We are here to support your family!
Families are going through many challenges nowadays. Keeping good and healthy communication, strengthening bonds, understanding and respecting each other – all of that takes time and effort.
Sometimes, though, you may feel like you are not capable of improving your family life on your own. And that is perfectly natural! The good news is, you do not have to. We are here to support you and your family and help you flourish.
There is no ready-made list of when you should consider family therapy. Many of our clients reach out to us for help when they experience:
Lack of healthy communication
Mental health conditions
Grief
Childhood trauma
Behavioural issues
Difficulties with managing emotions
Family conflicts
Major transition (e.g., divorce or childbirth)
If that is what you are experiencing, we want to tell you that you are not alone and you can overcome these issues and have a stable and happy family life. And this is where our role begins!
Discover family therapy and build strong relations with your loved ones!
The decision to start family therapy can be a massive milestone in your family life, especially if you are experiencing some of the issues mentioned above. Family therapy will help you strengthen family bonds, improve communication skills and resolve even long-lasting conflicts.
We create a holistic therapeutic environment that is safe and allows each family member to express their feelings, concerns and perspectives openly. This not only helps in reducing misunderstandings but also creates a space for healing.
This approach is particularly important when your family is going through a major change, such as:
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Divorce
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Loss of a family member
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Relocation
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One of the children is moving out, etc.
The goal of every family therapy is to help you bring your family together and helping everyone understand each other better. This way, you are better prepared to work through your challenges together.
A holistic approach to family therapy
We look at your family as an interconnected system, where each member's behavior and emotions impact the others. That is why we pursue a holistic approach to family therapy, which means we do not just focus on one family member, but rather consider the entire family's dynamics, which allows us to identify patterns and address issues on a deeper, more comprehensive level.
As a result, your family therapy is tailored to the needs of your family, including all the relevant factors such as cultural background and your values and beliefs.
Our family counselling services are:
Multicultural
We always apply culturally appropriate therapy methods that take your family’s culture into account.
Faith-Based
We offer a non-judgemental approach to religious and spiritual values with the understanding of their impact on your family life.
Person-Centered
When working with us, you can always expect genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding of your family situation.
Whether it is helping your child with behavioural issues, managing stress related to major life transitions, or supporting a family member with mental health concerns, our holistic approach ensures that all aspects of the family's well-being are addressed.
Meet Mahnoor: An experienced family therapist
Mahnoor Shaikh, MS Clinical Psych., RP
Mahnoor is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology with an experience of 8 years providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. She has extensive experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, OCD, self-esteem, domestic violence, relationship struggles and more.
Mahnoor is also certified in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and applies techniques from Narrative Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and more in order to achieve the best results. She always strives to create a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental space for her clients to foster growth and independence.
Book family therapy in Mississauga
(or across Ontario)
If you are ready to take the next step and overcome your family challenges, we are here for you! At Aks Counselling and Psychotherapy, we offer both online (available to everyone living in Ontario) and in-person (our office is located in Mississauga, at 28 Village Centre Pl, Suite 306) family therapy services.
We understand that you may have some questions about family therapy before you start it. That is why we offer a free 15-minute phone consultation during which we can explore your needs, our approach and you will get to ask your therapy-related questions. You have two options:
Book a free initial consultation through our JaneApp account (below) or using our contact form: