Zainab

Ms Zainab Farrukh

Psychotherapist

I am an integrative counseling and clinical psychologist, working with adolescents and adults (female). I work with clients with relational problems, stress, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma among other issues.

About Me

I am an integrative psychotherapist, working with adolescents and adult females. I help clients explore relational problems, stress, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. My integrative approach means we tailor our work to your unique needs, creating a space where you feel truly heard. Together, we can make sense of challenges, finding new ways forward and fostering well-being.

Approach

Sessions unfold as collaborative, paced conversations that hold emotional safety while gently exploring difficult moments and patterns. Whether meeting in Mississauga or online, in English or Hindi/Urdu, I use clear check-ins, short experiments and reflective notes so progress is visible between appointments. We map relationship dynamics, practise coping skills for stress, anxiety or grief, and try small changes that fit your daily life. This way of working often helps adolescent and adult women who want steady, practical shifts rather than quick fixes.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Online Therapy

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

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

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

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications


Quaid-i-Azam University

CPCAB, UK

Registrations


Counseling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB); UK; - Quaid-i-Azam University; Pakistan

Service Area


Thrive Now

In-person & Online

Islamabad

Mississauga, Ontario

Canada