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The Team

Who We Are

Rawan Hedefa

Rawan Hedefa

MSW, RSW, MA, Psychotherapist, Clinic Founder & Director

Rawan Hedefa is a Registered Social Worker, psychotherapist, and PhD student in Counselling and Clinical Psychology.

As the founder and clinical director of Hedefa Psychotherapy Clinic, she specializes in supporting adults navigating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and identity-related challenges. Her approach integrates CBT, DBT, ACT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches. Fluent in English and Arabic, Rawan is passionate about providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ affirming care, creating a compassionate space where clients can better understand themselves, navigate difficult emotions, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

Helen Khaleghi

Helen Khaleghi

MA, MACP, RP | Trauma & Attachment Therapist for Adults and Couples

Helen Khaleghi is a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, attachment injuries, emotional dysregulation, and relationship difficulties.

She supports adults and couples navigating complex trauma, recurring relationship patterns, and challenges with emotional connection. Her approach integrates EMDR, Schema Therapy, DBT skills, Brainspotting, and somatic-based trauma therapy. Helen brings a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive approach to her work, helping clients understand their emotional patterns, develop healthier boundaries, strengthen their relationships, and build a greater sense of safety and stability within themselves.

Shaista Ahmaddi

Shaista Ahmaddi

BSW, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist

Shaista Ahmaddi is a Registered Social Worker specializing in trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and burnout.

She also supports individuals navigating cultural identity, family expectations, and the experience of living between cultures. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, somatic-based therapy, and narrative therapy, with an emphasis on nervous system regulation and holistic healing. Shaista creates a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, reconnect with themselves, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

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