Registered clinical counsellor. Born and raised in East Africa, currently in BC. I take pride in empowering and helping individuals to see their true potential. I understand how anxiety, trauma, life transitions, identity issues, depression, low self-esteem/confidence, lack of self-love, detachment and complicated relationships can negatively impact us from living the life we want.
I believe we have the answers to our questions as we know ourselves more than anyone else. I am here to understand you and provide guidance and support in areas you struggle with.Take me on a tour of your life, and let’s face those negative thoughts, feelings and emotions that discourage and frighten you from moving forward.
As a therapist and confidence coach, I am compassionate, genuine, open, patient, easy going and non-judgmental. I provide a safe space where you can express yourself authentically and freely.
Registered clinical counsellor. Born and raised in East Africa, currently in BC. I take pride in empowering and helping individuals to see their true potential. I understand how anxiety, trauma, life transitions, identity issues, depression, low self-esteem/confidence, lack of self-love, detachment and complicated relationships can negatively impact us from living the life we want.
I believe we have the answers to our questions as we know ourselves more than anyone else. I am here to understand you and provide guidance and support in areas you struggle with.Take me on a tour of your life, and let’s face those negative thoughts, feelings and emotions that discourage and frighten you from moving forward.
As a therapist and confidence coach, I am compassionate, genuine, open, patient, easy going and non-judgmental. I provide a safe space where you can express yourself authentically and freely.
As a holistic Social Worker, I place a strong emphasis on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions of health and wellness. I work within an inclusive, trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that incorporates principles of intersectionality. Moreover, I practice from a culturally relevant, client-centred, strength-based, non-judgemental, collaborative approach. With compassion, honesty, warmth, and presence, I hope to hold space for clients to use their innate curiosity and introspection to address the root causes of their challenges, strengthen relationships, and build meaningful social connections.
I incorporate elements of various therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Attachment-focused Psychotherapy, Trauma Therapy, and Mindfulness. I include trauma-informed principles into practice, that also considers the impacts of complex trauma, racial trauma, intergenerational and multigenerational trauma on individuals and communities, particularly Black and Indigenous communities.
As a holistic Social Worker, I place a strong emphasis on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions of health and wellness. I work within an inclusive, trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that incorporates principles of intersectionality. Moreover, I practice from a culturally relevant, client-centred, strength-based, non-judgemental, collaborative approach. With compassion, honesty, warmth, and presence, I hope to hold space for clients to use their innate curiosity and introspection to address the root causes of their challenges, strengthen relationships, and build meaningful social connections.
I incorporate elements of various therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Attachment-focused Psychotherapy, Trauma Therapy, and Mindfulness. I include trauma-informed principles into practice, that also considers the impacts of complex trauma, racial trauma, intergenerational and multigenerational trauma on individuals and communities, particularly Black and Indigenous communities.
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, a 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 their 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. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples from minority backgrounds, but regardless of your skin colour, gender, culture, or religious background, you are welcome in my counselling space. In addition to my own life experience, my professional experience, both in Canada and abroad, helps to foster a deep understanding of the challenges faced by diverse populations. My focus on the intersectionality of the multiple identities of my clients fosters a safe therapeutic environment, particularly for those with experiences of oppression.
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, a 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 their 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. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples from minority backgrounds, but regardless of your skin colour, gender, culture, or religious background, you are welcome in my counselling space. In addition to my own life experience, my professional experience, both in Canada and abroad, helps to foster a deep understanding of the challenges faced by diverse populations. My focus on the intersectionality of the multiple identities of my clients fosters a safe therapeutic environment, particularly for those with experiences of oppression.
Our lives and all the intersecting parts can be too much to bear at times. Carrying around trauma, negative self-talk and heavy emotions is exhausting and impacts the mind and body. Having someone actively listen without blame, shame or judgment can be the life line needed when your struggling to cope, or just seeking balance and change. I am a Registered Social Worker and have over 18 years of experience working with individuals with complex mental health and addiction issues. Working with clients from diverse backgrounds, I provide professional and confidential counselling to address a number of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, coping skills, self harming behaviours, communication skills and relationship issues. I believe in treating the whole person and tailor treatment to meet each individual’s personal needs and treatment goals. I work from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed perspective and am trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution- Focused Brief Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed treatment and Gottman Method of Couples therapy. I would be honored for you to share your story with me. Together, we can explore, unpack and work through new and old issues and challenges, locate yourself in your daily situations, reflect and influence positive change in your life.
Our lives and all the intersecting parts can be too much to bear at times. Carrying around trauma, negative self-talk and heavy emotions is exhausting and impacts the mind and body. Having someone actively listen without blame, shame or judgment can be the life line needed when your struggling to cope, or just seeking balance and change. I am a Registered Social Worker and have over 18 years of experience working with individuals with complex mental health and addiction issues. Working with clients from diverse backgrounds, I provide professional and confidential counselling to address a number of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, coping skills, self harming behaviours, communication skills and relationship issues. I believe in treating the whole person and tailor treatment to meet each individual’s personal needs and treatment goals. I work from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed perspective and am trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution- Focused Brief Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed treatment and Gottman Method of Couples therapy. I would be honored for you to share your story with me. Together, we can explore, unpack and work through new and old issues and challenges, locate yourself in your daily situations, reflect and influence positive change in your life.
Our purpose is to support as many individuals, families, communities, and organizations, to see sustainable change. We are committed to guiding all of those we serve, patiently and safely out of challenging experiences, and towards healing, allowing them to thrive and live out their purpose authentically. We provide therapy to individuals 5+, families and couples. We also provide leadership coaching as well as various workshops.
Our purpose is to support as many individuals, families, communities, and organizations, to see sustainable change. We are committed to guiding all of those we serve, patiently and safely out of challenging experiences, and towards healing, allowing them to thrive and live out their purpose authentically. We provide therapy to individuals 5+, families and couples. We also provide leadership coaching as well as various workshops.
Joan Manning, MA is Principal at Resilient Focus Counselling and Consulting. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with many years of experience in providing counselling and therapy services to youth, individuals and families. She has occupied and continues to function in roles such as Director of Clinical Services, clinical supervisor to mental health therapists and Executive Director of a community service organization.
Joan is passionate about the delivery and accessibility of mental health services and counselling supports to the black community.
Her area of focus includes depression and anxiety, social issues, stress, and relationship. She utilizes a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, Solution Focus Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness.
Joan Manning, MA is Principal at Resilient Focus Counselling and Consulting. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with many years of experience in providing counselling and therapy services to youth, individuals and families. She has occupied and continues to function in roles such as Director of Clinical Services, clinical supervisor to mental health therapists and Executive Director of a community service organization.
Joan is passionate about the delivery and accessibility of mental health services and counselling supports to the black community.
Her area of focus includes depression and anxiety, social issues, stress, and relationship. She utilizes a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, Solution Focus Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness.
Resolution Life Coaching is a life coach service focused on helping individuals, couples, and families access their inner being and reach their full potential while living an authentic and purposeful life.
Resolution Life Coaching offers a non-judgemental, professional, respectful, and safe place to share and learn. Sessions are designed with you in mind and at a pace that caters to your style and journey. We provide you with the freedom to be seen, heard, and supported while teaching you ways to prepare for or overcome your life’s challenges.
These sessions will involve working through and addressing your needs and aspirations, reviewing progress or changes from our last session, and exploring options, solutions, and action steps to move you closer to your desired outcome.
Personalized coaching is available for:
Individuals
Couples / Parents
Youth & Teens
Families
Small Groups
Resolution Life Coaching is a life coach service focused on helping individuals, couples, and families access their inner being and reach their full potential while living an authentic and purposeful life.
Resolution Life Coaching offers a non-judgemental, professional, respectful, and safe place to share and learn. Sessions are designed with you in mind and at a pace that caters to your style and journey. We provide you with the freedom to be seen, heard, and supported while teaching you ways to prepare for or overcome your life’s challenges.
These sessions will involve working through and addressing your needs and aspirations, reviewing progress or changes from our last session, and exploring options, solutions, and action steps to move you closer to your desired outcome.
Personalized coaching is available for:
Individuals
Couples / Parents
Youth & Teens
Families
Small Groups
Your Story Counselling Services offers Individual, Couples, Family, Sex & Trauma Therapy, Online and In-Office in Vaughan Ontario.
Serving the Greater Toronto Area, Our BIPOC team of clinicians offers a safe, non-judgmental environment in order to support you in your healing journey. Whatever the issue or struggle may be, you do not have to face it alone.
Contact us for a free 15-minute no obligation consultation to begin your journey today.
Visit us at www.yourstorycounselling.com for more details.
Your Story Counselling Services offers Individual, Couples, Family, Sex & Trauma Therapy, Online and In-Office in Vaughan Ontario.
Serving the Greater Toronto Area, Our BIPOC team of clinicians offers a safe, non-judgmental environment in order to support you in your healing journey. Whatever the issue or struggle may be, you do not have to face it alone.
Contact us for a free 15-minute no obligation consultation to begin your journey today.
Visit us at www.yourstorycounselling.com for more details.
My name is Afraa Akasha (She/Her) and I am a Mental Health Therapist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology with a designation of a Certified Canadian Counsellor (C.C.C).
I was born in Sudan and moved to Canada when I was a child. I became a counselor because I am curious about people and their stories and how you can learn to better manage your mental health and improve your overall well-being through therapy. I believe the therapeutic environment needs to be holistic, inclusive, and anti-oppressive, and can take into account your lived experiences and intersectionality
For my therapeutic approaches; I draw on a variety of counseling approaches that are trauma-informed, Strengths-based, Single Session therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR, shifting approaches based on each person’s individual needs.
Contact me to get the help you need
My name is Afraa Akasha (She/Her) and I am a Mental Health Therapist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology with a designation of a Certified Canadian Counsellor (C.C.C).
I was born in Sudan and moved to Canada when I was a child. I became a counselor because I am curious about people and their stories and how you can learn to better manage your mental health and improve your overall well-being through therapy. I believe the therapeutic environment needs to be holistic, inclusive, and anti-oppressive, and can take into account your lived experiences and intersectionality
For my therapeutic approaches; I draw on a variety of counseling approaches that are trauma-informed, Strengths-based, Single Session therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR, shifting approaches based on each person’s individual needs.
Contact me to get the help you need
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, Grief Recovery Specialist and Trauma Counsellor with over 10 years of professional experience working in the Violence against Women sector. I support caregiving women, individuals, and groups struggling through trauma, grief, loss, and other life transitions to establish and maintain a fulfilling life now and leave a lasting legacy for their loved ones.
I provide 1on1 counselling, grief recovery support, and group facilitation. My training and experience working with diverse people has equipped me to offer culturally sensitive, unique, customized support to my clients.
My therapeutic approach is focused on the mind and body connection. It is Anti-Racist Anti-Oppressive, client-centered, and strengths-based. I am committed to helping individuals identify their Challenges, and explore Choices available to them so they can make adequate Changes to live a fulfilling life now and leave a lasting legacy when they’re gone.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, Grief Recovery Specialist and Trauma Counsellor with over 10 years of professional experience working in the Violence against Women sector. I support caregiving women, individuals, and groups struggling through trauma, grief, loss, and other life transitions to establish and maintain a fulfilling life now and leave a lasting legacy for their loved ones.
I provide 1on1 counselling, grief recovery support, and group facilitation. My training and experience working with diverse people has equipped me to offer culturally sensitive, unique, customized support to my clients.
My therapeutic approach is focused on the mind and body connection. It is Anti-Racist Anti-Oppressive, client-centered, and strengths-based. I am committed to helping individuals identify their Challenges, and explore Choices available to them so they can make adequate Changes to live a fulfilling life now and leave a lasting legacy when they’re gone.
