Ahad Syed
Peace be upon you! My name is Ahad and I am completing my Masters in Counselling Psychology at City University in Edmonton, AB. I am honoured and privileged to have the opportunity to be a part of your journey and path to healing.
My educational/professional background has equipped me to appreciate the various biological, psychological, and social aspects of life that contribute to our well-being. This, along with my experiences working with diverse individuals and various populations, including youth, parents, young adults, and individuals with disabilities, has equipped me to appreciate the unique aspects of what it means to be human.
My approach is culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and holistic, drawing from therapeutic models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), humanistic-existential therapy, and Carl Rogers' Person-Centred Approach (PCA).
Life is tough and challenging. However, the potential for healing lies within us, and we have more courage, strength, and capacity than we give ourselves credit for. I aim to create a therapeutic space that helps you acknowledge your strengths and capacity for healing. In this non-judgmental space, you deserve to feel safe, emotionally, culturally, and psychologically, as you navigate life’s complexities. Ensuring client safety is not just a clinical necessity, but a foundation of trust and dignity.
As an aspiring student therapist with a diverse cultural background, I recognize the challenges that can arise from the various aspects of our lives. I am drawn to helping clients reflect on the significance of their experiences and their unique identity, and how these can influence their interactions with others, the environment, and themselves. I also recognize the impact of stigma, particularly around men's mental health and for individuals from ethnic or racialized communities, where seeking support can sometimes feel like a weakness or cultural taboo. Part of my commitment is to help break down these barriers and affirm that reaching out for help is a courageous and powerful act.
By being more aware of our experiences and identity, we can come up with informed goals that align with who we are and who we hope to be. That being said, I also recognize that our experiences can bring forth various challenges into therapy, so I will commit to being flexible, and adapting to clients' needs to ensure they are receiving the best support from me as possible. To further this commitment, my goal is to be honest, humble, non-judgmental, and fully engaged with your concerns, so that you can be in a space that respects you fully as a unique individual.
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More About My specialties
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Trauma
LGBTQ+ and Gender Identity Counselling