It's Complicated

Sarah Hussein

Counsellor

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Ottawa, CanadaAvailable online and via text
Usually responds within 2 hours

About me

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist who was born in Canada, raised in the Middle East, and later returned to Canada in my youth. Having lived between two worlds, I deeply understand the challenges of navigating multiple cultures and identities — the feelings of not fully belonging, the stress, and the inner conflict that can arise. My own journey taught me how difficult, yet transformative, the path of self-acceptance and personal growth can be.

Through these experiences, I’ve come to believe that even through life’s toughest moments — the times we feel lost, hopeless, or unsure — there’s always the possibility to rise stronger, wiser, and more resilient. My hope as a therapist is to be a GuideLight for those who can’t yet see the light at the end of the tunnel, walking alongside them with empathy and support. You don’t have to go through it alone — reaching out for help is a deeply human act, and healing often begins with that first step.

I speak:

ArabicEnglish

Location:

Ottawa, Canada

Approach

Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Couples therapySupport for couples working through problems and who want to gain insight into the relational dynamics that contribute to the problem.
Psychotherapy Recommended for those who want to work through emotional or mental health challenges by talking with a trained psychotherapist.

I use an integrative approach from CBT, Solution Focused Short Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness, MBSR, ACT, Trauma informed, EFT and Islamic counselling, making sure I am able to customize treatment plans to meet clients' goals, because we're all different, and therapy is definitely not a one size fits all approach!

Services

Individual Session

Sliding scale
CA$100 50 min Online & Text

Couples Session

CA$200 1 hr Online

Couples Session

CA$250 1 hr 20 min Online

Individual Session

CA$150 50 min Online & Text

Insurances

Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
Ottawa, CanadaAvailable online and via text
Usually responds within 2 hours

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