Marwa Mahmod

Marwa is a compassionate and skilled Registered Psychotherapist, proudly affiliated with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Her professional journey began in education, but her passion for supporting youth and adults led her to pursue a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at OISE, University of Toronto.

Specializing in women’s mental health and culturally sensitive therapy  Marwa is skilled in treating depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma, utilizing her training in psychodynamic therapy and emotion-focused approaches. Her psychodynamic practice helps clients explore the root causes of their emotional struggles, uncovering unconscious patterns and past experiences that influence current challenges. By fostering deep self-awareness, Marwa empowers clients to break free from unhelpful cycles and develop healthier ways of coping. Through her emotion-focused techniques, she guides clients in identifying, processing, and regulating their emotions, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Marwa’s ability to blend these approaches ensures a comprehensive, personalized therapeutic experience, helping clients heal, grow, and regain control of their lives.

Marwa’s expertise includes helping clients address challenges such as  self-esteem issues, trauma, grief, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, relationship conflicts, and life transitions. Her approach is holistic, trauma-informed, strength-based, culturally sensitive, and anti-oppressive, ensuring clients feel safe, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

In her practice, Marwa creates a nurturing and inclusive environment, combining techniques from psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), self-compassion therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. For clients who identify as Muslim, she offers faith-based therapy, integrating Islamic principles upon request. Fluent in English and with a working knowledge of Arabic, Marwa tailors her services to meet the unique linguistic and cultural needs of her clients.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life transitions, or are seeking support for trauma, relationship challenges, or self-esteem issues, Marwa is here to help. With a compassionate, culturally sensitive, and client-centered approach, Marwa empowers clients to achieve self-awareness, healing, and personal growth.

Take your first step and schedule a consultation with Marwa to begin your journey of self-discovery and healing