Ramineh Rahimi
Student Counsellor
(she/her/hers)
In-Person and Virtual Sessions
Ramineh is not currently accepting new clients, waitlist available!
Please email us at connect@collective-healing.ca to connect with Ramineh for counselling services. For existing clients, self-book here.
Ramineh (she/her) is a counselling practicum student currently in her final stages of training with Yorkville University. She is an immigrant from Iran, born and raised in Dubai, and now lives in ‘Canada’, a place she sought for safety, growth, and healing. Ramineh is a racialized cisgendered, able-bodied, heterosexual woman with experience with navigating depression and anxiety. Her diverse background and lived experiences shape her compassionate approach to therapy.
Growing up in a traditional patriarchal Middle Eastern culture, Ramineh intimately understands the impacts of oppression, strict gender roles, and sexism. She also understands power dynamics and how they can result in various forms of emotional and mental abuse. Her experiences fueled her passion for counselling as she found strength and liberation in safe spaces where she could express herself and center her autonomy. This personal journey drives her dedication to supporting others.
Ramineh uses a holistic and anti-oppressive approach to counselling. She draws from and integrates approaches such as Internal Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Feminist Therapy in her work. She is deeply committed to cultural sensitivity, understanding that each person’s experiences are shaped by a mix of biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors.
Creating a safe and nurturing environment is central to Ramineh’s work. She works clients feeling seen, safe, soothed, and heard. Her approach is client-centered, marked by empathy, non-judgment, compassion, and curiosity. While she is open and understanding, she maintains clear boundaries to ensure a professional and supportive therapeutic relationship. Her goal is to help clients uncover and embrace their true selves, guiding them through challenges like depression, anxiety, identity issues, caregiver burnout, relational trauma, and major life transitions such as immigrating to a new country.
Ramineh has extensive experience working with folks who experience marginalization and individuals facing mental health issues like bipolar disorder, substance use problems, and narcissistic abuse. Her own experiences with cultural trauma, religious trauma, racism, intergenerational trauma, and sexism give her a deep understanding of human suffering and resilience.
In addition to her individual work, Ramineh supports women and girls who have experienced abuse and oppression, and she works with couples and families to improve communication, conflict resolution, and mental health. She addresses issues such as trauma and PTSD, role changes, grief, and loss within the family dynamic.
Ramineh is committed to promoting self-compassion, social justice, and collaborative healing, empowering her clients to face life’s challenges with courage and authenticity.
Outside of her professional life, Ramineh enjoys activities that nourish her mind, body, and spirit. She is passionate about staying physically active through working out, running, or practicing yoga. She also loves reading, watching movies, and dancing alone in her home.
Ramineh’s Availability
Location: Mount Pleasant, Virtual
Days and Hours:
Saturday 2:15pm - 9:00pm (Mount Pleasant or Virtual)
Sunday 2:15pm - 9:00pm (Virtual)
Practicum ends December 2024.
Ramineh Rahimi
Student Counsellor
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