Meet the Therapist

I’m Shazia

Life’s biggest transitions deserve gentle, steady support. I work with women and girls aged 12 and up, with a particular focus on perinatal mental health — from pregnancy and birth to the early, tender months of motherhood. Whether you are navigating a new identity, a career change, or healing from trauma, our work together is collaborative, evidence-based, and culturally attuned. Here, you can slow down, be fully heard, and rediscover the resilience already within you.

Our Philosophy

Healing begins when you feel truly heard. Shazia meets each person with warmth and curiosity, honoring your story and the strength you already carry. Grounded in trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and evidence-based care, our work together is a gentle collaboration—offering women and individuals aged 12 and up a calm, inclusive space to move through life's transitions with clarity and compassion.

Experience & Credentials

Education & Training

Grounded in formal therapeutic study, Shazia holds a Diploma in Professional Counselling, a certification in Perinatal Mental Health, and training as a Birthing From Within childbirth educator.

Therapeutic Specialization

A trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach to the emotional landscape of pregnancy, postpartum, and life’s major transitions — supporting women and youth aged 12 and up.

Professional Background

Former Department Manager of mental health services at MCCF and founder of its Health and Wellness Fair. Shazia has led childbirth education groups, advocated for mental health in schools and international associations, and volunteered in crisis intervention and community sisters’ circles.

Your Journey Matters

Reaching out can feel tender, and that is okay. A short, no-pressure conversation is a gentle place to begin. We will listen, answer your questions, and help you sense whether this is the right support for you and your growing family.

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