Meet Asli, BA
Mental Health Therapist
Areas of Specialty:
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Culturally Sensitive/Indigenous-Focused Practices
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Grief & Loss Therapy
• Grief Recovery Method
• LGBTQ2S+ Affirming Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Veterans | First Responders | Health Care Professionals
Favourite Quote
"We are more often frightened than hurt, and we suffer more in imagination than in reality."
- Seneca
Seneca’s quote reminds us that we often suffer because of what we imagine might happen, not because of what is actually happening. Our worries can make possible problems feel real, affecting our emotions and behaviour. These thoughts are often connected to deeper beliefs, such as “I’m not good enough,” “I’m not safe,” or “Something will go wrong.” When these beliefs are triggered, we may assume the worst without having enough evidence. By noticing and questioning these thoughts, we can learn to separate what is actually happening from what our mind is predicting, helping us respond more calmly and realistically.
Hello, I’m Asli!
My approach to therapy is integrative, which means I draw from different therapeutic approaches depending on each person’s needs. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Existential Therapy, the Grief Recovery Method, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have a particular interest in supporting people experiencing grief, loss, trauma, major life transitions, and emotional difficulties connected to identity and relationships. I believe grief can take many forms—not only the death of someone we love, but also the loss of a relationship, a sense of home, identity, belonging, or the life we expected to have.
As an immigrant woman who moved to Canada over 10 years ago, I also understand some of the emotional challenges that can come with starting over in a new country, raising a family, and living between cultures. Coming from a collectivist background has also shaped my understanding of connection, family, belonging, and the loneliness that can sometimes accompany major life changes. I bring these experiences into my work with cultural sensitivity while recognizing that every person’s story is different.
Outside of counselling, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, travelling, music, yoga, and warm weather when possible. I also appreciate simple everyday routines that help create a sense of balance and connection.
If you are going through grief, trauma, change, or simply a difficult time in your life, you don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out. My goal is to offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, better understand what you are experiencing, and work toward healing and meaningful change.