Maryam Dada
Hi there, my name is Maryam, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). My goal is to provide you a safe space to express how you’re feeling.
A bit about me
I am a second-generation South-Asian settler living, working, and playing, on the sacred, stolen, and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
I know how difficult it can be to feel like you belong, especially while struggling with the multiple pressures of culture, community, family, and the expectations that we have for ourselves. I think it’s important to honour these experiences and hold space for the journey back to healing and self-discovery.
What is it like working with me?
I take an intersectional, collaborative, approach while acknowledging that you are the expert of your own life. I remain committed to creating a safe, healing space, one without judgement; for you to share your story and reflect on your experiences. Three words I would use to describe my counselling style are: warm, inviting, and empathetic.
I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and once trust is established, I am not afraid to challenge you, your perspective, and/or hold you accountable. I work to cultivate an environment of safety, kindness, and respect during my sessions.
Who I work with?
I work with individuals and adolescents. Using narrative therapy, my goal is to empower my clients to work on becoming who they want to be and help them begin leading authentic lives. I specialize in addiction and recovery, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relational and family concerns.
I work well with folks who are energized by inward reflection, those who tend to focus on their internal thoughts, feelings, and moods and are often energized by alone time.
Additionally, I am passionate about working with individuals impacted by systemic issues and work from a decolonial, anti-oppressive, and justice-oriented lens.
A few of my favourite things
You can always find my nose in a book (or two!), I love fall and spring equally – the transition from and to summer is always filled with so much anticipation and beauty. My favourite colour changes every few years… right now, it’s green!
Maryam is currently accepting new clients!
Online and in-person sessions upon request
Session type:
Individuals, Teens/adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
Approach:
Narrative Therapy, Existentialism, Trauma Informed, EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (Parts work), Feminist Therapy, Anti-Oppressive
Specialties:
Addiction, Trauma, PTSD, Intergenerational Conflict, Men + Male Identifying, Life Transitions, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, LGBTQ+ community, Racial Trauma, Ongoing Oppression + Injustice + Rage, Grief + Loss, Self-Harm
Languages:
English