Nida Idrees (MACP, C.C.C., CT)

My Approach

Our work together is a collaborative and supportive space where your voice is valued and respected. I practice from a person-centred and mindfulness-based foundation, ensuring you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your journey.

To support your unique goals, I integrate a range of evidence-informed therapeutic approaches:

Skill-Building & Emotional Regulation
I draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to offer practical, goal-oriented tools that help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and create meaningful, achievable change in your daily life.

Deep Exploration & Self-Understanding
Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma-informed approaches, we explore different parts of your inner world with compassion, helping you build insight, self-awareness, and emotional clarity.

Re-Authoring Your Story
Through Narrative Therapy, I support you in moving beyond limiting beliefs and reclaiming your personal story with strength, intention, and empowerment.

Mindfulness & Values-Based Living
Incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness practices, I help you stay grounded, build psychological flexibility, and move toward a life aligned with your values.

Psychoeducation & Empowerment
I believe that understanding your mental health is a powerful step toward healing. Through psychoeducation, I provide clear, accessible insights into your thoughts, emotions, and patterns—equipping you with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions and feel more in control of your well-being.

Lived Experience & Perspective

Originally from Pakistan and a mother of two, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience into my work. I understand the complexities of balancing cultural expectations, family roles, and personal identity across different life stages.

I am deeply committed to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care and offer therapy in both English and Urdu, creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and respected.

Professional Credentials

• Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)

• Counselling Therapist (CT)

Education

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) – Yorkville University

• Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology – University of Karachi

Clinical Experience & Expertise

With over 5+ years of experience in mental health care, I have supported individuals, families, and communities across diverse settings.

My areas of experience include:

• Mental health and psychosocial assessment

• Individual, family, and group therapy

• Crisis intervention and safety planning

• Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care

• Case management and system navigation

• Multidisciplinary collaboration and coordinated care

Specialized Training & Continuing Education

I am committed to ongoing professional growth to ensure my work remains evidence-informed and culturally responsive.

Therapeutic Approaches

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Solution-Focused Therapy

• Narrative Therapy for Trauma

Trauma & Cultural Responsiveness

• Trauma-Informed Care

• Cultural Safety & Responsiveness

• Supporting Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

• Racial Trauma Awareness & Healing

• Working with Immigrant & Newcomer Communities

Group Facilitation & Wellness

In addition to individual therapy, I offer group facilitation and wellness programming designed to foster connection, shared understanding, and collective healing.

My experience includes:

• Facilitating psychoeducational and therapeutic groups

• Leading workshops on burnout, resilience, and emotional well-being

• Creating safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive group spaces

• Supporting skill-building, reflection, and peer connection

Group work provides a powerful opportunity for individuals to feel less alone while gaining practical tools and shared insight.

Let’s Connect

If you’re considering counselling, I invite you to reach out with any questions or to book a free consultation. This is a space for you to explore whether we are the right fit for your needs.

I look forward to supporting you on your journey.