About Me

    Hello, and welcome to Calm Connections where we can take the first step towards a thriving well-being. My name is Afraa and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with The College of Alberta Psychologists, as well as a registered Canadian Certified Counsellor with The Canadian Counselling Psychotherapy Association. I became a counselor because I am curious about people and their stories and how we can reduce suffering, learn to better manage our mental health, and improve our overall well-being through therapy. I believe in working collaboratively to create a therapeutic environment that is holistic, inclusive, anti-oppressive, to create a safe and accepting space.

I have my Masters in Counselling from Yorkville University and my bachelors in Psychology from Brock University. 

For my therapeutic approaches; I draw on a variety of counselling approaches that are trauma-informed, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based, Single Session Therapy, Brief Therapy, and EMDR, shifting approaches based on each person’s individual needs.

I know it can be daunting to choose a therapist, I am here to help you by offering a free 15 minute consultation to help answer any questions you might have about the therapeutic process.  Contact me to get the help you need, you are already taking the first step on your path to healing by exploring your options. We can start by exploring tools to help you develop coping strategies.