Aelea Syed MA, RP (Qualifying)

Everyone has unique lived experiences which impact how one views themselves and the world around them. Regardless of your experiences and what you may be going through, I aim to create a safe and non-judgemental space for you to share your life story and work collaboratively to discover or rediscover your values and meaning in life. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Q), one of my key passions is to help people discover their inner strengths and foster positive growth. I help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma-related concerns or coping with various life and role transitions

I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling and Spirituality from Saint Paul University and the University of Ottawa. I believe in lifelong professional development and stay up to date on current & effective treatment approaches tailored to individual clients. I am a Member of the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I provide clinical services to individuals (adolescents and adults).

I believe that self-awareness and acceptance are key to healing and can be integrated by enhancing mindfulness, somatic experiencing, emotion regulation and self-compassion. I draw from integrative therapeutic techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. My approach to therapy is compassionate and culturally sensitive and I strive to encourage a supportive environment to reach a place of healing and growth. 

Taking the first step to reaching out can be difficult so I first want to thank you for taking this step and beginning this journey towards healing. I hope to support you and make this process as easy as I can. Don’t hesitate to contact me for a free consultation.