On maternity leave. I am not booking sessions until I return in January 2027. You are welcome to send me a message in the meantime.
Online therapy across Ontario
Anxiety, Trauma, Relationships & Cultural Identity
When everything in life seems overwhelming, it takes courage to reach out. Telling your story, making space for your feelings, and honoring your experiences can be freeing.
Welcome!
Hi, I'm Aya! I am a Registered Psychotherapist based in Ottawa, offering online therapy to adult individuals and couples across Ontario, in English and Arabic. I have been in practice for over 6 years.
Whatever brings you here, you are more than the problem you are facing, and together we can look for the strengths already present in your story.
There is no perfect moment to begin. Whenever it feels right, reach out and we can set up a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
Areas of focus
These are the areas I have experience with, grouped to help you see where you might fit. Many people come in with more than one, and that is okay.
Growing up with a parental figure who was harsh or emotionally unavailable can shape how you see yourself and relate to others. Many of the people I work with learned early on to push their feelings down. Together we can make room for them, understand where they come from, and begin to heal.
For when stress, worry or low mood have taken over and your motivation is running low.
For when a harsh inner critic leaves you feeling never quite good enough.
A trauma-informed space to make sense of painful experiences, PTSD and loss, at your own pace.
Support in finding your footing through big changes, like graduating, starting a new job, retiring, or going through a separation or divorce.
For conflict, disconnection and other interpersonal struggles, on your own or as a couple. With couples, I draw on the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
For newcomers settling into life in Canada, children of immigrants and anyone living between cultures, in English or Arabic, with someone who understands both Arab and Canadian culture.
Getting started
Send a message through the form below, email, or call, whichever feels most comfortable for you.
A short phone call about what brings you to therapy, to see if we are a good fit.
Individual sessions for adults (50 minutes) or couples sessions (60 minutes), by video or phone anywhere in Ontario.
For couples: we begin with a free 15-minute consultation with both partners, then a first session together, followed by one individual session with each partner, and couples sessions from there.
My Approach
I use a personalized, integrative and trauma-informed approach to therapy, which allows me to meet the unique needs and experiences of my clients.
My approach is holistic and collaborative; it takes elements from:
I have experience in running short term and long term therapy as needed.
Fees and Insurance
$170individual session, 50 minutes
$200couples session, 60 minutes
Sliding scale or subsidized counselling is offered on a case by case basis.
As of June 2024, psychotherapy services by a Registered Psychotherapist are exempt from HST, so no tax is charged on session fees.
Your first 15-minute consultation is free.
I am registered as a provider with several insurance companies for convenience with payment process.
Direct billing to insurers is available upon request.
Contact Me
Send a short message and I will be in touch to arrange your free 15-minute consultation.
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