Services
Mental Health & Counselling
Introduction
You're not alone. We're here to support you.
We know how difficult it can be to ask for help, especially when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, or relationship challenges, our team of caring, culturally aware, and spiritually sensitive professionals is here to support you.
Our approach to counselling is rooted in both modern psychological practices and Islamically-integrated principles. This means we understand your unique cultural and spiritual values and reflect them in the care we provide. Together, we can create a safe and non-judgmental space for healing and growth.
Our Impact
300
+
People served this year.
Getting Support
Access counselling in a way that works for you.
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Counsellors
Meet the team
Abeer Mourad
Registered Psychologist
Areej Oweida
Practicum Student
Asha Osman
Registered Social Worker
Hazim Al-Faouri
Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor
Homa, Fatemeh Ebrahimi
Registered Psychologist
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Iram Bilal
Registered Social Worker
Lule Girma Begashaw
Registered Psychologist
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Mahnum Iqbal
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Marina Fanous
Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Mona Abouguendia
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Naheed Amjad-Minhas
Registered Therapist
Nida Mir
Registered Dietitian
Sana Atiq-Omar
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Pyschotherapist
Wessam Abosaid
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Youssra Badr
Practicum Student
Next generation of mental health professionals
Training Program
Our Training Program supports the next generation of mental health professionals by providing a comprehensive, supervised learning environment grounded in culturally responsive and faith-informed practice. This program includes Provisional Psychologists completing their supervised hours as well as Counselling Practicum Students who are gaining hands-on clinical experience.
Through mentorship, clinical supervision, and direct client work, our trainees develop strong therapeutic skills while maintaining the high standards of care upheld by IslamicFamily’s Counselling Services.
We provide
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples & Marriage Counselling
Family Support
Children & Youth Psychotherapy
Groups & Workshops
People reach out to us for many reasons. Here are some of the most common concerns we support:
Anxiety disorders
Depression and sadness
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and loss
Stress and burnout
Relationship and marital challenges
Parenting and behavioural issues in children
Domestic violence or family conflict
Diversity-related factors
Life transitions (divorce, immigration, etc.)
Group & Workshop Programs
Join a Group Program
We offer specialized group programs throughout the year:
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Emotional Regulation Group (Men - Arabic & English)
A safe space for Arabic-speaking men to learn stress management and communication skills through an Islamic lens.
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Islamically Integrated CBT Group (Women - Urdu & English)
A 6-week group program for Muslim women combining faith-based practices and CBT tools to build confidence and manage stress.
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Islamically Integrated CBT Workshop (Men & Women - Urdu & English)
An interactive session that helps participants understand how thoughts impact emotions and actions through both Islamic and psychological frameworks.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Submit a referral form online. Our team will follow up within 2–5 business days to gather details and begin the intake process.
IslamicFamily offers counselling that is both culturally sensitive and spiritually grounded. The cost of a session depends on your income level and whether you have insurance coverage.
If you have insurance that includes counselling services, you will be asked to use that coverage first. After your insurance coverage is used up, you’ll pay the standard session fee. For individuals and families with low income, we offer highly subsidized rates. Low-income eligibility is determined based on household size and income, following Statistics Canada’s low-income cut-off thresholds.This structure helps us ensure that we can continue offering high-quality, accessible mental health support while prioritizing those who face financial barriers.
If you’d like to know more about the cost structure or whether you might qualify for a subsidy, we’re happy to guide you through that process. Please feel free to reach out to our team directly by emailing us at counselling@islamicfamily.ca.
When you pay for counselling at IslamicFamily, you're doing more than accessing professional mental health care; you're creating pathways for others in our community to heal too. Your payment helps ensure that culturally-rooted, Islamically-integrated support remains available to individuals who may not otherwise be able to afford it. It's a powerful act of care: tending to your own well-being while helping others in our community find strength, resilience, and hope.
Once the intake is completed, it can take 5 to 10 business days for your counsellor to reach out to you. For more urgent needs, please call our helpline at (780) 900-2777 between 10 am to 10 pm daily. If you're in a situation where you are unsafe or at risk, please call 911 immediately.
Yes. We follow strict confidentiality policies to protect your privacy. IslamicFamily is governed by Government of Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Counsellors are governed by Alberta's Health Information Act (HIA).
Our services are open to all. We welcome anyone seeking compassionate and culturally sensitive therapy.
Start Now
Request Counselling
Need help deciding? Call our Helpline at (780) 900-2777
