Miriam Ismail is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works with teens, young adults, and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward.

She has a strong focus on supporting teens and students navigating the pressure that can come with school, family, and figuring out who you are at the same time.

 

Many of the people she works with are used to trying to keep everyone happy and meet expectations, while privately dealing with anxiety, low mood, burnout, or feeling like they’re never quite doing enough.

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Miriam also works with people going through grief, difficult relationships, changes in identity, or periods where they simply don’t feel like themselves. She has a particular understanding of the experiences of Middle Eastern women who may feel caught between what is expected of them and what they actually want for their own lives. Therapy can be a place to work through the guilt that comes with setting boundaries, questioning traditional roles, or choosing yourself without feeling like you are letting your family down.

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She also understands what it’s like to be the person everyone relies on. Constantly showing up for other people can leave very little space for your own needs, and over time that can lead to feeling exhausted, resentful, or disconnected from yourself.

Miriam offers a warm, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, make sense of what you’re going through, and start figuring out what actually feels right for you.

 

Her approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), with a focus on tools that can actually be used outside of the therapy room.

She holds a double major undergraduate degree in Psychology and Health Sciences, with a minor in Disability Studies, which informs her inclusive and person-centred approach.

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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unsure of what comes next, you don’t have to figure it out alone. You’re welcome to reach out to see if working together feels like a good fit!

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Session types:

Teen | Individual 

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Specialities:

Anxiety | Burnout | Stress | Life Transitions | Neurodivergence | Academic Pressures | Grief & Loss |  Self-Esteem | Caregivers | Depression | LGBTQ+ | Cultural & Family Expectations

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Approaches:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy | Anti-Oppressive | Strength-Based | Person-Centred