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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I know that our wounds show up in our relationships - social, professional, intimate, and even with ourselves. You may seem to "have it all together" on the outside, but continue to doubt yourself; berate yourself with negative self-talk; and wonder if you'll ever feel enough - at work, with friends, or with your partner.
Or maybe you just need to embark on a journey toward self-discovery and figuring out life-direction, or you're an immigrant trying to bridge the cultural gap & feel home away from home.
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I help you heal from your trauma and work on the barriers of your healing & growth so that you're grounded in who you are and no longer tippy toe, mold yourself or bend backwards out of fear of rejection or disapproval. You'll finally build relationships where you actually belong, feel safe, and connected - truly and authentically!
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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 who long for emotional safety, but no matter what they try, are stuck in fighting, withdrawal & disconnection. I help you detect the well-intended but destructive patterns you engage in and teach you practical skills that help you revive your love and friendship and rebuild your sense of safety, understanding, and emotional connection.
I can help you bring harmony, safety, and stability to your relationship instead of chaos, hostility, and discord. I can help you find hope, purpose & inner peace, and I can help you see a Future-You enjoying confidence & genuine smiles. ​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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​TLDR:
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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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I have extensive trauma training, and 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!
