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Ebyan Firin

Master's level Practicum Student

Benefits cannot be used with Practicum Students; Services also available in Somali

As a practicum student under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist, I am currently offering counselling services at a reduced rate. This role provides a valuable learning opportunity, allowing me to deliver compassionate care and contribute meaningfully to client well-being.

Therapy is about more than reducing symptoms - it's about making sense of your story. Together, we can explore the experiences, relationships, and patterns that have shaped who you are while recognizing the strengths and resilience that have helped you get this far. My goal is to provide a compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive space where you feel safe to reflect, grow, and move toward meaningful change.

My work is grounded in a strengths-based, culturally responsive, and collaborative approach. I draw from a multicultural framework while integrating evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), tailoring each session to the unique needs, values, and goals of the individual. I believe clients are the experts in their own lives, and my role is to walk alongside them with curiosity, compassion, and respect as we explore meaningful growth, healing, and lasting change.

I support individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity development, relationship challenges, family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the complexities of balancing multiple identities and roles. I work with clients who are exploring questions of belonging, self-worth, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling caught between the expectations of others and their own values. Whether you're beginning a new chapter, feeling overwhelmed, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can offer the opportunity to reconnect with yourself and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

I understand how culture, identity, family, and lived experience can shape the way we see ourselves and move through the world. While every person's story is unique, I strive to create an inclusive and affirming environment where clients feel genuinely seen and understood.

Seeking support can feel like a vulnerable first step, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. It would be an honour to walk alongside you as you build insight, strengthen your resilience, and create a life that feels more aligned with who you are.

Areas of Speciality

- Emotional Regulation
- Women's Mental Health
- Anxiety Disorders
- Adolescent & Teen Issues
- Depression and Other Mood Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
- Grief & Loss
- Career & Life Transitions
- Body Dysmorphia
- Immigration Support
- Multicultural Counselling

Main Techniques

- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Trauma Informed Care
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Person-Centred Therapy

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