Ghazaleh (she/her) is a Practicum Student Counsellor currently completing a Master of Counselling degree at City University. She is suited to helping adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, identity and attachment wounds, trauma/intergenerational trauma, and for couples seeking support with communication and repair. She has experience supporting people from diverse cultures and migratory histories and is passionate about supporting individuals as they explore identity, emotional well-being, family dynamics, and the impact of culture and systems on their lives. She brings a warm, grounded, and culturally attuned approach to her work and is committed to creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported exactly as they are. Ghazaleh offers therapy in Farsi and English.
How I Can Help You
If you’re navigating low mood or anxiety, carrying grief, or exploring attachment wounds, I may be a good fit. I often meet adults who want to feel less alone, more grounded, and more connected—to themselves and to others. I also work with couples who care about their relationship and may want support with communication, repair, and the impact of earlier experiences. I hold a culturally sensitive lens, have experience supporting people from different cultures and migratory histories, and offer sessions in Farsi and English.
My style is warm, collaborative, and steady. We’ll go at a pace that feels manageable. I tend to slow things down so we can notice emotions in the moment and respond with care. I work from an attachment‑based and trauma‑informed lens, drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I also pay attention to how culture, power, and systems shape our experiences. My hope is that therapy feels like a respectful, non‑judgmental space where your voice and values lead the work.
Issues I Can Help With
I am a practicum student counsellor completing my Master of Counselling at City University. My background includes work in crisis and women’s health settings and with refugees navigating displacement and cultural transition. I have experience supporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds and migratory histories.
In terms of my experience, I have volunteered in crisis and women’s health settings, supporting individuals through emotional challenges, safety concerns, and systemic barriers. These experiences strengthened my commitment to advocacy, equity, and compassionate care.
I have also worked with refugees in Germany, supporting individuals and families coping with displacement, trauma, cultural transitions, and identity-related challenges. This experience deepened my understanding of resilience and the complexities of navigating new cultural environments.
In addition, my upbringing in Iran has given me personal insight into the impacts of restrictive norms, cultural expectations, and systemic inequalities. These lived experiences enrich my work with immigrants, refugees, and individuals navigating cross-cultural identities or family transitions.
I continue to expand my training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, trauma-informed practice, and relational approaches, with a strong interest in integrating feminist and social-justice-oriented perspectives into my counselling work.
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FAQ
What happens in the first session?
We’ll talk about what brings you in, what you hope might shift, and what feels most urgent. We’ll set a starting plan together and move at a comfortable pace.
Do you work with both individuals and couples?
Yes. I am able to support you with individual goals or as a couple in a relationship—depending on what would support you best.
Do you offer virtual and in‑person sessions?
Yes—both. I offer in‑person sessions in Vancouver on Sundays and secure video or phone sessions throughout the week, day time, evenings and weekends.
Do you work with cross‑cultural and migration‑related concerns?
Yes. I have experience supporting people from different cultures and migratory histories, such as with experiences of displacement and acculturation stress.
What languages do you offer?
I offer therapy in Farsi and English.
Do you offer free or pro-bono therapy?
Yes, depending on my caseload capacity. Please fill out the form on our Contact page to inquire or visit Rates & Policies for more information.
Do you offer direct billing?
Practicum student services are unfortunately not covered by direct billing. Only services provided by an RCC or RSW may be covered by direct billing.
We would be happy to hear from you and book a free consultation for you. If you’re interested in getting in touch with us, fill out our contact form and let us know if there is a counsellor you’d prefer to work with. We will do our best to accommodate requests based on counsellor availability and specialty.
