The Positive Healer Counselling

The Positive Healer Counselling Owner of a private psychotherapy practice that provides counselling. My approach to therapy is dependent on who my client is and what my client needs.

I believe we have a powerful and unique story inside of us that deserves to be shared, and that our history, background, and culture are significant parts of who we are. I have had the honour of learning about other people’s experiences for the past 10 years through my work and service as a Certified Life Coach, Reiki Master & Energy Healing Practitioner and Yoga Instructor. In these roles I have

worked with and assisted adults, couples, and families as they navigate through life’s struggles. I feel blessed to be in this role where I can help people get “unstuck,” build hope within themselves or even find their purpose in life. My experience also involves helping individuals who are challenged with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationship problems, grief, loss, identity, spirituality, and stress management. I offer a non-judgmental, collaborative, humanistic style of therapy where my client is encouraged to share and explore. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who has completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I am trained and comfortable in the following therapies: Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Narrative, Family Systems, Emotion-Focused, NLP, DBT, and CBT.

Our dear Salma passed away after a brief battle with aggressive cancer.These are Salma's own words, dictated hours befor...
01/09/2026

Our dear Salma passed away after a brief battle with aggressive cancer.

These are Salma's own words, dictated hours before she passed:

"Salma loved working with you. Her favourite thing was to sit in front of a client and hear their story. She loved to help them reach their potential and plan their goals. She wants you to know that you meant the world to her and that counselling was her favourite thing to do. Each and every one of you filled her cup. She is sorry she will not be able to be here to work with you anymore and terribly sorry about any inconvenience this parting causes you. She thanks you for allowing her to be a part of your journey—it was truly an honour."

With much love,
Salma

Salma was deeply committed to your care. Her practice is now permanently closed and no longer booking any appointments.

- Posted by Tariq Hamid (Husband of Salma Farooki)

Healthy boundaries are so important in healthy relationships! It is important to do some self-exploration to understand ...
08/26/2024

Healthy boundaries are so important in healthy relationships! It is important to do some self-exploration to understand our needs, values and limits. We need to know what makes us comfortable and what makes us comfortable in order to set healthy boundaries. Being able to communicate our needs and wishes clearly helps others to understand us better and avoid misunderstandings.

Times change - we grow and evolve - so too do our boundaries. As we change, we may need to communicate effectively to those around us what we need at this point in our lives. Often, we feel those who are close to us should know us enough to understand what makes us happy and unhappy. This is not always the case and sometimes we need to let others know how we are feeling. Communicating our boundaries can go along to clear up misunderstandings that occur in relationships.

Need counselling? Call 289-278-8602 to book a free consultation.

Today there are so many distractions in our fast-paced lives which can often cause our mind to wander. This is very prob...
10/05/2023

Today there are so many distractions in our fast-paced lives which can often cause our mind to wander. This is very problematic, especially when we want to be present for people that we care about! One main reason that our mind wanders is when we have tasks that are not completed.

We can get to the root of this problem by simply taking time to complete unfinished tasks. By completing these tasks, we can create more space in our lives for improved mindfulness and better control over our thoughts. A major obstacle that prevents people from completing a task is procrastination. Sometimes breaking the task into smaller achievable tasks can help to counter this obstacle. Another helpful tip is to set reminders so that tasks are not overlooked or forgotten!

Having trouble being present?

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Self-doubt can be an unpleasant situation to deal with and can make it difficult to make decisions. One way that people ...
09/07/2023

Self-doubt can be an unpleasant situation to deal with and can make it difficult to make decisions. One way that people deal with self-doubt is by procrastinating - reading just one more article on social media or suddenly remembering a chore that needs to be done, rather than getting that essay finished! Procrastination allows us to delay making a difficult decision or completing a necessary task.

To deal with self-doubt, some find being mindful a helpful strategy. When negative thoughts occur, it may be helpful to challenge these thoughts by remembering times of success that have occurred in our lives. Another way to deal with self-doubt is to practice self-compassion - remembering that it’s okay to make mistakes and to view these situations as learning opportunities!

Having trouble with self-doubt?

Please call 289-278-8602 to book a free consultation today!

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Feeling anxious can be an unpleasant feeling! During these times, a natural instinct might be to try and suppress, distr...
08/22/2023

Feeling anxious can be an unpleasant feeling! During these times, a natural instinct might be to try and suppress, distract or ignore these feelings. However, it isn’t always easy to simply get rid of anxious feelings and thoughts.

As an example, for the next minute try NOT to think about a red apple. You might find that it takes a lot of effort to not think about the red apple. Similarly, it is hard for the human mind to simply stop thinking about a problem or issue that is bothering us. When our attempts fail, it is easy to get self-critical about our abilities to resolve problems and deal with the stress of daily life. The self-criticism only serves to compound our problems.

Rather than trying to suppress uncomfortable feelings, self-compassion is a much better response to a difficult moment. Thoughts are generally fleeting - they don’t last forever. During times of difficult thoughts, be kind and gracious to yourself!

Need help with self-criticism?

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Anxiety - Part 2How can a psychotherapist help with anxiety?By working with a counsellor, a client can gain a fresh insi...
08/14/2023

Anxiety - Part 2

How can a psychotherapist help with anxiety?

By working with a counsellor, a client can gain a fresh insight on their thought patterns that lead to anxiety. The counsellor can also help to examine triggers that lead to anxiety. Some triggers may be noticed easily (i.e., stressful situations, such as conflicts at work or financial difficulties), but others may be more subtle (i.e., visiting certain places or skipping meals).

Once the triggers are identified, then various tools can be used to help deal with the symptoms of anxiety. For example, relaxation techniques such as deep breathing can help calm the nervous system. Another tool is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) which works to replace negative thoughts and behaviours associated with anxiety (which are examined in depth during a therapy session) and replace them with more adaptive positive thoughts and behaviours.

Need help with Anxiety?

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Anxiety - Part 1Anxiety is a common issue that is addressed by psychotherapists. People who suffer with anxiety often re...
08/05/2023

Anxiety - Part 1

Anxiety is a common issue that is addressed by psychotherapists. People who suffer with anxiety often report feeling nervous or having problems controlling their worries. Sometimes symptoms can display themselves physically - an increased heart rate, difficulty sleeping, or even digestive issues. Although worrying or feeling nervous is a normal part of life, it is at the point when these feelings become chronic an individual can benefit by seeking help!

Need counselling?

Please call 289-278-8602 to book a free consultation today!

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Life often throws many difficulties our way! Sometimes, it seems as if the difficulties come at us all at once which can...
07/27/2023

Life often throws many difficulties our way!

Sometimes, it seems as if the difficulties come at us all at once which can leave us feeling very overwhelmed and feeling a sense of despair. Resiliency on the other hand is the ability to recover from life’s difficulties. Some people seem to easily bounce back from life’s problems, whereas others really struggle and seem to just barely hold on.

Are we born with resiliency? It’s true that some people are born with traits that make them more resilient or they are born into situations which can permit them to be more resilient. Fortunately, resiliency is a characteristic that can be learned.

There are many ways that we work on increasing our resiliency. For example, we can work on our internal resources which could include various activities to improve our self-esteem. We could also work on our external resources, which could include growing a better social support network for times of difficulty. By taking the time to increase our resiliency, we can position ourselves for a more productive and satisfying life!

Need counselling?

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Part 2 - Assertive CommunicationBelieve or not… but active listening is a vital part of assertive communication! During ...
07/23/2023

Part 2 - Assertive Communication

Believe or not… but active listening is a vital part of assertive communication! During assertive communication, not only do we show respect for ourselves, but for the other person to whom we are communicating. To show respect for the rights and well-being of the other person, we need to actively listen to the other person, especially during a conflict.

One of the techniques that I use in couples therapy during a conflict is that I ask couples to demonstrate active listening by paraphrasing or summarising (without judgement!) what the other person is saying. The ability to summarise demonstrates that the listener actually understood what has been said and allows the listener the ability to reflect on what their partner has said. By using active listening, we can help minimise misunderstandings that so often arise during a conflict!

Need help with assertive communication?

Please call 289-278-8602 to book a free consultation today!

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Just because something is possible and we hope for it to happen, does not mean it will occur. It is important to contras...
07/22/2023

Just because something is possible and we hope for it to happen, does not mean it will occur. It is important to contrast between wishful thinking and hopeful thinking. Wishful thinking is passive and involves wanting something without putting in effort. Hopeful thinking can involve believing in our ability to achieve a goal. It can also provide the spark to our creativity to think of different ways to achieve our goal. Although, there are no guarantees in life - being hopeful and being grounded in realism can help provide us with the crucial motivation to persist through difficult times with the possibility of attaining our dreams!

Need counselling?

Please call 289-278-8602 to book a free consultation today!

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Self-confidence is a vital part of our overall well-being. We need to believe that we can make the right choices in our ...
07/21/2023

Self-confidence is a vital part of our overall well-being. We need to believe that we can make the right choices in our lives and then take the necessary actions that will lead to success. Our beliefs about whether or not we can make the right choice is influenced by our self-esteem - which is about how we value our worth.

When someone has low self-esteem, they often suffer from lack of confidence which may cause them to miss out on participating in new and exciting challenges or opportunities (which may compound self-esteem issues). Fortunately, low self-esteem can be addressed! It may require the examination and challenging of our own negative thoughts; as well as adopting a practice of self-forgiveness when mistakes occur - especially when trying something new!

Need help with self-esteem and self-confidence?

Please call 289-278-8602 to book a free consultation today!

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07/20/2023

Hello everyone!

This is my ***updated*** short video introduction for The Positive Healer Counselling.

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101-10 Lisa Street
Brampton, ON
L6T4N4

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Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
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