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Welcome!

Get to Know Me

My name is Samaha Sufyan (pronounced Sa-Maa-Ha, three syllables, easy peesy).

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I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.

As a South Asian, immigrant, and Muslim woman, I arrived in Canada just over two years ago, driven by hope and the desire to create new opportunities for my family and myself.

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My journey—filled with both joy and challenge—has given me a deep understanding of the invisible burdens many women carry, especially those navigating major life transitions, cultural expectations, and the demands of caregiving. I know what it feels like to juggle motherhood while staying connected to your true self, and this fuels my commitment to creating a safe, therapeutic space for women, particularly from BIPOC and immigrant backgrounds.

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Experience

Who I Am & How I Work

My inspiration to pursue counseling emerged in my early teens, witnessing people around me suffer in silence without anyone to help. Over five years as a Clinical Psychologist working with children and parents, I gained insight into how emotional and psychological distress—whether related to women’s issues, paternal identity, or marital discord—can manifest in children’s adjustment, academic struggles, or emotional difficulties. I believe addressing these patterns is vital, as they often ripple across families and communities, perpetuating cycles that affect society at large.

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My own immigration journey to Canada uprooted me and left me feeling adrift in unfamiliar territory. I had to re-examine my identity, find my bearings, and learn to blend my roles as immigrant, parent, professional, and individual into a cohesive self. Navigating this largely alone, I uncovered resilience and a deeper understanding of how to cultivate belonging from within.

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Having walked this path, I believe in a compassionate, culturally aware, and collaborative approach. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward healing at your own pace. I draw from trauma-informed, psychodynamic, and attachment-based models while integrating evidence-based practices like IFS, CBT, somatic work, and schema therapy. My aim is to support your healing and growth, uniquely aligned with your needs.

Education

Bridge to Registration & Employment in Mental Health

Affiliations, Licences, Certifications

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), #20865

Mennonite New Life Center, Toronto, ON.

Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals

Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychology

Bahria University, Pakistan

The Foundations of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

CLI College, Toronto

Bachelor's of Science in Psychology

IIUI, Pakistan

Suicide Prevention Training

Gerstein Centre, Toronto

First Aid / CPR

Canadian Red Cross

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