Irfan Rehemtulla

Irfan, a dedicated Registered Social Worker, holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto, specializing in children and families. Currently working at Cedarway Therapy and the George Hull Centre for Children and Families, Irfan focuses on supporting children, youths, and families navigating significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges.

With a profound interest in empowering children and youth, Irfan specializes in teaching effective coping strategies to help them manage the diverse challenges they may encounter. Working collaboratively, he engages both children and their caregivers in a therapeutic approach that prioritizes connection and safety within the family system. Irfan’s practice involves equipping families with the necessary strategies and tools to enhance positive functioning in the parent-child relationship.

His experience spans working with children and youth from 2 to 24 years, concentrating on emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, and attachment difficulties with caregivers. Additionally, Irfan provides therapy for those grappling with low self-esteem and self-harming behaviors.

Trained in various therapeutic modalities tailored to children and adolescents, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Irfan ensures his work is non-judgmental, collaborative, trauma-informed, and attachment-based. His commitment to creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment underscores his dedication to helping children, youth, and families overcome challenges and thrive.