About Farah
###Farah Slaihi MEd-C (Student Counsellor)
Supervised by Lacey Poltorasky MA, RCC #17824, CCC #10003956
Richmond (in-person), and Online across AB, BC, SK, MB, NL, NU, YT)
Hi I'm Farah,
Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming. Many people reach out when they feel stuck, anxious, or unsure of where to begin. My goal is to offer a warm, supportive space where you can slow down, feel understood, and start making sense of what you’re experiencing.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, using a trauma-informed and strength-based approach grounded in person-centred therapy. I also integrate mindfulness and somatic awareness to help you reconnect with your inner resources, build emotional insight, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I am trained in Child-Centred Play Therapy and Dr. Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry® approach, and I am currently training in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy. This allows me to support individuals, children, and couples in ways that are collaborative and tailored to their unique needs.
I am currently completing my Master’s Degree in School Counselling through City University and bring several years of experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings. I currently coordinate a life skills program for teens, where I support youth in developing emotional awareness, coping skills, and confidence.
As someone who comes from a North African (Moroccan) cultural background and has lived experience navigating different cultural spaces and life transitions, I understand the stress, resilience, and emotional complexity that can come with balancing family, work, and personal growth.
I am fluent in English, French, and Arabic, and I welcome clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. My aim is to help you feel safe, supported, and empowered as we work together toward meaningful change.
What brings me a sense of ease in my personal life? Dance. Dance has always been part of who I am. Salsa, in particular, reminds me to trust the rhythm of the moment, helps me reconnect with the present, and allows me to step out of my thoughts and let the music - and my dance partner - guide the movement.
###Areas of Focus (Individuals: Children, Adolescents, Teens, Adults; Couples, and Families)
> ADD/ADHD
> Anxiety
> Asperger's Syndrome
> Autism
> Coping Skills
> Depression
> Developmental Disorders
> Divorce
> Education and Learning Difficulties
> Family Conflict
> Grief
> Intellectual Disabilities
> Life Transitions
> Marital and Premarital
> Multicultural Challenges
> Parenting
> Peer Relationships
> Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
> School Issues
> Self-Esteem
> Self-Harming
> Stress
> Suicidal Ideation
> Trauma & PTSD
> Women's Issues
###Modalities
> Compassionate Inquiry (Dr. Gabor Mate)
> Gottman Method (Couples Therapy)
> Person-Centred
> Play Therapy
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