Zubeyde Kocyigit

Have you ever felt disconnected from yourself, even while trying to stay strong? Sometimes life asks us to carry more than we expected: migration, grief, identity changes, family pressures, loss, or the quiet weight of anxiety. From the outside, everything may look fine, yet inside there may be confusion, exhaustion, or a sense of fragmentation. I see therapy as a space where healing begins through safety, trust, and honest conversation. My role is not to tell you who to be, but to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your strengths, values, and sense of meaning.

As a Turkish-Canadian Muslim immigrant woman, theologian, educator, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and spiritual health practitioner, I bring both lived experience and clinical training into my work. My perspective is uniquely shaped by years of service in correctional centre chaplaincy and community work, where I have witnessed the profound resilience that emerges even in the most difficult circumstances. 

I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and meet you where you are, approaching therapy with professional boundaries, evidence-based practice, and deep respect for your autonomy.

My approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. I offer a trauma-informed space where we collaboratively explore emotional regulation and resilience at a pace that feels safe for you. For those who desire it, I also provide spiritually integrated care, where faith and existential questions can be explored as part of your healing journey.

In our sessions, we address challenges related to anxiety, stress, grief, and trauma, as well as identity transitions, migration, and relational dynamics. Healing, for me, is not about becoming someone new; it is about restoring coherence and reconnecting with the dignity and resilience that are already within you. If you are looking for a warm, culturally sensitive, and clinically grounded space, I would be honoured to walk alongside you. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs and ensure we are a good fit for your journey.