Anooshy Shahid

About the Counsellor:

Anooshy Shahid (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with one year of experience as a Registered Psychotherapist and three years of experience in the mental health field. Known for her warm and inclusive approach utilizing empathy, empowerment, and cultural awareness, she is dedicated to fostering a supportive and safe healing space for individuals.

Philosophy:

Anooshy believes in collaboratively working with clients on their journey of self-discovery by providing a safe space for them to process their thoughts and feelings, and discuss the challenges that have shaped their life today. She is committed to validating the experiences of her clients while helping them discover their strengths, develop skills, build connections, and work towards fulfilling their goals.

Therapeutic Approach:

Anooshy implements a non-judgmental and integrative therapeutic approach that combines modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), emotion-focused therapy, and strength-based therapy. Anooshy tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. She believes every client deserves a therapeutic approach that meets their needs and is set at a pace that is right for them.

• Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
• Emotionally Focused (EFT)
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Based
• Culturally Sensitive
• Solution Focused (SFBT)
• Trauma-Informed

Focus Areas:

In her practice, Anooshy focuses on anxiety, empowerment and self-esteem, navigating life transitions, burnout and stress management, and managing symptoms of ADHD. She is particularly adept in creating a warm and trusting environment for clients to explore past experiences and commit to meaningful change.