Huda Sajjad

About Me

My practice is grounded in an approach that is holistic and collaborative. I believe that all people have the ability to heal and grow. I offer my clients support and guidance to access and trust their inner wisdom, so that they can gain clarity on their struggles and refine their sense of purpose and direction. I provide clients with the necessary research-based tools to help them achieve their goals and find that this gives clients something to take home and practice in their daily lives. Everyone has different struggles but as human beings we have a common desire to better connect with ourselves and others, and to become more present and engaged in our lives. I believe good counselling can help clients achieve insight, connection, and freedom from their personal struggles so that they can lead more fulfilling lives. 

Over the years, I've worked with diverse populations. I understand that culture plays a huge role in how we engage with the world and the unique challenges we face. For example, mental health problems are not well understood by those closest to us, which can make it much harder to reach out for help. If this sounds like you, I’m excited that you’re considering therapy and reading my bio. I am shaped by anti-oppressive, feminist, and relational-cultural approaches that is important towards creating an inclusive and safe space for all my clients where we can discuss issues related to race, culture and discrimination openly and without judgement. A productive and successful counselling relationship is built on trust, which is why I work hard to create an unconditionally accepting relationship with each of my clients regardless of what they bring to therapy. 

My Clinical Approach to Counselling

My approach to counselling is strength-focused and trauma-informed. I help clients figure out not just what they need to work on but what they are already doing well. It is important to identify the right tools and develop insight on what is most effective for you as the client and to recognize your internal strengths and resourcefulness to reach your desired outcome in therapy.  I have worked with many people who have experienced trauma and am very aware of how past or ongoing trauma can impact people's lives. If trauma comes up in our work together, we will use research-proven counselling tools to help you move through and beyond these traumas at a pace that feels right for you. I support clients with somatic experiencing, integrating traumatized parts of your personality and responding to crisis situations.

I have experience in various counselling modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy, all of which have been shown to be effective in helping clients reach their personal goals. In my sessions with clients, I utilize tools such as mindfulness and grounding exercises to help clients regulate difficult emotions that arise, in and out of sessions, when working through struggles.