Hi, I’m Zunaira (she/her). I’m a Registered Social Worker (RSW) working with teens (15+) and adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or navigating big life transitions, identity questions, or changes in direction – especially folks who haven’t always felt seen or understood in traditional therapy spaces.

My approach is trauma-informed, queer-informed, and grounded in compassion and collaboration. Therapy with me is about meeting you where you are and moving at a pace that feels right for you. We focus on what’s actually going on beneath the surface, whether that’s anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself, and work together to make sense of it in a way that feels supportive and doable. I draw from CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing, but I keep sessions flexible, relational, and centred on you.

I have a strong interest in working with South Asian, Muslim, newcomer, and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. I understand how culture, migration, family expectations, identity, and systemic barriers can shape mental health and the way we move through the world. Many of the people I work with are trying to find clarity, build self-compassion, and figure out how to move forward in ways that actually feel sustainable.

Working with me is meant to feel approachable and non-intimidating. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear goal when you start. You can show up feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. My goal is to create a space where you can be yourself, feel supported, and work toward feeling more grounded, confident, and connected – both in and outside of therapy.