Services
Counselling Services
Providing culturally sensitive, client-centered therapy that follows our 5-Star Approach to support mental health, healing, and personal growth for individuals of all backgrounds.

Compassionate Care
Cultural and Faith Sensitivity
Empowerment and Resilience
Community Connection
Support for Everyone
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COUNSELLING COLLABORATIVE
MSSWR has officially joined the Counselling Collaborative of Waterloo Region!
Please select the General Counselling Intake Form if you are filling out a form for yourself or the Community Agency Client Referral Form if you are referring a client.
Our Counsellors
Our counselors offer culturally sensitive, client-centered care, using diverse therapeutic techniques to support mental health, healing, and personal growth.
Fatima Haneef
Counselling and Intake Lead
Fatima has worked across various social service sectors, including disabilities, addiction, immigration, and student support. Fatima has developed a deep passion for exploring the intersections of identity, attachment, cultural dynamics, faith, and well-being. In the therapeutic space, Fatima offers a culturally safe, trauma-informed, empathetic, and compassionate approach rooted in faith and tradition.
Fatima holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Development and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Social Work at the University of Windsor Fatima is a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW.
Sarah Malik
Specialized Intake Coordinator
Sarah Malik is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Development Studies and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Waterloo. She is also an incoming Master of Social Work (Advanced Standing) student at Western University. Sarah is passionate about culturally responsive and accessible mental health care. She has experience working with diverse populations, including students, Muslim youth, and English language learners, and is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive experience for individuals seeking mental health services.
Annelise Baker
Counsellor
Annelise Baker is a dedicated counsellor (MSW, RSW) specializing in trauma-informed therapy and evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and IFS. With a focus on individual, child, adolescent, and family therapy, Annelise tailors her approach to meet each client's unique needs, integrating art and play for children and youth, and incorporating cultural and spiritual values in holistic care.
Nazish Nabeel
Counsellor
Nazish is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, holding a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Waterloo. She specializes in client-centered, trauma-informed care, using strength-based, solution-focused, and narrative therapy approaches to support clients through their challenges.
Razak Aziz
Counsellor
Razak Aziz is a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, holding a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Windsor. With over 20 years of experience, Razak specializes in working with children and youth, focusing on depression, coping skills, grief, and social media addictions, using a strengths-based approach to foster resilience and growth.

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