Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) · CRPO
Hafiza Dakri
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) · Woodbridge & Online
A gentle, integrative space to pause, slow down, and reconnect with the strength that's been pushing through it all. For teens (16+) and adults.
CRPO Registration No. 20273 · verify on the public register
I can help with
- Anxiety and depression
- Chronic stress and burnout
- Parenting stress
- Relationship concerns
- Workplace stress
- Perfectionism and self-criticism
- Health anxiety
- Life transitions and personal growth
Who I see
- Teens (16+)
- Adults
How I work
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Gestalt Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Compassion-Focused Therapy
- Somatic and Mind-Body Approaches
Languages
- English
Get to know me
Meet Hafiza
Sometimes what gets called being “too sensitive” is the weight of carrying too much for too long.
Stress builds quietly. You keep showing up for work and for everyone who depends on you, and inside you feel exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or unsure of who you are anymore. You know something needs to change. You just do not know where to begin.
I work with teens (16+) and adults who are looking for more than temporary relief. That might be anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, parenting stress, depression, or a major life transition. Therapy is a chance to understand what is happening today and where it came from, the experiences that shaped how you think and how you relate to people.
I do not believe people fit neatly into diagnostic labels. Emotional wellbeing is influenced by many parts of a life: relationships, culture, physical health, personal history, values, and environment. Together we will look at the bigger picture and find the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, then build practical strategies that help you move forward with more confidence and balance.
Managing difficult emotions is where much of this starts. I want you to reconnect with yourself, to strengthen your relationships, and to make changes that hold long after therapy ends.
What it’s like to work with me
I take an integrative approach and adapt therapy to your experience and your goals. My work may draw from: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Gestalt Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Somatic and Mind-Body Approaches.
Some of that work is practical coping strategies, some of it is the deeper emotional patterns underneath. Either way we move at a pace that feels right for you.
My background
My passion for mental health work has been shaped by clinical training and by community involvement. Alongside my psychotherapy work I have volunteered with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), where I saw how much connection and community matter to recovery.
That reinforced something I still see in therapy every day. Change begins when people feel understood as whole human beings.
A little about me
I am curious about people and the many paths that lead us to who we become. Outside of therapy I keep learning, see family and friends, and find the bit of quiet that keeps me grounded. Emotional wellbeing looks like a life that feels balanced and like your own.
You do not have to have everything figured out before you get in touch. Come as the whole person you are, carrying whatever you are carrying, and we will start there.
Good to know before you book
Session fees
Individual sessions run 55 minutes at $180. A first appointment for adults is a 70-minute assessment at $245.
Insurance & billing
Most private insurance plans cover a portion, and we direct bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield.
Getting started
I am currently accepting new individual clients ages 16 and up. I am no longer taking on new couples or family clients, though I continue to work with the couples and families I already see. No referral is needed. You can book directly. Sessions are private and confidential.
Location & language
Woodbridge office · Online across Ontario. Sessions in English.
CRPO Registration No. 20273
Ready to begin?
You don't have to carry it all on your own. I'm here to support your healing, gently, consistently, and without judgment.
Member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario · Reg. No. 20273 · verify on the public register
