Mona

Mona Ashraf

Wellness Counselor

“Trained in Existential Psychotherapy with 200+ supervised clinical hours, I support others by sharing the insights gained as an individual who lives with depression, sucidality, relational and social quirks, identity and body dysphoria, and a commitment to unconventional lifestyle choices.”

About Me

I offer a space where your unique journey is genuinely understood. Drawing on Existential Psychotherapy, I help you explore challenges like depression, identity and body dysphoria. We also navigate social quirks, alongside any unconventional lifestyle choices. Clients find that sharing my personal insights cultivates deep empathy and a non-judgmental space. This unique connection helps you navigate your path, fostering acceptance and self-discovery.

Approach

I use lived experience to shape how we explore pain, paradox and identity in plain, steady language. Working online from Victoria in English, sessions are paced to your needs—grounded, curious and often a little philosophical. We tend dreams, map transitions and practise brief reflections between meetings to steady suicidal thinking, unpack grief, and clarify values so choices feel more intentional. This way tends to suit adults navigating big shifts, loss, or persistent inner conflicts who want practical reflection wrapped in genuine empathy.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
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    Philosophy

    A therapeutic approach that uses philosophical inquiry to explore questions of meaning, ethics, identity, and how to live a good life.

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    Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

    Learn more about Psychoeducation
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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

    Learn more about Grief & Loss
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    Dream Work

    The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.

    Learn more about Dream Work
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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

    Learn more about Suicidal Thoughts

Professional Title:

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    Wellness Counselor

    A counselor focused on overall well-being, helping clients build sustainable mental, emotional, and lifestyle habits.

Qualifications

Middlesex University

Service Area

a discovery in self

In-person & Online

Victoria, British Columbia

Canada