Healing that honours who you are.

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Healing thathonourswho you are.

Trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy for immigrants, refugees, and communities of colour — in English, Arabic, Spanish, and French.

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Wala'a and Samiyah — trauma therapists and co-founders of Rubiks Counselling Services
FOUNDEDOttawa, 2016
10+Years Practice
4Languages
About Us

Healing that Fits
who you are.

We're Wala'a and Samiyah — trauma therapists, co-founders, and two people who understand what it means to navigate systems that weren't built with you in mind.

“At Rubiks, you don't have to explain yourself before the real work begins.”

Whether it's racism, migration, culture, spirituality, or generational cycles — we're ready to go there with you. Our practice is built on trauma-informed, anti-oppressive principles grounded in your lived experience.

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Cultural Humility

Your identity, faith, and heritage belong in the room – not as context, but as the foundation.

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Trauma-Informed

Every approach honours how trauma lives in the body and shapes the way we move through the world.

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Equity in Access

Sliding scale fees and services in 4 languages – cost is never a barrier.

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Community First

We work with schools, organizations, and workplaces to build spaces where everyone genuinely belongs.

What We Offer

Care tailored to every stage of your journey.

From individual therapy to organizational training — we meet you where you are.

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Individual Psychotherapy

Culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy tailored to your lived experience. We integrate somatic practices, EMDR, and narrative approaches to support deep healing.

"Healing isn't a destination, it's learning to breathe differently inside the life you already have."

Wala'a Farahat, RP — Co-founder
Our Team

Meet the people
behind your healing.

Wala'a Farahat — CO-FOUNDER
CO-FOUNDER

Wala'a Farahat

RP, MA — Virtual Only

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Samiyah Zawawi — CO-FOUNDER
CO-FOUNDER

Samiyah Zawawi

RP, MA — In-Person & Virtual

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Amana Halawa — REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Amana Halawa

RP — Virtual Only

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Voices of our community.

"The team at Rubiks brings something truly rare — they understand not just your mental health, but where you come from. The cultural fluency in their approach made all the difference."

Tracy GagnonWellness Lead, Canada Revenue Agency

"Working with Rubiks has been transformative for our organization. Their EDI training was expertly facilitated and deeply impactful for our team."

City of OttawaDiverse Employee Network

"I felt seen and heard from the very first session. The supervision I received helped shape me into a more confident and culturally-aware clinician."

Sylvie CastonguayMA Student, Saint Paul University
Shop & Common Questions

Everything you
need to know
before starting.

Still have questions?

We're always happy to connect. Reach out by phone, email, or book a free consultation — no pressure, no commitment.

No referral needed. You can request a session through our website. Submit the intake form with your preferred times — our team confirms availability. No payment is taken at this step.

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