Registered Clinical Counsellor

Aliya Senghera (She/Her)

For the past ten years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside youth and families on their healing journeys. This experience has shaped who I am as a therapist today. I get to watch the most courageous people lean into a process that can feel deeply uncomfortable, and through connection, they find they can take up space and share their vulnerabilities, which is one of the greatest strengths a person can hold.

I believe meaningful change happens through relationship — with ourselves, others, and the world around us. My work is trauma-responsive and attachment-based, often integrating nature-based practices that include rest, stillness, play, and tuning into the environment around us. Working through the lens of attachment means prioritizing the relationship itself; when a sense of safety is cultivated, we start to see moments of safety and discomfort co-exist, and that's often where people become their bravest selves. My job isn't to change my clients, it's to hold space and support them through the shifts that unfold in their lives.

As a South Asian woman from a collectivist culture where counselling is often misunderstood or stigmatized, I understand how uncertain starting therapy can feel, and how much pressure we can put on ourselves to fit the mould. I'm here to offer a space where you get to create your own shape.

I also specialize in working with athletes. As a former competitive college athlete, I understand the unique pressures of high-performance settings, and I support individuals in exploring their identity beyond sport, separating performance outcomes from their sense of self, and reconnecting with who they are at their core.

At the heart of my work is a deep belief in the healing power of connection, authenticity, and a grounded sense of self. You don't need to have it figured out before we begin, just a willingness to show up is enough. I'd love to walk alongside you.

Specialized Experience

Aliya brings extensive experience working with youth facing systemic barriers and safety concerns. Her professional background includes gang intervention, anti-sexual exploitation initiatives, and family-focused prevention strategies. She has collaborated with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, RCMP, Public Safety, and local agencies to design and implement supports that prioritize youth well-being, safety, and long-term stability.

About My Practice

About My Practice

Approaches

Nature-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Structural Family Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy,

Age Groups

Youth 12+
Young Adults
Adults

Trainings & Certifications

  • Nature-Based Therapy

  • Family Systems Level One

  • Clinical Applications of Bowen Family Systems Therapy

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

  • Anti-Human Trafficking

  • Sports Psychology and Athletic Counselling

Areas of Practice

Trauma, family conflict and divorce, addiction, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, sexual exploitation or human trafficking, ADHD, grief and loss, athletics and high performance, chronic pain, crisis counselling, restorative justice, parent-teen attachment relationships, women’s issues

Populations

Youth, young adults, athletes, couples, families, parents, caregivers, first responders, and human service providers.

Rates

  • Individual Counselling: $150

  • Youth Counselling: $150

  • Couples Counselling: $185

  • Family Counselling: $200

Hi, I’m Aliya! My days often revolve around food—whether I’m cooking, discovering a new spot, or gathering people around the table. Food has always been a way for me to connect and bring people together. Sports are another big part of my life. After years as a young athlete, I still keep the spirit alive by cheering on my teams, coaching, and staying connected to the community. I also love being outdoors, finding hidden gems in nature, and staying active.

At the center of it all is my dog—my most important family member—because, truthfully, life runs on his schedule. What really fuels me, though, are the relationships that feel like family. Whether it’s traveling with loved ones, watching a game, sharing a meal, or walking our dogs, it’s those connections that give me energy and keep me grounded. And when I need to recharge solo, I find balance in rest and reflection—so I can return to the people (and pup) who mean the most to me. Oh, and if tacos are involved, I’m definitely in!

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