1Life - Centre For Counselling And Research, Inc

Hello, my name is Farah Haq and I am a registered clinical counsellor. 1Life Centre is my private practice and my counselling practice includes child, youth, individuals and couples. Anyone who has experienced life challenges, trauma or grief in life, or those who are struggling to reconfigure their coping skills; are welcome.

I believe that regular counselling support can take us on a path of a more fulfilled life. I work with the belief that we all need to move on ahead in life with positive changes, enhanced personal understandings, and increased acceptance of our presence in life.

I offer a culturally inclusive, non-judgmental, and unbiased space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings regarding life challenges. If you choose me as your counsellor, I can help you resolve your triggers, and be more in control of your emotional well-being.

I like to think of myself as a lifelong learner of psychology. Being a counsellor is a passion, and privilege to me. I love to be a part of the cheering crowd as my clients continue on their marathon of life.

I have been a counsellor for 13 years. My therapeutic foundation is an integration of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused, and Person-Centred. I am also a registered Grief Counsellor and a Family Therapist. In addition to English, I can speak three Asian languages; Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading books, listening to music, and spending time with family. I am also in the process of completing my PhD Psychology degree.

I understand that booking the first session for counselling can be difficult. But I would like to remind you that all journeys start with a small but courageous initial step.

Specialties:

Anxiety, Depression, Abuse or violence, Anger, conflict resolution, Co-parenting, Family issues, Grief and loss, Stress or burnout, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Non-familial relationship issues, Self-esteem, Separation, divorce, prevention, Pre-marital/co-habitation counselling, Trauma recovery, PTSD, Work issues, Relationship issues, Couples Counselling, Spirituality, LGBTQ issues, Child counselling Teen 13-19 years, Child counselling Pre-teen 9 -12 years, Bipolar disorder.