Registered Psychotherapist at Russell Health Collective
With a compassionate approach and over a decade of experience, our psychotherapists (Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying) provide therapy for adults and seniors, helping them navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
MARYAM SIDDIQUI
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Maryam Siddiqui is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. She specializes in helping adults and seniors manage mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. As an immigrant and former physician, Maryam’s background allows her to bring unique cultural sensitivity and empathy into her practice, ensuring that clients from all walks of life feel understood and supported.
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Maryam offers therapy in English, Urdu, and Hindi, prioritizing the importance of language and culture in building a strong therapeutic relationship. By using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and IFS, Maryam empowers her clients to explore their emotional and psychological challenges and work toward lasting change.
What Does a Psychotherapist Do?
A psychotherapist helps individuals manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. Through talk therapy, psychotherapists provide a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
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They use various therapeutic techniques to help clients:
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Understand and work through emotional and mental health issues
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Improve coping strategies for dealing with life stressors
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Build healthy relationships with themselves and others
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Gain insight and develop skills for managing thoughts and behaviours
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Issues They Can Help With
Our psychotherapists provides support for a variety of concerns, including:
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Anxiety and Depression: Offering tools and strategies to manage symptoms and improve mental health
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Life Transitions: Helping clients navigate major life changes, such as retirement, divorce, or relocation
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Self-Esteem and Identity: Supporting individuals in building self-worth and understanding their identity
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Cultural Identity: Addressing the complexities of cultural adaptation and belonging
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Trauma: Helping individuals work through past trauma in a safe and healing environment
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Medical Diagnoses: Supporting individuals through sudden changes in their health, or helping to manage chronic conditions
The Importance of Psychotherapy for Your Well-Being
Psychotherapy is essential for improving mental health and overall well-being. It helps individuals gain insight into their emotional struggles and provides effective coping mechanisms for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other psychological challenges.
Psychotherapy offers a holistic approach to mental wellness by:
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Promoting self-awareness and emotional regulation
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Enhancing relationships with others
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Offering tools for managing and overcoming stress and emotional pain
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Fostering personal growth and resilience
Our
Approach
At Russell Health Collective, our psychotherapy services are rooted in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and personalized care. Maryam’s approach combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), each tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or life transitions, we offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can work through your challenges and develop tools for lasting change.
Why Choose Russell Health Collective?
Care
We provide a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring every client feels heard, understood, and supported in their healing journey. Our approach is tailored to each individual’s needs.