RAWDA TOMOUM
MS Clinical Psychology | Registered Clinical Counsellor | Canadian Certified Counsellor
A designation of
BC Association of
Clinical Counsellors
Hi there! I am so glad and proud of you for being here because it means it's been difficult for you lately, but you're still putting on a fight! Even if it feels scary or just too hard, or if you had a not-so-pleasant experience with therapy before, together, we will make sure this is a great step for you.
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Whatever your reason for seeking out therapy, I’m dedicated to helping you find your way to better mental health. I can help you heal from previous trauma or an abusive relationship, or to overcome depression and anxiety, or to just embark on a journey toward self-discovery and figuring out life-direction. I help immigrants bridge the cultural gap & feel home away from home.
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If you're struggling in your relationship, it might give you hope to know that it actually takes more than love to make a relationship work. I help couples stuck in fighting, withdrawal & disconnection, who feel alone, unheard & misunderstood in their relationship no matter what they do to make it work. Using Gottman Method, I teach you what it takes to feel emotionally safe, understood & connected in the relationship.
Being from the Middle East myself gives me a strong understanding of the experience as well as of that particular cultural background. I have also lived in so many culturally-diverse communities, which has exposed me to different backgrounds and enabled me to practice from a culturally-competent lens. ​​
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I help couples bring back harmony, connection, safety, and stability to their relationship instead of chaos, hostility, and discord.
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I also help individuals find hope, purpose and inner peace. I can also support you as you navigate life as a 1st or 2nd generation immigrant.
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I'm Egyptian with strong exposure to multicultural backgrounds. Bonus: We can also work in Arabic!
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Don’t know what you need? I'll help you figure out what's missing & feel yourself again.
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My approach is warm, direct and blended with autonomy & humor. ​
Here's what to expect when you work with me ..
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
MY SERVICES
From day one, I strive to create a comfortable environment in which my clients can feel at ease. There are several ways of working with me, including virtual and in-person options. Take a look at the services I provide, and feel free to reach out with any questions.
Aka Education & Training
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Professional Associations & Registration
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Registered Clinical Counsellor (#19642)​ (BC Association of Clinical Counsellors)
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Canadian Certified Counsellor (#10009466) (Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy
Association)
Trainings & Certifications
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Level 3 Trained in Gottman Method for Couples Therapy (The Gottman Institute)
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Treating Affairs & Trauma (The Gottman Institute)
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Couples & Addiction Recovery (The Gottman Institute)
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Evergreen Certifications)
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CoOcurring Psychiatric & Substance Use Disorders (UT Health San Antonio)
Modality/Approach
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Gottman Method for Couples Therapy
OUT OF THE OFFICE
I have lived in Egypt, Dubai, and Texas before I made my final stop here in British Columbia.
I'm a mother of two, a former teacher, and a former athlete. I have a massive multi-cultural circle of friends from Egypt, USA, Mexico, France, Spain, Japan, Kuwait, and India.
I enjoy reading, and I love traveling!
This is me in Strasbourg, France.
Right now, I'm looking forward to taking on horseback riding!
