Sadiyah Chauhan graduated from a Masters of Pastoral Studies with a certification in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from the University of Toronto, in 2021. With experience as a chaplain in various hospitals across the GTA, she found herself drawn to providing care within a psychotherapeutic framework. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO. Sadiyah firmly believes in the transformative power of being truly seen and heard, particularly by someone who is sensitive to the religious and cultural nuances of the Muslim community. Her educational foundation includes studies in Islamic Studiesfrom a seminary in India, complemented by training in TIIP (Level 1), which motivates her to practice Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy. In addition, she integrates Emotion Focused Therapy and elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her approach. Presently, she works as a Registered Psychotherapist under the supervision of Ambreen Yousaf. Sadiyah believes in the importance of self-knowledge and awareness, and through that the struggles and experiences a person goes through can be honored and lead to growth. She takes a holistic approach, believing that human beings are their minds, body, heart and soul. She attempts to incorporate all these aspects in her care.

Licensure: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Specialty: Anxiety, Depression, Spiritual and Relational issues, Identity Issues, Self-esteem Concerns, Experiences of Sexual abuse, Grief, and Trauma-Sensitive Care

Client Focus: Adults, Individuals

Languages: Can provide psychotherapy in English and Gujarati, and understands and communicates in Urdu, and Gujarati.

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Sajida is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario. She earned a Masters in Pastoral Studies with a certificate in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from the University of Toronto. She has completed Alimiyyah studies in India and obtained a diploma in Contextual Islamic Studies and Leadership from Cambridge Muslim College, UK. She later specialized in Quranic recitation under the renowned Qari of India, Qari Siddique Falahi and received her Ijāzah. She co-founded Al-Fatihah Learning Academy where she is a teacher of Advance Tajweed and Quran.

Sajida is passionate about building a strong holistic community. She believes in the effectiveness of psychotherapy and that becoming self-aware is essential to living a conscious, deliberate, and fulfilling life. Sajida’s therapy approach is person centered with spiritual integration, incorporating techniques from modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. At Khalil Center, she is supervised by Ambreen Yousaf, and learning Emotion-Focused Therapy. She provides a non-judgmental and empowering space to facilitate awareness and growth. Sajida has supported people through various life transitions and adjustments. She has journeyed alongside individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, OCD and spiritual distress.

She believes that the therapeutic relationship plays an essential role in one’s healing journey. Her goal is to support, guide, and empower people.

Licensure: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Specialty: Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Spiritual Distress, Female Issues

Client Focus: Individual Adults, Females

Languages: English, Gujarati, and Urdu

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Sumayya Mehmood is a registered Social Worker with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSSW). She earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Toronto specializing in mental health and health in 2020. She also completed her graduate research thesis and earned her Masters of Science from the University of Toronto in 2018.

She has been for the past five years and continues to pursue formal studies in sacred knowledge, in tawheed (Islamic creed), Islamic psychology, and Prophetic teachings in accordance with traditional Ahlu Sunnah wal Jama’ah.

Sumayya takes a holistic client-centered and strengths-based approach working collaboratively with her clients, specific to their individual needs and goals, and towards a journey of growth and healing. She is versed in multiple therapeutic modalities including, traditional Islamically integrated psychotherapy (TIIP), CBT, DBT, and works to deliver these approaches founded upon Prophetic tradition.

She has over five years of psychotherapy experience directly working with individuals, families and couples, within the community of diverse demographics, age, ethnicity, mental health and complex needs.

Sumayya firmly believes in every human being’s capacity and potential for healing, growth, and elevation, whether this be related to a mental health struggle, relational dynamics, and/or individual self-improvement. She works with individuals towards a healthy state of self, founded upon Islamic psychology concepts and practices.

Some presenting issues she is skilled in addressing include: Sumayya She offers therapy services to individuals, families, and couples.

Licensure: Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers

Specialty: anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral addictions, family and social issues, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, personal and professional development, and self-improvement.

Client Focus: Individuals 15+, Families, Couples

Languages: Can provide therapy primarily in English and is able to understand and communicate in Urdu.

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Munsif holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto. Following his undergraduate studies, he dedicated seven years to studying the Islamic sciences in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, dedicating himself in the learning environments of various scholars within Masjid-un-Nabawi and other educational settings. During this time, Munsif earned an associate degree in Arabic Language and a Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Classical Arabic Literature and Linguistics from the Islamic University of Medina. Munsif is also a Hafiz of the Quran.

Upon returning to Toronto in 2017, Munsif pursued further academic training by completing a Master of Pastoral Studies program at the University of Toronto in 2021. This program included a certification in spiritual care and psychotherapy. In his therapeutic practice, Munsif integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP) approaches.

At Khalil Center, Munsif plays several important roles as the Director of Community Relations, Clinical Supervisor and Psychotherapist. He delivers and facilitates psycho-spiritual education training across Canada and the USA.

Licensure: Registered: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Specialty: Anxiety, Depression, Spiritual & Self-development, Behavioural Addictions Family conflict/ Relationship issues, Men’s issues, OCD, career/academic guidance

Client Focus: Individuals (Adults & Teens), marital, pre-marital, family

Languages: Can provide psychotherapy in English, and understands classical Arabic

Certifications: Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (Level 2); EMDR (Level 1)

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Waseem Munir is a Registered Social Worker at Khalil Center and is supervised by Munsif Mubarak, Registered Psychotherapist. Waseem studied Islamic Sciences at the Academy of Sacred Knowledge, Darul-Uloom, Canada for 6 years. After this, he went on to pursue his Bachelors of Social Work at Toronto Metropolitan University, and is currently enrolled in his Masters of Social Work at York University.

He has worked in a non-profit sector as a social worker developing programs to provide holistic support for young adults. He has also worked as a crisis line volunteer to provide mental health support to Muslim North Americans in crisis situations.

Waseem integrates Islamic principles and values into his therapeutic approach, offering guidance and support that aligns with the spiritual and cultural context of his clients. He values creating a safe and inclusive space for clients to openly explore their mental health concerns.

He has an interest in working with young adults and the elderly population. As a supervised clinician, Waseem is learning to incorporate different modalities to better assist client needs.

Licensure: Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers

Client Focus: Individual, Adolescents & Adults.

Speciality: Anxiety, Depression, Spiritual/Personal Development, Men’s Issues, Relational Issues, Identity, Self-compassion/self-care, Grief/loss, Self-Esteem, Career/Academic guidance, Parenting.

Languages: English

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(Imam) Shakir Pandor was born in Toronto, Canada to parents who had migrated from India. After completing grade 7, he traveled to the UK in 1990 where, alongside secular studies, he completed the memorization of the entire Qur’an and the rigorous traditional 8 year ‘Ālimīyah program, graduating with a Bachelors degree in Islamic Theology and jurisprudence from the oldest seminary in the UK, known as Darul Uloom Bury.

In 2011 he went to Egypt where he enhanced his studies of the Arabic language, specifically in conversational Arabic, Poetry and Arabic eloquence. He has served as an Imam and an Islamic school teacher in various Masaajid (Mosques) and Islamic schools in GTA as well as Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA.

Currently he is the Imam, religious director and resident scholar at the Islamic Center of Oshawa.

Imam Shakir is a director and religious consultant for Khalil Center Canada, a branch of Khalil Center which is an Islamically integrated health and wellness center, as well as a director of the Canadian Council of Muslim theologians, a non-profit organization that caters to the various needs of Canadian Muslims. He is a volunteer chaplain at Lakeridge Health as well as being active with the OnTech university MSA, and conducts a weekly program at the north campus

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Fatima Qureshi is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She studied at the University of Toronto and earned a Master’s in Pastoral Studies with a Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy Certificate.

Fatima has earned an ‘Ijaazah in Hafs ‘an ‘Asim and the ten variant Qira’aat under the supervision of Sheikh Uthman Khan. She has also taught Quran under Sheikh Uthman Khan’s supervision throughout 2010-2018.

Fatima has acquired a certificate of completion in The 10 Core Competencies of Trauma, PTSD, Grief, and Loss, underscoring her commitment to specialized training. Additionally, she holds a Certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training. With several years of valuable experience in hospital and community settings, Fatima brings a wealth of practical knowledge and expertise to her practice.

Fatima offers various modalities, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Islamically Integrated therapy. Fatima is under Ambreen Yousaf’s supervision and is presently learning Emotion-Focused Therapy.

Fatima’s client-centered approach emphasizes validation, empathy, non-judgmental supportive presence, and unconditional positive regard. She aims to provide a safe space for growth, hope, acceptance, and healing. Fatima endeavors to empower Muslims through her work, guiding them towards introspection to develop a profound connection with Allah. She attempts to comprehend their unique viewpoints, offering guidance to unearth the resources for religious coping essential in nurturing balanced emotional and spiritual well-being.

Licensure: Registered: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Clinical Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Spiritual/Personal development, Trauma-informed therapy

Client Focus: Individuals (Adults & Teens), Women, Youth

Languages: Primarily provides therapy services in English and conversational Urdu

Certifications: 10 Core Competencies of Trauma, PTSD, Grief and Loss, as well as Dialectical Behavioural Training

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