Aziz Mirza
Aziz believes in creating a safe environment for his clients. He believes in supporting clients while working through the difficult parts of their lives. He understands that life can be difficult but also believes that change is possible. He helps you better understand yourself as you work towards change and your goals in counselling. He believes you are the expert of your life. Aziz works diligently to understand your story and how to support you in how you view the world.
Aziz believes that people can transform in therapy. He loves watching clients grow into a stronger version of themselves. This is the reason Aziz chose to become a Psychologist. He loves seeing the transformative power that resides within his clients. He empowers clients to become a better version of themselves.
His approach is further driven by his upbringing across diverse countries, cultures, and belief systems, and compounded by his experience of being Queer. Aziz aims to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of those often within society’s margins.
Areas of competence: Aziz is confident in supporting your regulation, growth, and healing across the following domains:
• Anger management
• Anxiety and depression
• Coping Skills
• Suicidal ideation
• Emotional regulation
• Sleep issues
• Couples counselling
• Self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence
• Conflict and communication
• Boundary creation
• Life experiences, transitions, and struggles
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Grief
• Infidelity
• Self-harm
• Abuse
• Stress
• Relationship challenges and attachment wounds
• Veterans
• Ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, relationship
Aziz uses an eclectic approach when working with clients. He draws from Internal Family Systems which helps us see all the different parts of us that are contributing to current difficulties. He also uses solution-focused therapy to help clients figure out practical solutions to their problems. He believes clients have the strength and tools for change within themselves and helps clients bring those solutions to the surface. Also when needed he uses a trauma-informed lens to work with clients who have difficulties that have arisen from challenging experiences throughout their lives.
Aziz also offers a free 20-minute phone or video consultation, to support you in finding the most suitable fit as you embark on your therapy journey.
Aziz is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists