Husainat, Registered Psychotherapist, completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Mental Health with a minor in Psychology at Carleton University, and her master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

Over the years, she has been involved in activism and advocacy to break the stigma surrounding mental health, and address the need for accessibility to mental health services for racialized communities and all communities.

With a therapeutic presence of compassion, warmth and non-judgement, she provides counselling to clients through an anti-oppressive, intersectional and culturally sensitive lens that acknowledges and supports each client’s unique cultural identity and context.

Husainat, Registered Psychotherapist, completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Ment... Read More

Welcome. I’m Ariette and I support clients 13+. Together, we can work towards health of mind and emotions. As an Asian-American woman/therapist of colour, I am passionate about working with East-Asian minorities and racialized folx and decolonizing and destigmatizing mental health, especially for offspring of immigrants. My approach is both directive & collaborative with my patients. Integrating theories of emotion-focussed therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and narrative therapy, I assist individuals in emotional management and building resilience. Upon request and with consent, I can also provide Christian-based counselling.

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Ariette is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Tyndale University graduate with a Master of Divinity degree in Clinical Counselling. In the course of her professional journey, she has previously worked in mental health settings providing therapeutic attention and compassionate clinical care to clients presenting with anxiety, life stress, grief, trauma experiences, depression and more. She has also facilitated psych-educational workshops and psychotherapy groups around practicing self-care, boundaries, emotional grounding & distress tolerance.

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If you wish to schedule an appointment outside of Ariette’s available booking times, kindly contact our office at 613 417 7741 between Monday and Friday, our administrator will assist you in arranging an alternative appointment slot, or you may email Ariette directly at ariette@blissfulbalancecounselling.com

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As a passionate therapist, my approach is all about collaboration and understanding. I work in helping teens and adults navigate the complexities of their emotions and relationships. With a deep appreciation for diverse backgrounds and a trauma-informed perspective, I tailor evidence-based methods to your unique journey. Together, we’ll cultivate resilience, unleash your potential and uncover the tools you need to flourish. Your path to healing and transformation starts here.

As a passionate therapist, my approach is all about collaboration and understanding. I work in he... Read More

Whether this is the first time you’re seeking out therapy or if you have done this before, the process can be overwhelming. I strive to create a warm and supportive environment for you to feel safe, heard, and validated.

Using a cross-cultural and trauma-informed lens, we can collaboratively unpack difficult topics to reach your desired goals and ultimately achieve growth and healing.

Ghadir is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) member of the CRPO. She completed her Master of Education in clinical counselling at the University of Ottawa. Prior to that, she completed a Master of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in child development at Carleton University.

Throughout her career, she has amassed experience in various mental health settings, such as a crisis call center, a refugee settlement agency, and several schools, to provide counselling and crisis intervention to youth and adults.

Whether this is the first time you’re seeking out therapy or if you have done this before, the pr... Read More

In an ever changing world it can be challenging to remain grounded and find our balance. By respecting the uniqueness of each client, I endeavour to nurture a warm, compassionate, culturally sensitive and judgement free environment where you will feel comfortable sharing your challenges and experiences. Building on your unique strengths, we will work towards growth and healing to help you achieve your therapeutic goals and a sense of fulfilment.

Danielle is a Counselling Intern with two Masters degrees from Saint Paul University in both Individual and Couple Counselling. Over the past twenty years she has provided peer support to new parents as they transition to a new life. These life experiences can be exciting, emotional, stressful, challenging in unexpected ways and exhausting all at the same time. Danielle enjoys journeying with people as they discover new ways of being.

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Rania is a Registered Psychotherapist member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field.

She uses an integrative counselling approach with individuals and couples. Rania tailors her approach to your needs and works collaboratively with you to set your goals for therapy. With empathy and non-judgement, Rania help you increase self-compassion and mindfulness. She also gently challenge any unhealthy thinking patterns that may be present. Perspective is key!

With these experiences, Rania aims to help guide you to better cope with these difficulties and restore balance and bliss in your life.

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What problem do you strive to overcome? Problem: In challenging situations, we sometimes struggle to understand and express our feelings and thoughts. This can limit our ability to problem-solve, to think creatively and critically about our situation and learn and growth through it. Solution: I integrate techniques from art therapy and yoga, including writing and drawing exercises, in order to recruit diverse parts of the psyche which can be helpful with processing challenging emotions and with engaging in interpersonal problem-solving. Result: I strive to support people in feeling a strong sense of agency in their own lives. I hope that they will gain a greater mastery of their emotions and develop problem-solving skills that will support them in their relationships. Experience: Anna is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from York University. She completed a self-designed Individualized Studies Undergraduate Degree from Trent University in The Creative Arts and Well Being. She is also an Ontario Certified Teacher with experience teaching primary, junior, and intermediate students. She enjoys using arts-based approaches in combination with other modalities. She is a certified yoga teacher and uses mindfulness practices and breathing techniques to help clients with managing emotions. She is a queeridentified person and enjoys working with members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community

What problem do you strive to overcome? Problem: In challenging situations, we sometimes struggle... Read More