Zaida Manji

Zaida is a compassionate, trauma-informed clinical counsellor with over 25 years of experience supporting children, youth, individuals, and families. Her work is grounded in creating a safe, supportive space where people feel understood, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

She supports clients navigating trauma, anxiety, emotional and behavioural challenges, grief, relationship difficulties, and complex life circumstances. Drawing on approaches including EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, and attachment-based and somatic interventions, she tailors counselling to each client's unique experiences and needs.

With extensive experience in school-based mental health and specialized services for vulnerable youth and families, Zaida brings a deep understanding of the ways trauma, relationships, and life experiences influence our well-being. She believes healing happens through connection, self-understanding, and recognizing the strengths that already exist within us.

Her goal is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.