally and spiritually aligned care.

Through The Breathing Space Therapy, Maria provides holistic, evidence-based psychotherapy within an environment designed to honour safety, compassion, and autonomy. She is currently completing her Clinical PsyD at California Southern University and remains active in community education, addictions programming, and developing innovative workshops rooted in somatic healing and trauma-informed practice.

Clients describe Maria as present, honest, and deeply supportive—someone who holds space with both gentleness and clarity, guiding them to move from survival toward meaningful growth and emotional freedom.

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Laiba Arif is a compassionate Neuro-Rehabilitation Therapist and Peer Support Anchor at The Breathing Space Therapy. She supports clients in rebuilding day-to-day functioning through structured routines, emotional regulation strategies, and practical skill-building. With a calm and steady presence, Laiba helps clients develop confidence, independence, and stability as they move through recovery and integrate therapeutic tools into everyday life.

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Medical Director, Mental Health & Addictions Consultant With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, Rimsha Arif brings a compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based approach to every client she supports. As a Registered Practical Nurse and Psychotherapist, she specializes in guiding individuals through complex mental health challenges, addiction recovery, trauma, and emotional regulation. Rimsha has completed advanced education from leading institutions, including: Harvard University – General Psychiatric Management (GPM) for Borderline Personality Disorder; Clinical Care for Autistic Adults Toronto Metropolitan University – Certificate in Psychology, Mental Health & Addictions York University – IV Therapy & Phlebotomy Certification Her practice integrates clinical expertise with empathy and human connection, creating a safe, inclusive space for healing and growth. Rimsha is especially passionate about supporting adults with autism, individuals with BPD, and those on their journey of recovery from addiction and trauma. Whether through psychotherapy, consultation, or wellness coaching, she is dedicated to helping clients build resilience, emotional balance, and long-term wellness.

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Sunnyna Khan is a compassionate social services professional dedicated to creating spaces where individuals feel seen, supported, and understood. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Family and Community Social Services and a Social Service Worker Diploma from the University of Guelph-Humber. With experience in counselling, program coordination, mental health support, and community outreach, Sunnyna has supported individuals through life transitions, stress, and anxiety with empathy and care. Her work is grounded in a solution-focused, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, empowering clients to rediscover their resilience and move toward meaningful growth and well-being.

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