The same feelings keep resurfacing.
Explore anxiety, emotional reactions, self-criticism, and patterns that are difficult to shift.
SUMIA ABDUL-MATIN · MPS, RP (QUALIFYING)
You know the pattern.
Let’s explore what lies beneath it.
Relational, trauma-informed psychotherapy for the moments when insight alone hasn’t brought relief. Together, we can make space for feelings, relationships, identity, and the experiences that have shaped you.
Virtual psychotherapy throughout Ontario
MEET YOUR THERAPISTSumia Abdul-MatinMPS · Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
A SPACE TO FEEL SEEN · VIRTUAL CARE IN ONTARIO
01 / THE INVITATION
Understanding your experience matters.
So does feeling it.
You may have thought carefully about your past, your relationships, or the way you respond to stress. Yet some reactions still seem to return, even when you know where they began.
Therapy can offer space to slow down and attend to what is happening beneath those patterns—with curiosity, compassion, and respect for your experiences and values.
02 / WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE
Whatever brings you here,
there is room to begin.
You have been carrying more than others can see.
Make space for grief, stress, trauma, and times of change, without having to explain everything at once.
Connection feels complicated.
Consider relationship patterns, attachment experiences, trust, communication, and belonging.
You are navigating identity, culture, or meaning.
Reflect on the ways family, culture, faith, and life experiences influence your sense of self.
MEET YOUR THERAPISTSumia Abdul-MatinMPS · Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
03 / THE PERSON BEHIND THE PRACTICE
Hello, I’m Sumia.
I’m glad you’re here.
For me, therapy begins with listening closely—not only to the experiences you can describe, but also to the feelings that may be harder to put into words.
I offer relational, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive psychotherapy. My work pays attention to how early connections, important relationships, and significant experiences can shape what we feel and how we relate to others.
My approach is grounded in Emotion-Focused Therapy and attachment-based psychotherapy. Depending on your needs, I also draw from CBT-informed and existential approaches. My background in Spiritual Care allows us to explore faith, culture, spirituality, and meaning if you would like those conversations to be part of therapy.
Sumia Abdul-Matin, MPS
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual appointments across Ontario
Read more about Sumia Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual appointments across Ontario
04 / THE WAY WE WORK
Feelings have a history.
Connection has context.
Our sessions can move beyond what is happening on the surface. With an emotion-focused and attachment-informed foundation, we can explore how feelings, relationships, and lived experience interact—at a pace shaped by your needs.
Take the first step01.
Emotion-focused
Pay attention to emotions that may sit underneath familiar reactions or struggles.
02.
Attachment-informed
Explore how relationships, past and present, affect connection and emotional safety.
03.
Culturally responsive
Include identity, family context, faith, culture, and values in ways that are meaningful to you.
05 / GOOD TO KNOW
A few things you
might be wondering.
It's normal to have questions before beginning. Here are a few places to start.
Are sessions virtual or in person?
Sessions are offered virtually to clients located in Ontario. Choose a private space where you can participate comfortably.
What concerns can I bring to therapy?
People may seek support for anxiety, grief, trauma, relational patterns, identity questions, and life transitions. A consultation is a chance to discuss your situation and whether this service is appropriate.
Can culture or faith be part of therapy?
Yes, when you want them to be. Sumia’s background in Spiritual Care informs her ability to explore spirituality, faith, culture, and questions of meaning with sensitivity—without making assumptions about your beliefs.
How do I book with Sumia directly?
This is Soul Searching with Sumia’s own practice website. Online appointments will be linked to her own Jane scheduling portal once it is set up. Until then, the booking page will display when online appointments become available.
Can I speak with Sumia before committing?
Sumia's published profile lists a complimentary 15-minute consultation. Please confirm current availability when arranging an appointment.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER DOESN'T NEED A PERFECT FIRST LINE
Let's begin with
a conversation.
You're welcome to arrive exactly as you are.
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