Gilan Abdelaal, RP.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and over a decade of experience, with a particular focus on trauma. I am committed to providing client-centred therapy and have experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based Therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy. I also have training and experience in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. I have worked at Homewood Health Centre, Costi Immigration Services, Torchlight Services, and EFAP companies. I have experience working with youth, adults, couples, and families, as well as facilitating group therapy. I have supported clients experiencing PTSD, depression, grief, generalized anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, chronic pain, brain injury, addictions, borderline personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I also have experience providing crisis intervention, relationship support, anger management, stress management, and support for survivors of domestic violence, as well as individuals experiencing self-harm and suicidal behaviours. Upon request, I am able to provide faith-based therapy for clients who identify as Muslim and can facilitate sessions in Arabic. Clinician competencies: • Adjustment Disorder • Alcohol Abuse • Anger • Bipolar Disorder • Body image/Body Dysmorphia • Borderline Personality Disorder • Burnout • Depression/Major Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia • Dissociative Disorders • Eating Disorders • Emotion Regulation • Grief/Loss • Health Anxiety • Hypertension • Insomnia/sleep problems • Internet addiction • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Non substance/behavioural addictions • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder • Pain Management • Panic Disorder • Parental coaching/support • Perfectionism • Performance Anxiety • Personality Disorders • Phobias • Premenstrual Syndrome • Post-concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury • Pre-natal and Post-partum related issues • Procrastination • Relationship issues • Return to Work/WSIB • Seasonal Affective Disorder • Self-Esteem • Stress • Substance Use • Weight management • Trauma/PTSD • Anxiety/mood med withdrawal • Women's health Populations served: • Adults • Couples • Caregivers • Family Health Teams • First Responders • Older adults (65+) • Return to Work/WSIB clients Treatment modalities: • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia • Cognitive Processing Therapy • Compassion Therapy • Dialectical Behavior Therapy • Emotion Focused Therapy • Mindfulness Therapy • Narrative Therapy • Trauma informed treatment Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak with our intake team at 416-363-4228 for more information.