Shadi Pourafzal is a Registered Psychotherapist with a passion for helping individuals and couples find clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of self through therapy. She offers a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can speak openly, explore emotions, and move toward their full potential at a pace that feels safe and respectful.
Shadi works with children, adolescents, and adults and has experience supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. She is a certified EMDR therapist and uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and build healthier coping strategies. Her care is collaborative and tailored—shaped by your needs, goals, and what feels most helpful for you.
Shadi holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She is committed to building authentic therapeutic relationships that honour each client’s cultural background and lived experience. Shadi offers psychotherapy in both English and Farsi, supporting clients who feel most comfortable expressing themselves in either language.
Whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, or the impact of past experiences, Shadi’s goal is to help you access the emotions beneath the surface, strengthen your resilience, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
