The Artsy Therapist

03/01/2026

Art is a life raft when your nervous system needs an outlet. Realizing you don't need to have it all figured out, you can just create something that can hold space for grief, rage, and hope all at once. That's what the studio is for. Some days the state of the world feels heavy and the art puts you back together.

Keep creating. Keep caring. Keep going.

02/26/2026

Thrilled to finally hold this in my hands! A much anticipated copy of the newly released book 'Materials and Media in Art Therapy: Contemporary Theory and Practice' edited by Cathy Moon. I'm deeply honored to contribute to Chapter 12 alongside so many talented colleagues.

12/10/2025

Creating this mixed media artwork was an act of time travel and a chance to fully immerse myself in the warmth of memories—back to afternoons playing with siblings and cousins in our large garden, eating juicy jaman fruit, and resting among fallen franjipani flowers. This memory, like so many from the time, feels lovingly preserved by the warm embrace of my aunt.

Grateful for the anonymous artisan in Karachi whose handcrafted vinyl stickers add the perfect texture and frame, and to the legendary Sohail Rana, whose music is the soundtrack to my childhood. 🌸🍃

08/24/2025

Capturing the quiet magic of deep sleep in monochrome

08/24/2025

Evening art vibes on the balcony art studio. Painting under the fairy lights.

12/23/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Starting January 1, 2025, I’ll be welcoming clients at my new location:
📍 411 Queen Street, Newmarket, L3Y 2G9

It’s only a 3-minute walk (or less than a minute drive) from the current spot, so no worries about the transition!

The new clinic is a cozy, welcoming space, and I can’t wait to share a sneak peek with you—check out the video below!

Looking forward to seeing clients in the new year at the new space! ✨

08/16/2024

Here is a short presentation on that I prepared earlier this summer.

08/12/2024

Sharing the words of Joe Tucci, Janise Mitchell, Stephen W. Porges and Ed Tronick on the aftermath of Trauma, 'forever changing what is experienced after it.'

The authors write that trauma carries an 'emotionality in which the world is altered in its hands. The ways that support is offered to those carrying the ongoing torment of such violation need to incorporate a willingness to touch the intensity of the experience, hold it with respect and engage with the shared humanity of all such pain.'

From The Handbook of trauma-transformative practice: Emerging therapeutic frameworks for supporting individuals, families or communities impacted by abuse and violence.

08/06/2024

08/06/2024

Parenting can be a rollercoaster, especially when power struggles arise and test your patience. In this blog post, we explore practical strategies to help caregivers stay calm and connected, turning power struggles into opportunities for growth and learning.

Parenting is a wild rollercoaster ride, filled with ups and downs, and it can be especially challenging when your child’s behavior tests your patience to the max. Power struggles between parents an…

08/02/2024

What does it mean to be an anti-oppressive therapist, and how does this approach differ from traditional practices? Read about the principles of anti-oppressive therapy, and how it aims to address and dismantle power imbalances, promote equity, and foster a more inclusive therapeutic environment.

‘Power is not a thing, but a fluid relationship. This means that, in all relationships at all times, we are engaged in power relations.’ ~ Julie Tilsen Anti-oppressive practise (AOP) is…

07/31/2024

can address several therapeutic goals effectively. Comics offer a structure where the interaction of characters dialoguing in metaphorical settings can support the development of multiple points of view, psychological awareness, empathy, and mindfulness.

Through creating comics, individuals can communicate, reframe and recontextualize negative thinking processes, identify internal resources, and explore coping methods that support .