Zuraida dada

C.Psych., R.Psych.,

Registered Psychologist (S.A.) CPHR (Ret.)

Director

I am a seasoned psychologist with 20 years of experience specializing in adult individual therapy. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transition, life coaching and Executive Coaching. I also specialize in conducting psychological assessments for return-to-work and medical information purposes. I am CBT trained and EMDR certified and I use an eclectic approach to therapy. I am action oriented and solutions focused. I create a warm, safe environment for you. I am empathetic, caring and a good listener.

I am committed to helping you reconnect with yourself, to strengthen your resiliency, and your coping strategies so that you can overcome the situation you are facing and live a life that is meaningful and fulfilling for you.

I have personal experience overcoming depression, anxiety, stress and trauma and can empathize with you and share my own strategies in successfully dealing with these symptoms and situations. I also work with other mental health practitioners/specialists (e.g. Doctors, Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses), enabling holistic and comprehensive care

I am a seasoned trainer, facilitator and public speaker. I am the recipient of the PAA’s Contributor of the Year award (2020) and the CPA’s John C Service Award (2021).

Benazir Sindhi

Registered Provisional Psychologist (P6097). B.A., MC.

Hello! My name is Benazir and I work with children (ages 5+), adolescents, young adults, parents, and schools. I specialize in helping young people affected by trauma, grief and loss, separation/ divorce, complex behavioural concerns, emotional dysregulation, racism and discrimination, ADHD, depression, and anxiety.

In counselling, I practice from a systemic and trauma-informed lens which means that I do not only focus on what a person’s behaviour is, but on the why. This means I try and understand what are the reasons for the behaviour, what relief does the behaviour provide currently, and what is happening or has happened in the child’s world? Depending on the individual needs of the client, I utilize play and art interventions along with narrative approaches. I am trained and experienced in suicide intervention and prevention, and non-suicidal self-injury. In addition to my training as a therapist, I have close to eleven years of mental health experience. I specialize in complex behaviours, Trauma Informed Care, anti-racism training and programming, mental health promotion workshops, and parent workshops. I offer behaviour consultations and various mental health workshops to schools as well.

My lived experience has allowed me to connect with my clients in some of the most beautiful and unique ways. Whether or not this is the first time you are seeking a therapist, I commend you on the courage and patience that it takes. I invite you to a free consultation so we can meet, you can ask me any questions you may have, and see if this feels like a fit for you.

Please note: I am a registered provisional psychologist practicing under supervision Mental Health Experience: 11 Years Registered Provisional Psychologist with College of Alberta Psychologists Licence: Alberta / P6097 School: - Masters of Counselling (2021)(City University of Seattle) - Bachelor of Arts- Psychology (2015) (University of Calgary) Supervisor: Joanne Ginter Supervisor Licence: Alberta / 1589