Heather Awad

As past-experiences, postpartum depression, or relationship and couple challenges make it hard to move forward, counselling can help you feel more grounded and in control again. With 18 years of experience across Canada, Egypt, and The Netherlands, I provide culturally responsive therapeutic support to individuals, couples, and families. 

Opening pandora’s box of past traumatic memories and emotions is probably the most difficult thing you will ever do. It’s those very memories, and haunting thoughts and feelings that hold you down like an anchor and can surface in the form of anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, and unhealthy coping mechanisms.

"The greatest glory in living, lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela

When it comes to mental health, you may fall into deep emotional holes feeling lost, confused, and alone. Yet, with every fall you can learn how to rise. This is where I come in as your counsellor.  I will be walking alongside you to process and reconcile your past to feel grounded in your present.

One of the most valuable parts of seeking therapeutic support is the opportunity to speak to someone outside of your social circle in an environment free of judgment, opinions and unsolicited advice. I look forward to being that person for you. Together, we will ensure that you have the necessary tools in your toolbox to increase resiliency, feel empowered and to find a greater sense of purpose.

I Can Support You With:

• Anxiety and depression
• Trauma (including PTSD and complex trauma)
• Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety
• Reproductive mental health (pregnancy, pregnancy loss, fertility
stress, adjustment to parenthood)
• Relationship and couples concerns (communication,
connection, transitions, infidelity)
 

What You Can Expect From Our Work Together:

• A safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment
• Support at a pace that feels comfortable for you
• Practical tools to strengthen resilience and coping
• Help understanding patterns that may be holding you back
• Evidence-based strategies tailored to your needs
 

Therapeutic Approaches used in Sessions, include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) – ‘used for trauma treatment’
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Brief Eclectic Psychotherapy for PTSD (BEPP)
• Schema Therapy
 • Solution-Focused Therapy

Sessions are offered virtually for your comfort and convenience. Services are available in both English and Arabic.

To Schedule a Consultation:

• Feel free to email, or call me to schedule a time that best suits you for a free 15-min phone consultation.