Fatina Elkurdi
Address : 5 Oblats Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5V9
Profession : Therapist
EMDR designation(s) : EMDR Basic Training, Certified Therapist
Other Cities : —
Language(s) : English
Population(s) served : Adults
Email : fatinaelkurdi@gmail.com
Phone : 613-518-1577
Website : http://www.mindlight.ca
Registering association : OCSWSSW
Fatina approaches her practice with non-judgement and acceptance to meet you where you are and determine your individual needs. Following graduate studies in 2006, Fatina continued to train in Canada and the U.S. with experts in therapeutic models including CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, DBT, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR. Known as a leader in applying research to her practice, Fatina teaches her clients innovative skills for coping with mood, anxiety, personality, psychosis and substance use problems, as well as chronic health conditions, often co-occurring. She has special expertise in trauma, attachment, self-injury, parenting and family conflict. For 6 years, she worked to stabilise acutely ill children, adolescents and families in an inpatient setting. Fatina is also known for her warm and practical style. She has an ability to create safety within the therapeutic relationship, integrating proven methods to heal the mind and body for meaningful and lasting change.