Farah is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who has been in the field of mental health for 12 years and holds a Masters’ Degree in Applied Psychology specialising in Clinical. Her experience of 12 years of working with clients from varied backgrounds both in India and Canada, as well as her own personal experience being a South Asian immigrant helped her gain a culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive and compassionate stance in her practice. It also allows her to have extensive experience helping individuals who may have been impacted by culture and conditioning. She supports individuals facing anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship challenges and Life Transitions. Using an integrative approach, Farah draws from different well researched modalities such as Inner Child Work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mind-Body approaches to healing, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Expressive Arts and Narrative Therapy.

Farah offers help which stems from the understanding that we may often feel certain aspects from our past keeps on knocking at our door. Certain emotions come up and we may find it difficult to understand where they may be stemming from. During these times we may feel lost, confused and even guilty. Farah aims to provide a safe space for her clients to explore, identify, process, and navigate these emotions while feeling compassion towards oneself. Using her passion, curiosity, education, and experience Farah meets the client where they are at. Sessions with Farah are organic, intuitive, and respectful. She doesn’t shy away from using humour and movement therapeutically in her sessions. Outside her role as a therapist, Farah enjoys travelling, exploring different cuisines, and spending time with her loved one’s. Farah ensures to focus on her self-care and updates her knowledge with trainings and networking.

Farah is currently accepting new clients virtually.

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As the clinic coordinator for Free Mind Psychology Clinic, I bring over 7 years of dedicated experience in various client service and administrative roles. With a profound interest and commitment to mental health care, I have immersed myself in this field for over 2 years working in different clinical settings and roles. Aside from my work pursuits, I am currently pursuing the completion of my graduate degree in counseling psychology. My passion lies in helping others and mental health advocacy, and I am excited to continue fueling these passions by creating a positive impact through this role.

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My aim is providing a compassionate, empathetic, non-judgmental, and trusting therapeutic relationship to my clients. I strive to empower you to overcome your personal emotional barriers to improve overall mental health, develop life skills and inner strength, and move on successfully. My work is client centered using a variety of modalities such as CBT, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy, either individually or in combination according to your unique needs. I have experience working outside of Canada with a diverse clientele presenting with a variety of issues.

In my work experience with children, teens and adolescents who have faced traumatic events including childhood emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, I help my clients to get over the trauma and anxiety arising because of abuse and become positive and resilient in their lives. I have also been working with young adults struggling with relationship issues, and individuals looking to gain more understanding of themselves and be more productive.

I understand children and youth can express their fears, sadness, anxiety or stress as acting out behaviours, aggression, anger or hyperactivity. I help children express their emotions and feelings through play therapy combined with talk therapy. I work with families and parents as partners in the treatment process. I offer child and youth therapy to refugee claimant children who may have experienced trauma or witnessed violence prior to arriving in Canada.

I have had the privilege of coming from a different country and occupying different jobs that allowed me to experience meaningful engagement with many people from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, and life stages. Interacting with diverse cultures has profoundly enhanced my compassion and humility for all humanity. This invaluable experience has shaped my personal journey towards helping others seek clarity and direction, finding balance and a deeper understanding of oneself.

In my free time, I love to read books, enjoy cooking and experiment with new recipes, socializing with friends and going on drives around town to explore hidden natural beauties in and around Ottawa.

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Dr. Sarah Bellefontaine is a clinical, health, and counselling psychologist who works primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) perspective, including training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She often integrates tools from Emotion-Focused, Dialectical Behavior, and Interpersonal Therapies to complement her work. She offers evidence-based services to individual, adult (18+) clients in the areas of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and adjustment to significant life changes.

Dr. Bellefontaine is particularly interested in working with individuals with chronic health conditions, or who are adjusting to health-related difficulties. She has experience working with individuals with a number of health concerns including, but not limited to cancer, viral hepatitis, HIV, chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, and post-concussive syndrome. She enjoys helping her clients find meaning in their lives and transition from simply surviving to living.

Dr. Bellefontaine’s special interest is in working with women who are experiencing difficulties in the pregnancy and postpartum periods, and throughout the transition to parenthood (including, but not limited to perinatal depression, perinatal anxiety, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and birth trauma).

Dr. Bellefontaine has worked providing assessments and psychotherapy to individuals experiencing a variety of challenges, including a wide range of mood, anxiety, and health issues. She has experience working in multiple clinic and hospital settings including several private practice settings, a Family Health Team, the Montfort Hospital (Clinical Health Psychology Service and Mental Health Services), the Ottawa Hospital (Infectious Diseases and Viral Hepatitis Programs), and the Royal Ottawa Hospital (Mood Disorders Program).

When not in the office, you can find Dr. Bellefontaine enjoying the outdoors through camping, hiking, paddleboarding, kayaking, and archery. She is also often found stealing snuggles from her two pet bunnies.

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