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Allahna is centred in the photo with a large smile. She is standing in front of some coniferous trees that have been blurred. She is wearing a soft black button up top.
Allahna Somji (she/her/hers) - Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
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Languages: English

Allahna's waitlist is closed If you would like to connect with her email 
[email protected]

Availability
Alternating Fridays 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Virtual)

About
Allahna (she/her) is a settler on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People the səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam) Nations. She is grateful to be living, learning, and practicing on this land. Allahna identifies as a Muslim woman of colour and welcome people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, understanding how social and cultural factors can influence their journeys. 

At its core, Allahna’s therapeutic approach is centered around collaboration, drawing from anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and client-centered frameworks, while highlighting the unique lived experiences each client holds. She works with individuals who may be struggling with experiences of anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, and more. Allahna has a background of supporting and working with neurodivergent individuals and continues to do so in her practice. She works with children, youth and adults.

Making the decision to seek counselling is a huge step for anyone, and Allahna’s focus is supporting individuals through emotional difficulties that come up. She strives to meet all clients with empathy, non-judgment, openness, and kindness. Her goal is to create a safe space for all her clients, allowing for an environment of empowerment, encouragement, and connection.


Counselling Approaches:
  • EMDR
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Parts Work
  • Client-centered
  • Art based exploration
  • Anti-oppressive
  • Trauma-Informed

Selected Professional Training:·
  • EMDR Comprehensive Basic Training, EMDR Consulting
  • TF-CBT Web 2.0 – Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy​
  • Somatic Therapy 101 with a Focus on Working with Queer and Trans Clients, Andrea Glik
  • Anti-Oppression 101 – Cicely Blain and Stratagem
  • RaceAnd the Gender Binary, Race Forward: The Center for Radical Justice Innovation

Allahna's Rates 
15-minute phone consultation: No Cost

Individual Counselling
50 minutes
Standard: $150
Sliding scale: Closed
75 minutes
Standard: $200
Sliding scale: Closed


Allahna can work with folks utilizing Residential Historical Abuse Program (RHAP) and Autism Funding Unit (AFU).
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