Aziz Mirza

Who you will be working with: I have a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, which anchors my belief in the transformative power of viewing issues through a psychosocial lens. This is crucial in driving substantive strides toward social justice and change. My approach is further driven by my upbringing across diverse countries, cultures, and belief systems, and compounded by my experience of being Queer. The intersectionality of holding multiple non-dominant identities has significantly shaped how I understand and navigate life, and the value I place in community and relationality. Through my work in therapy to improve mental health and foster supportive relationships, I aim to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of those often within society's margins.

Let’s get personal: I enjoy being the favourite (g)uncle, playing board/video games, going on long drives, or winding down with a book. I also enjoy binge-watching shows and hold the unpopular opinion that horror movies are best watched in the middle of the night. I have also been a professional artist for over a decade, capturing moments through the lens of both a wedding photographer and videographer. With over 13 years of passion and dedication, I continue to cultivate visual narratives that allow my clients to relive and celebrate their momentous occasions for years and generations to come.

Areas of competence: I am confident in supporting your regulation, growth, and healing across the following domains:

• Identity (Queer identity exploration, development, and affirmation, and intersections of racial and cultural identities)

• Neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, learning, and general)

• Gender and sexuality

• Intimacy (sexual and non-sexual)

• Self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence

• Anxiety and depression

• Conflict and communication (skills development, boundary-making, self-advocacy, resolution)

• Life experiences, transitions, and struggles (immigrant and non-immigrant)

• Trauma and post-traumatic stress (including impacts of racism and heteronormativity)

• Relationship challenges and attachment wounds (family, partner(s), friends, and peers)

• Ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, relationship anarchy, and other nonconformist relationship structures

Training and modalities: I take an integrative approach to therapy which draws on various theories and concepts including training in:

• Competent and Affirming LGBTQ2IA+ Couples and Partners Therapy

• The Developmental Model for Couples Therapy

• Trauma Informed Training for Children and Families Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence 

• Trauma Informed Care

• Crisis De-Escalation

• Brain Story

• Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: Assessment and Risk Management

• Unpacking Hate Crime

I am also informed in:

• Solution Focused Narrative Therapy (SFNT)

• Internal Family System (IFS)

• Neurodiversity informed

I continuously embrace practices rooted in intersectionality, transformative justice, and anti-oppression, and honour these fundamental pillars within the therapy room.

Welcome to sessions with me: You are the expert on your life, so come as you are, and that includes all parts of you. There is no expectation of how you need to show up as a Queer or Person of Colour, I honour that your individual and collective identities do not fit any one narrative. I look forward to connecting with you and collaborating to create what you need therapy to be for you.

To get to know me more, you can book a free 15-minute online or phone consultation using our online booking system, or by contacting me via email.

Session Fee: $120 per 50-minute session (plus applicable tax). Limited sliding scale and pro bono spots may be available.

I offer sessions in English, Bengali and Hindi/Urdu.