ten·der·ly /ˈtendərlē/

 adverb

  1. with gentleness, kindness, and affection.

welcome to tenderly counselling.

Hi! I'm Rania (she/they).

I am a Registered Social Worker offering compassionate, affirming, trauma-informed and liberation-oriented individual therapy services to adults (18+). 


I specialize in neurodivergent-affirming care and working with racialiazed, neurodivergent, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. 

about me

I am a queer, neurodivergent, Palestinian-Egyptian and Filipino cis woman and racialized settler in what is known today as Ontario, Canada.


My lived experiences as a biracial, disabled, queer person from a working class family fuel my passion and ongoing commitment to bring culturally responsive, intersectional feminist and decolonial approaches to wellness, healing, and relationship building into my clinical practice. 


In our sessions together, I strive to create a warm environment where you feel seen, heard, accepted, safe, comfortable and supported to explore your thoughts, emotions, sensations and experiences. You should also expect laughter and silliness, and sharing moments of joy and celebration together.   While we may encounter periods of discomfort and difficulty through this process at times, it will be held with great tenderness. 

book a free consultation today

Want to learn more and feel ready to take the next step? Book a free 20-minute consultation with me below.  


I look forward to meeting you!

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modalities used

modalities used

modalities used

  • Attachment-focused 
  • CBT
  • Compassion-focused
  • Cultural safety
  • Internal Family Systems/Parts-informed 
  • Intersectional Feminist approach
  • Gender-affirming care
  • Mindfulness-based
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution-focused 
  • Narrative therapy
  • Neurodivergent-affirming practice
  • Trauma-informed/trauma-focused
  • Somatic therapy

areas of focus

modalities used

modalities used

  • 2SLGBTQ+
  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Biracial Identity
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • College/University Student
  • Cultural/Religious Expectations
  • Family Conflict
  • Emotional Abuse 
  • Identity
  • Internalized Ableism
  • Life Transitions
  • People Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Survivors of abuse
  • Trans Experience
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues

trainings & certifications

trainings & certifications

trainings & certifications

Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)

Evergreen Certifications - In Progress


Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - Level 1 (CCTP-I)

Evergreen Certifications - Nov 2024

education & designation

trainings & certifications

trainings & certifications

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Wilfrid Laurier University


Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) 

License #849193


At this time, I am only licensed to work with clients who possess a permanent or temporary address in Ontario. 


Clients must ensure they are physically in Ontario for scheduled sessions.

fees

50-minute session

$170

75-minute session

$260

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