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Solafa Ahmed

Psychologist
Registered Provisional Psychologist at Calgary Counselling and Psychology Centre
Calgary, Alberta, T2J 7E4

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About Solafa Ahmed

Salam and hello. A client once shared a quote by Ram Dass that resonated with me: “We’re all just walking each other home.” Every time I “walk a client home,” I feel honoured. I believe that everyone is born with an immense amount of strength, but it can be hard to see your strength when you are going through a hard time. My work as a psychologist is built on the foundation of a trusting relationship, non-judgmental space, and the positive regard I offer to my clients. I work collaboratively with my clients, supporting them in acknowledging and embracing their strengths and moving gently towards change.

My passion for helping others has made my counselling journey an exciting one. For me, helping is about meeting my clients where they are and creating a safe space that allows for vulnerability. My work provides opportunities for people to express their feelings, thoughts, and worries, and in return I offer kindness and expertise. Together with my clients, I assess readiness for change and provide the help necessary to make decisions and take action.

My therapeutic lens is strengths-based and compassionate; I appreciate and attune to individuals’ diversity, culture, and experiences. My experience across various countries and cultures affords me a unique understanding of intersectionality and minority identities and my focus on client strengths creates positive change for those who are struggling. I am able to offer counselling services in both English and Arabic.

In the counselling room, I draw from Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I work with my clients to find the general approach and specific interventions that make the most sense for them and their situation. My clinical areas of interest are anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationships, and religion and spirituality. I enjoy working with adults and couples.

I look forward to meeting you, hearing your story, and building a genuine relationship wherein you can trust me to walk you home!

Sect
Sunni
Ethnicity
Other
I speak
Arabic English

My Credentials, Specialities & Practice

I conduct therapy
Both in person and online
Credentials Choice
I am pre-licensed or under supervision
License Number
College of Alberta Psychologists-P6863
License State/Province, Country
Alberta,Canada
Year I began practice
2018
Education
BA in Psychology
MSc in Counselling Psychology
Additional Credentials
Membership: Psychologists Association of Alberta & Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Top 3 Specialties
Anxiety Coping Skills Relationship Issues
Issues
Anger Management Career Guidance Depression Domestic Violence Grief Life Transitions Marital and Premarital Mood Disorders Parenting Spirituality Suicidal Ideation Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Integrative Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Therapy
Modality
Individual Couples
Age Specialty
Adults (18+)
Finances & Insurance
Alberta Blue Cross insurance

Contact Information

Practice/Organization Name
Calgary Counselling and Psychology Centre
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Location
10325 Bonaventure Dr SE
Suite 402 Willow Park Centre
Calgary, Alberta, T2J 7E4
Canada
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