Therapists who bring clinical training and lived understanding.

Munsif Mubarak

Registered Psychotherapist · CRPO

Munsif holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and spent seven years studying the Islamic sciences in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Arabic Literature and Linguistics from the Islamic University of Medina. He is a Hafiz of the Qur'an. He completed his Master of Pastoral Studies at the University of Toronto in 2021, with certification in spiritual care and psychotherapy.

In practice, Munsif integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP). At Khalil Center, he serves as Director of Community Relations, Clinical Supervisor, and Psychotherapist, delivering psycho-spiritual education across Canada and the USA.

Focus: Anxiety, depression, spiritual & self-development, behavioural addictions, family and relationship issues, men's issues, OCD, career and academic guidance

Clients: Individuals (adults & teens), marital, pre-marital, family  ·  Languages: English; understands classical Arabic

Certifications: TIIP (Level 2) · EMDR (Level 1)

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Asad Ali

Registered Psychotherapist

Asad holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion and a Master of Pastoral Studies specializing in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy. His approach integrates clinical excellence with the Islamic tradition, shaped by ongoing studies at the Mathabah Institute, Taqwa Institute, the Irshad Center for Hanafi Studies, and the ʿĀlimiyyah Program at Ma'had Zakariya.

With over a decade of experience as a health and wellness coach, three years as a Peer Counselor with the Naseeha Muslim Youth Helpline, and specialized work with Purify Your Gaze supporting recovery from pornography and sex addiction, Asad brings deep sensitivity to struggles at the intersection of behaviour and belief.

Approaches: CBT, DBT, ACT, narrative therapy, TIIP

Focus: Behavioural addictions, values conflict, spiritual alignment, relationships, purpose and balance

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Tabinda Beena Syed

Registered Psychotherapist · CRPO

Beena holds a Master's in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy and an Honours BSc in Psychology, and has served in the mental health field for nearly a decade. Her interest lies in holistic healing through spiritually integrated psychotherapy, using the Islamic tradition as a framework alongside contemporary therapeutic practice.

She uses a client-centred approach embedded in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, providing a safe, welcoming space to explore vulnerable areas with a trauma-informed lens — supporting clients with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, self-awareness, and the journey toward self-actualization.

Approaches: Client-centred therapy, CBT, trauma-informed care

Languages: English and Urdu

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