Mental health support in Urdu from clinicians who understand the importance of language, culture, and having a space where you feel comfortable sharing your experiences.

You shouldn't have to spend your first sessions explaining your language, cultural background, or the experiences that shape your life before you can begin talking about what you're going through.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, immigration stress, relationship challenges, postpartum concerns, or simply feeling overwhelmed, our Urdu-speaking clinicians provide compassionate, culturally responsive care in a language you feel comfortable using.

Deep Sea Psychology provides online Urdu-speaking counselling for individuals across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, supporting concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, immigration stress, women's mental health, postpartum concerns, relationships, and major life transitions.
✔ Urdu-Speaking Registered Psychologists & Psychotherapists
✔ Secure Online Counselling Across British Columbia, Alberta & Ontario
✔ Flexible Appointment Options
✔ Direct-Billing to Many Insurance Providers & IFHP
✔ Mental Health Assessments & Counselling for Immigrants & Refugees

Find An Urdu-Speaking Therapist You Feel Comfortable With

Many people delay reaching out because finding the right therapist can feel difficult, especially when discussing personal experiences, family concerns, trauma, or major life changes.
Working with an Urdu-speaking clinician can help create a space where you can communicate more naturally, feel heard, and explore what you are experiencing without needing to explain every part of your background.

Meet Your Urdu-Speaking Mental Health Professionals

Our Urdu-speaking clinicians support individuals across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario with concerns including:
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Depression and low mood
  • Trauma and difficult experiences
  • Immigration and adjustment challenges
  • Women's mental health
  • Postpartum concerns
  • Relationship challenges
  • Life transitions

Meet our Urdu-speaking mental health professionals, learn about their approaches, and decide who feels like the right fit for you.

Fatima Noorali, CCC, Registered Psychotherapist

Ontario, BC, Alberta | Online Counselling | Adults, Youth
Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that reflects your unique needs, using open-ended questions and interactive activities to help you gain clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of self.
Note: Fatima's online calendar shows her Ontario-based availability (Eastern Time). To book an appointment with Fatima in BC or Alberta, please contact our team for assistance 

Misha Waheed, Registered Psychologist

Alberta | Formal Assessment & Online Counselling | Adults, Youth, and Couples
A guiding principle for me is to help people feel empowered so they can take charge of their life story. I am a big believer in the philosophy that small changes over time lead to sustainable growth.

You May Be Looking For Support Because Something Has Changed

Maybe you have been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted.

Maybe you have been carrying stress for a long time but haven't known who to talk to.

Maybe moving to Canada brought challenges you did not expect, adjusting to a new culture, managing responsibilities, feeling isolated, or navigating changes in your identity.

Maybe you want support from someone who understands the importance of your language, values, and the experiences that shape your life.
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You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

Counselling starts with a conversation.

Support For Newcomers, Immigrants & Refugees

Moving to a new country can bring unique emotional and practical challenges. Our clinicians have experience supporting immigrants and refugees navigating cultural adjustment, trauma, family changes, identity, and the stress of building a new life in Canada.

Many newcomers and refugees experience challenges related to:
  • Cultural adjustment
  • Loss and uncertainty
  • Isolation and loneliness
  • Trauma and difficult experiences
  • Family changes
  • Building a new sense of belonging

We also work with individuals accessing mental health assessment and counselling services through the Interim Federal Health Program  (IFHP) and understand the unique needs that can arise during the immigration and settlement process.

If you are unsure about your IFHP eligibility or coverage, our team can help answer your questions.

What Can Urdu Speaking Counselling Help With?

You don't need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what's wrong before reaching out. Many people begin counselling because they feel overwhelmed, stressed, disconnected, or know that something has changed. Counselling can provide support, clarity, and practical strategies for navigating these challenges.
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Our Urdu-speaking clinicians support individuals with a range of concerns, including:

Anxiety, Stress & Overthinking

Constant worry, racing thoughts, difficulty relaxing, or feeling overwhelmed can affect your relationships, work, and daily life.

Depression & Feeling Disconnected

Depression can look different for everyone. You may feel exhausted, withdrawn, unmotivated, emotionally numb, or disconnected from yourself and others.

Trauma & Difficult Experiences

Past experiences can continue affecting your emotions, relationships, confidence, and sense of safety. Trauma-informed counselling can help you process difficult experiences while developing healthier ways of coping and moving forward.

Immigration & Newcomer Stress

Starting a new life in Canada can bring unique challenges. You may be navigating cultural adjustment, loneliness, family responsibilities, uncertainty about the future, or feeling caught between different worlds. Counselling can provide a space to process these experiences and build support during this transition.

Women's Mental Health

Women may experience unique mental health challenges related to identity, relationships, family expectations, pregnancy, motherhood, and major life changes.

Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health

The transition into parenthood can bring many emotional changes. Counselling can support individuals experiencing postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, overwhelm, adjustment challenges, or difficulty navigating this new stage of life.

Relationship & Family Challenges

Relationships, family expectations, communication patterns, and changing roles can create significant emotional stress. Counselling can help you better understand yourself, improve communication, and navigate relationship challenges.

Why Urdu Speaking Clients Choose Deep Sea Psychology

Mental Health Support That Respects Your Experiences

Your culture, language, family, identity, and life experiences are important parts of understanding your mental health.

Many clients find that working with an Urdu-speaking therapist who has lived experience with South Asian cultures can create a more comfortable and relatable counselling experience. Our Urdu-speaking clinicians provide culturally responsive care that respects your unique background, values, and lived experiences, without making assumptions about what those experiences have been.

At Deep Sea Psychology, our clinicians provide:

Urdu-Speaking Clinicians

Speak in Urdu with a therapist who recognizes the importance of language, relationships, culture, and identity in your mental health journey. You don't have to spend the first part of therapy explaining your background before talking about what matters most.

Experience Supporting Immigrants & Refugees

Our clinicians routinely provide mental health services for immigrants, newcomers, and refugees, including immigration-related mental health assessments and counselling.

Direct-Billing to Insurance & IFHP

We direct bill to many extended health benefits providers, as well as to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) for eligible clients.

A Comfortable, Non-Judgmental Space

A place where you can talk openly about your experiences and feel respected.

Culturally Responsive Care

Support that recognizes your background, values, and the experiences that influence your wellbeing.

Evidence-Based Treatment

Counselling approaches informed by research and tailored to your individual goals.​

Practical Tools For Change

Strategies to help you better understand yourself, manage challenges, and improve your overall wellbeing.​

Our Approach To Urdu Speaking Counselling

Depending on your needs, counselling may involve:
  • Exploring thoughts, emotions, and patterns
  • Developing coping strategies
  • Processing difficult experiences
  • Improving relationships
  • Building confidence and resilience
  • Navigating major life transitions
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Every counselling experience is personalized to you.

Questions Before You Reach Out?

It's completely normal to have questions before starting counselling. Whether you're wondering how online sessions work, what to expect, or whether counselling is the right fit, we've answered some of the questions we hear most often.
Do you offer Online counselling in Urdu?
Yes. Our Urdu-speaking clinicians provide online counselling in Urdu for individuals who feel more comfortable discussing personal experiences, emotions, and life challenges in their preferred language. ​Sessions are offered securely online for clients located in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.
Will my therapist understand my cultural background?
Our Urdu-speaking clinicians have lived experience with South Asian cultures and provide culturally responsive care. They understand that culture, family, language, religion, and immigration experiences can shape mental health and wellbeing.
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Every individual is unique, and your therapist will take the time to understand your personal experiences rather than making assumptions.
Do you accept IFHP for newcomers and refugees?
Yes. We support newcomers, immigrants, and refugees across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario who are adjusting to life in Canada and navigating challenges related to settlement, identity, family changes, trauma, and stress.

​We provide mental health assessment and counselling services for eligible clients with coverage through the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).

If you're unsure about your coverage or eligibility, our team can help answer your questions and explain the next steps.
Do you provide mental health assessments for immigration matters?
Yes. Our Urdu-Speaking clinicians provide mental health assessments that may be requested as part of immigration or refugee matters.

​If you're unsure whether an assessment is right for your situation, please contact us to discuss your needs.
Is counselling covered by insurance?
Deep Sea Psychology also offers direct billing to many insurance providers, and IFHP coverage is available for eligible clients.
How do I get started?
Schedule a consultation online or contact our team to discuss your needs. We'll answer your questions, help you find the right clinician, and guide you through the next steps. 

You Deserve To Feel Understood

Taking the first step toward counselling can feel difficult.

You do not need to explain everything perfectly or have all the answers before reaching out.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, immigration stress, postpartum concerns, or simply feeling overwhelmed, support is available.
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​Connect with an Urdu-speaking mental health professional who can support you in a language and environment where you feel understood, respected, and comfortable.

​Book a consultation.