Gilan Abdelaal

Gilan is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and has a decade of experience with a particular focus on trauma. 

Gilan is committed to conducting client-centred therapy and has experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, as well as Narrative Exposure Therapy. She also has training and experience with the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.

Gilan has worked at Homewood Health Centre, Costi Immigration Services, Torchlight Services, as well as Morneau Shepell. She has experience working with youth, adults, couples, families, as well as conducting group therapy. She has treated various conditions including PTSD, depression, grief, general anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, chronic pain, brain injury, addictions, borderline personality disorder, provided crisis intervention, relationship management, domestic violence survivors, anger management, stress management, obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as self-harm and suicidal behaviour. 

Upon request Gilan is able to provide faith-based therapy for clients who identify as Muslim and can facilitate sessions in Arabic.