Bahara Hamidi, BA, MA, RP (Clinical Director)
Bahara brings valuable experience from her work at The Royal Ottawa Hospital, where she supported clients with severe mood disorders, and from Jewish Family Services, where she worked with newcomers. Additionally, she has over four years of experience as a Diversity and Inclusion Analyst for the Government of Canada, advocating for employment equity groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, by working on policy changes to support overall employee well-being and foster a culture of inclusion.
Bahara believes that the therapeutic alliance is the most important catalyst for change in therapy. With this in mind, she strives to create an open and nurturing environment that empowers her clients to reach their full potential and build a more purposeful life. She takes a relaxed, collaborative, and structured approach to help clients set and achieve their therapeutic goals.
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Her therapeutic orientations include Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MCBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). She is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive.
Sofia Hidershaj BA, MA, (Taking Clients January 2025)
Sofia understands that life often unfolds in unexpected ways, and facing certain challenges alone can be overwhelming. With the right support, individuals can manage and overcome these ups and downs. Sofia is here to assist clients in recognizing their strengths and achieving their therapeutic goals, acknowledging that taking the first step towards seeking help is a courageous act.
Whether clients are dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, immigration stress, trauma, grief and loss, or self-esteem and self-discovery concerns, Sofia offers a compassionate approach to support their journey. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, culturally sensitive, and person-centered. She draws from a range of modalities to best support personal growth and healing, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Sofia also has a particular interest in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness-based theories, and experiential interventions. For couples and families, she incorporates EFT, systemic therapies, and transgenerational models to address a broad spectrum of needs while honoring emotional experiences and intersecting identities.
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Sofia provides a warm, non-judgmental, and accepting environment centered entirely on the client's needs. Her sessions are dynamic and supportive, aimed at fostering positive change. She looks forward to working with clients and supporting their journey towards well-being.
