Arabic Counselling Calgary
At Solasta Counselling, we’re proud to offer therapy in both Arabic and English. Souhad Al-Shorafa, a skilled counsellor on our team, provides counselling that supports children, teens, adults, and families – with a particular focus on immigrant parents navigating cultural differences and children on the autism spectrum.
Counselling in Arabic in Calgary
Being able to speak in your first language during therapy can make all the difference. Sessions in Arabic allow clients to express themselves freely, discuss sensitive topics more comfortably, and feel fully understood. For those who prefer English, Souhad provides bilingual services that bridge both cultures and languages
Evidence-Based, Culturally Sensitive Support
Souhad integrates evidence-based approaches like CBT, emotion-focused work, and strength-based strategies with deep cultural awareness. She recognizes how immigration, cultural adjustment, and intergenerational differences can affect family life, and tailors her approach to respect both heritage and new contexts.
Understanding the Needs of Immigrant Parents
Parenting in a new culture can bring unique challenges. Immigrant parents often balance traditional values with the realities of raising children in Canada. Counselling with Souhad provides a safe, judgment-free space to explore discipline styles, expectations around independence, and ways to build stronger parent–child relationships across cultural lines.
Autism and Child Counselling
Souhad has a particular passion for working with children on the autism spectrum. She supports both children and their parents with strategies for emotional regulation, communication, and day-to-day challenges. Families benefit from her practical guidance and her ability to understand cultural perspectives on autism.
Supporting Adults, Teens, Couples, and Families
While Souhad specializes in immigrant parenting and autism, her counselling also extends to adults facing stress, anxiety, or life transitions, teens struggling with identity or school pressures, and couples wanting to strengthen communication. Families looking to reduce conflict or improve relationships can also benefit from her warm, culturally informed approach.
الاستشارات للأطفال واضطراب طيف التوحد
لدى سهاد شغف خاص بالعمل مع الأطفال على طيف التوحد. فهي تدعم الأطفال ووالديهم من خلال استراتيجيات تساعد على تنظيم المشاعر، وتحسين التواصل، والتعامل مع التحديات اليومية. تستفيد العائلات من إرشاداتها العملية ومن قدرتها على فهم المنظور الثقافي المتعلق بالتوحد.
دعم البالغين والمراهقين والأزواج والعائلات
على الرغم من أن سهاد متخصصة في مساعدة الآباء المهاجرين والعمل مع الأطفال المصابين بالتوحد، إلا أن خدماتها تمتد أيضًا لتشمل البالغين الذين يواجهون ضغوطات أو قلقًا أو اكتئابًا أو تحديات مرتبطة بمراحل انتقالية في الحياة. كما تدعم المراهقين الذين يواجهون صعوبات تتعلق بالهوية أو المدرسة، والأزواج الذين يسعون إلى تعزيز التواصل. ويمكن للعائلات التي ترغب في تقليل الصراعات أو تحسين علاقاتها أن تستفيد من أسلوبها الدافئ والواعي ثقافيًا.
Who Can Benefit from Arabic-Speaking Counselling?
Children and Teens Managing School, Friendships, and Emotions
Young people growing up between cultures often face unique challenges. Counselling provides a safe space to navigate school stress, build friendships, and manage emotions while feeling understood and supported.
Parents Navigating Cultural Differences
Parenting in a new country can bring tension between traditions and Canadian norms. Counselling helps parents balance discipline, education, and family roles in ways that honour culture while supporting healthy family relationships.
Adults Experiencing Stress, Anxiety, or Identity Challenges
Moving to and adjusting in a new culture can affect mental health and sense of identity. Therapy offers tools to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and explore identity in a supportive, culturally sensitive setting.
Couples Balancing Traditions and New Ways of Relating
Relationships can feel complicated when partners bring different cultural expectations into their lives in Canada. Counselling supports couples in improving communication, resolving conflict, and finding balance between traditions and new patterns.
Families of Autistic Children Seeking Support
Families raising autistic children often need strategies that work both at home and in the community. With cultural awareness and practical tools, counselling can help families strengthen communication, reduce stress, and support their child’s growth.
Newcomers Adjusting to Life in Canada
The process of settling into a new country can bring both opportunities and challenges. From learning new systems to coping with feelings of isolation, counselling provides a space to process the changes, build resilience, and feel more at home while honouring cultural identity.
About Souhad Al-Shorafa
Souhad is a multi-lingual counsellor who offers therapy in both Arabic and English. She is passionate about helping families thrive in Canada while honouring their cultural identity. Her experience includes working with immigrant parents, supporting autistic children and their families, and providing individual counselling for stress, anxiety, and depression.
Why Choose Solasta for Arabic Counselling?
Our arabic-speaking counsellors are dedicated to helping you gain perspective, reframe unhelpful patterns, and create a path toward positive change.
Counselling and Psychology Services
Our psychologists have a wide range of experience and expertise in understanding the unique needs of our clients and helping you reach your therapy goals.
CAP
All of our psychologists are registered with the College of Alberta Psychologist.
PAA
Many of our psychologists are members of the Psychology Association of Alberta.
CCPA
Many of our psychologists are members of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Our Counsellors Who Provide Arabic Counselling
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We provide counselling and psychological services in-person in Calgary and online counselling throughout Alberta and Nova Scotia.
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FAQs
What types of therapy do you offer at Solasta Counselling?
At Solasta Counselling, we offer a wide range of evidence-based therapies tailored to your individual needs.
These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR for trauma, Narrative Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Each approach is designed to help address specific challenges, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma, or other concerns.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy can be helpful if you’re experiencing emotional or psychological challenges that affect your daily life, relationships, or well-being.
Common signs include persistent feelings of sadness or anxiety, difficulty coping with stress, or a desire for personal growth and self-discovery.
If you’re unsure, an initial consultation can help you explore your concerns and determine if therapy is a good fit for you.
What can I expect during my first session?
Your first session at Solasta Counselling will focus on understanding your unique situation and goals.
You’ll discuss your current challenges, personal history, and what you hope to achieve in therapy.
This session allows your therapist to tailor a treatment plan that suits your needs, while also giving you an opportunity to ask questions and build a comfortable, trusting relationship.
Do you offer virtual or in-person counselling sessions?
Yes, Solasta Counselling offers both virtual and in-person sessions to accommodate your preferences and needs.
Virtual therapy allows you to access support from the comfort of your home, while in-person sessions provide a private, welcoming environment at our Calgary location and throughout Alberta.
Both options ensure the same level of care and confidentiality.
How long does therapy usually take?
The length of therapy varies depending on your goals and the complexity of your concerns.
Some clients see improvement in just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support.
Your therapist will work with you to set realistic expectations and adjust your treatment plan as you progress.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes, all sessions at Solasta Counselling are confidential.
We follow strict professional and legal guidelines to protect your privacy.
The only exceptions involve safety concerns, such as risks of harm to yourself or others, which your therapist will explain during your initial session.