Shafaq Ihtesham
À propos de Shafaq
Dans ses motsEducation and Training
Shafaq Ihtesham is a psychotherapist with a master's in applied psychology (Counselling) from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India. She completed specialized training through the Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM) at the Mennonite New Life Centre in Toronto, a program recognized by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Her educational journey is further supported by professional certifications, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) foundations and suicide prevention.
Therapeutic Approaches
Shafaq takes a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, striving to create a safe space for clients to explore and address their unique challenges. Her experience spans across diverse environments, including counseling in academic, community, and private settings. With a broad skill set in therapeutic modalities, Shafaq draws from
multiple therapeutic approaches:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)
- Solution-Focused therapy
- Dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-informed psychotherapy
- Mindfulness approaches
Shafaq has experience working with a range of presentations, diagnoses and goals. Some of the concerns his clients typically bring into therapy include:
- Marital & Romantic challenges
- Marital preparation
- Family Conflict
- Anxiety/ Depression
- Trauma
- Interpersonal Conflict
- Stress Management
- Self-esteem/Self-worth
- Body image
- Work-life balance
- Spiritual Issues
- Substance use difficulties
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
Personal Background
Drawing upon her lived Muslim experiences as well as her South Asian cultural identity, Shafaq brings a lived understanding of the cultural nuances, challenges, and strengths within these communities. She is passionate about supporting marginalized communities. She draws upon her personal and professional experiences to support clients from similar backgrounds, addressing culturally sensitive issues with empathy and insight. Shafaq's multicultural expertise enriches her therapeutic practice, providing clients with a nuanced approach that respects their identity and experiences.
- Traite souvent
- AddictionAdjustment disorderAgingAlcohol AbuseAngerAnger ManagementAnxietyBehavioral IssuesCommunication
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DepressionDrug AbuseEmotional AbuseGrief, loss, bereavementInfidelityRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSubstance AbuseSubstance UseTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress - Reçoit
- Adults (18+) · LGBTQ2+ · Seniors (65+) · Teens (13-17)
- Formation
- Master’s in Applied Psychology (Counselling) from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India · Professional certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) foundations and suicide prevention.
- Titres
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)
- Membre de
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) · Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)
Services & prices
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