When you heal, you heal the world!

Nafs Healing has a grand vision of providing Holistic Mental Health Services to help individuals feel safe and live a liberated & balanced life.

Counselling Services

Trauma

Are you feeling distressed, unsafe and finding it difficult to restore your calm ?

Depression

Have you been experiencing low mood most of the day and feeling hopeless ?

Anxiety

Do you have an overall sense of unease, feel restless and tensed ?

Parent Child Issue

Are you feeling overwhelmed and having daily struggles with your children?

Life-Coaching

Is life just passing by and you can’t seem to get anything done ?
Who We Are

About Nafs Healing

Nafs Healing was founded by Asiya Shaikh who was always fascinated by the miraculous nature of humans as a whole, comprehensive and holistic being. At Nafs Healing we take a unified trauma-informed approach and consider the psychological, physical, spiritual and social dimensions, to provide holistic mental health services from a Biopsychosocial & heart-opening spiritual perspective. We provide a safe and inclusive environment, culturally-relevant services, utilizing anti-racism and anti-oppressive framework to work with people of colour, visible minorities, refugees and anyone who is culturally wounded and seeking to heal.
Our methods are rooted in a traditional approach to healing the whole being, we engage the metaphysical heart (qalb), self (nafs), mind (aql), emotions (ihsaas), body (jism), and spirit (ruh). As healing the nafs is psycho – spiritual, our approach is not limited to talk therapy and often includes somatic, embodied experiential work which allows access to deeper parts of the self. We combine embodied practices like horse-riding, archery, swimming, nervous-system reset by working with the vagus nerve also known as the ‘soul nerve’. We integrate different techniques, tools and evidence-based therapies to cater to the unique needs of each client.

“Successful indeed is the one who purifies their soul.” (Qur’an 91:9)

Our goal is to help individuals and families not only recover but also grow through the process. We believe healing is the revival of the ummah to reach its full potential for what they were created for. You can count on us as a rafeeq – a companion on this healing & rewarding journey.

Our Services

It’s okay if you feel confused about your situation and don’t have all the answers, we will make sense of it when we can. Now you can begin your journey towards healing. You will heal, yes you can!

Community Wellness Workshops

E.A.S.E - Emotional and Social Education Program for Children & Adolescents

Nurturing Parenting - A Positive-Rational Parenting Program

H3 - Holistic Health & Healing program for Youth and Adults

At Nafs Healing therapists are trauma-informed. Perhaps, you might be thinking that does talking to a therapist helps with anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, phobias, stress, etc. To help you heal we are committed to provide holistic treatment utilizing multi-modal techniques that will help you get unstuck and create an upward growth spiral.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our services and approach.

Islamic psychospirituality integrates traditional Islamic teachings with modern psychological practices. It addresses mental health through the lens of faith, incorporating concepts like Qalb (heart), Nafs (self), Aql (mind), and Ruh (spirit) to provide holistic healing.

Yes, all our therapists are fully licensed professionals in Ontario. Our team includes registered psychotherapists, social workers, and psychologists who are members of their respective regulatory colleges.

Yes, we provide secure virtual therapy sessions across Ontario. This allows us to serve clients regardless of their location while maintaining the same quality of care as in-person sessions.

Our matching process begins with a comprehensive intake form that helps us understand your needs, preferences, and goals. Based on your responses, we match you with a therapist who aligns with your cultural background, therapeutic needs, and communication style.

Absolutely. We adhere to strict confidentiality standards as required by Ontario privacy laws and professional ethics. Your personal information and session content remain completely private.

Begin Your Healing Journey Today

Take the first step towards peace and well-being. Our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way.