Gilan Abdelaal

Gilan Abdelaal

Registered Psychotherapist

144 USD/session
11+ years exp.
100% Refundable Switch therapist for free any time
11+

years exp.

144

USD/session

100% Refundable

Switch therapist for free any time

Specialization

Anxiety & Stress

Depression

PTSD

Mood Disorders

Trauma

OTHER FOCUS AREAS

Relationship Issues

Grief and Loss

Self-Esteem

Career and Work-Related Issues

Anger Management

Life Transitions

Personal Development

Substance Abuse and Addiction

Mindfulness

Emotional Regulation

Social Skills

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Academic Stress

Body Image Issues

Cultural Identity Issues

Loneliness

Phobias and Fears

Work-Life Balance

Spirituality

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Financial Stress

Career Transitions

Social Anxiety

Bullying

Trust Issues

Discrimination & islamophobia


About Gilan Abdelaal

Gilan is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and couples, with a particular focus on trauma-informed care. She is committed to providing compassionate, client-centred therapy tailored to each client’s unique emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.

Her therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and the Gottman Method for couples counselling. Gilan has experience supporting clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, addictions, stress management, relationship challenges, self-harm, and emotional trauma.

Gilan strongly believes in making mental health support accessible and timely. Through her extensive experience providing virtual therapy, she has developed the ability to quickly build meaningful therapeutic connections online and support clients in reaching their personal goals and improving their overall well-being.


Treatment Approach

ACT Practitioner

Accept thoughts and commit to values-based action for wellbeing

CBT

Identifies negative thought patterns to improve emotions & behaviour

DBT Practitioner

Skills-based therapy for emotional regulation and distress tolerance

Mindfulness

Present-moment awareness practices reducing stress and anxiety

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Strengthens emotional bonds and attachment in relationships

Gottman Method

Evidence-based couples therapy building trust and lasting connection

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Goal-oriented therapy focusing on solutions, not problems

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Combines mindfulness and CBT to prevent depression relapse

Person-Centered Therapy

Empathetic, non-directive therapy valuing individual growth


Details

Who I Work With

Individual · Couples

Age Groups

Adults (ages 18-64)

Languages

Arabic · English

Cultural Background

Multicultural

Qualification

International Development (Emphasis: Political Economy and Adminstrative Change) — University of Guelph

Master's in Counseling Psychology — Yorkville University

Licenses

CRPO | 004365 — Canada , Ontario

Session Format

Video · Audio · Chat

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What is the experience of Gilan Abdelaal?

Gilan Abdelaal has 11+ years of experience in the field of Registered Psychotherapist.

What language(s) does Gilan Abdelaal speak?

Gilan Abdelaal speaks the following language(s):

  • Arabic
  • English

How much does Gilan Abdelaal charge per session?

Gilan Abdelaal charges USD 144 per session when you book a 4-session pack (USD 576 total) saving you 20%, or USD 180 per session for a single session.

Where is Gilan Abdelaal from?

Gilan Abdelaal is from Canada.

Does Shifa Therapy accept insurance?

Shifa Therapy does not bill insurance directly. However, you can submit your receipt to your insurer for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Learn more about our insurance reimbursement process.

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Most Popular
4-Session Pack 4 Sessions
USD144 /session USD180

USD576 one-time

Save 20% per session

Single Session
USD180 /session

No commitment · Pay as you go

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