About Me

The Quintessential Experience

Shazia Khan-Heard RTC 2313

Shazia is a BIPOC first generation Canadian. She holds a Diploma in Professional Counselling and is dedicated to Maternal Mental Health and Childbirth Education. She is accredited by Postpartum Support International and Birthing from Within

The heart of her work is centred on impacting lives through accessible mental health services for women. She makes it her mission to allow women to have the space they require to feel safe and understood. Shazia believes that education is a never-ending road in life

Shazia volunteers as the Manager/Programs Director for the Mental Health team for the Muslim Community Care Foundation to not only bring awareness to mental health in her local community but to also provide resources.

Quintessential Counselling is a BIPOC woman owned and operated mental health provider that has been offering services in British Columbia since 2017.