Maria Ahmed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Maria Ahmed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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Professions: Counselor, Psychotherapist
License Status: I'm a therapist practicing under supervision. Supervisor: Saima Zaheer #003112
Primary Credential: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - 10034
Telephone: 647-338-0655
Billing and Insurance:
Session Fees: $180
Free Initial Phone Consultation
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

20 Hobson street
Rm 105
Cambridge, Ontario L5M0H5

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What's My Approach to Therapy?

My Approach to Helping

If you’re reading this, you’re probably tired—tired of repeating the same patterns, tired of being strong for everyone else, tired of carrying pain that no one ever really saw. Maybe you’re stuck in cycles you can’t break, navigating addiction, trauma, emotional overwhelm, or relationships that leave you drained and doubting yourself. You want clarity, relief, and a place where you don’t have to perform… a place where you can finally exhale.

You and I work together in a way that is deeply compassionate, honest, and grounded in both mind and body. I’m not the kind of therapist who just nods along. I sit with you. I attune to your nervous system. I help you slow down enough to actually hear yourself. Together, we explore the parts of you that are hurting, protective, reactive, or longing for connection—without shame and without judgment.

My approach blends somatic awareness, trauma-informed care, Internal Family Systems, emotional regulation, and practical, real-life skills. You’ll learn what your body is trying to tell you, how your patterns formed, and—most importantly—how to interrupt them. We’ll build boundaries, strengthen your voice, and reconnect you with the parts of yourself that have been silenced or forgotten.

Therapy with me is gentle, but not passive. It’s safe, but not stagnant. I challenge you lovingly, hold you accountable to the version of yourself you’re trying to grow into, and help you build a life that actually feels like yours.

If you’re ready for a space where you don’t have to be perfect—just honest—then I’m here. We’ll take this step by step, breath by breath, until you can feel grounded, connected, and whole again.

My Practice & Services

At The Breathing Space Therapy, we believe healing happens when the whole person is supported — mind, body, and spirit. Our group practice takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach, offering clients an integrated circle of care that includes a registered psychotherapist, registered nurse, and registered social worker.

Together, we collaborate to address the emotional, physical, and relational layers of well-being. Whether you’re navigating addiction, trauma, mood challenges, or co-occurring conditions, our team ensures that every aspect of your recovery is understood and cared for with compassion and clinical expertise.

Our nurse brings a medical lens to support clients through detox, medication coordination, and health-related concerns that arise in mental health recovery. Our social worker offers systems-based support, helping clients navigate relationships, resources, and community connections that foster stability and empowerment.

Through this interdisciplinary model, we aim to create a space where each client feels seen, safe, and supported — a place to breathe, reflect, and heal at their own pace.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

Depression, anxiety, addiction & Co-occurring, border line personality

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Industries & Communities Served

  • BIPOC
  • Education
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • LGBTQ+

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Breakup
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Depression
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Pre-Marital Counseling
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Criticism
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