Our Team

Basmah Ahmed

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
M.A., RP(Q) (she/her)
In today’s fast-paced world, feeling overwhelmed or isolated can be a natural response, especially when balancing high aspirations and past challenges. If the demands of work and life have left you burnt out, impacting your relationships or sense of self, remember that you’re not alone in seeking change. Taking this step toward support reflects a profound strength and a deep, inner knowing that life can feel different.

With personal experience navigating anxiety and early trauma, I bring both empathy and expertise to our sessions. My therapeutic approach is gentle and grounded, focusing on slowing down to understand and address each part of your inner world. Together, we’ll explore your needs and values, sometimes through creative or visual methods that help make sense of complex feelings and foster a safe, steady environment where real growth can emerge.

There is so much more out there than what you can see right now. The desire for change takes courage, and even when everything feels challenging, showing up here today is a testament to your strength. Fear is often a part of this process, but it’s also a sign that you’re ready for growth. There’s a part of you that knows things can be different, and I'm here to help you explore that potential.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
Yes

AVAILABILITY
Mon & Thurs: 4pm-9pm

POPULATIONS
• Individuals • Teens (16+) • Women • 2SLGBTQ+ • Immigrants and Newcomers •

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
• Anxiety • Inner Child Work • Trauma Recovery • Sexual Abuse • Life Transitions • Work Stress & Careers •
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THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

  • Internal Family Systems
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
  • Somatic Experiencing
  • Inner Child Work


TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Traditional Islamic Integrated Psychotherapy Level I, Khalil Centre, 2024
  • Internal Family Systems for Grief, Anxiety, and Complex Trauma, PESI, 2024
  • Emotion-Focused Individual Treatment for Trauma, PESI, 2023
  • Embodied Activism (Somatic Approach to Social Justice), The Embody Lab, 2022
  • Trauma-Informed CBT Interventions, PESI, 2022
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills, Psychwire/PESI, 2022
  • Solution-Focused Career Counselling, Sarah Delicate Training, 2021

get to know me outside of therapy

  • I love the outdoors. I am always either on a trail or in a garden. Sometimes I feel like I have a lot more in common with trees than with people.
  • I am obsessed with coffee. I almost always have a mug in my hand - french press, espresso, drip coffee - anything goes.
  • I love writing - I have a journal or a notebook with me. I am a secret spoken word poet. I love putting experiences into words.

small steps,
big changes

We're here for you whenever you're ready to take the first step.