Sadeq Fallahtafti

About Sadeq

Searching for a therapist is not always easy, and finding the right fit can take time. If you are here, you are already doing something important for yourself.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor working with adults and couples in Farsi and English. I hold a PhD in psychology and have more than ten years of experience providing psychotherapy, with most of my work focused on adults, couples, and relationship-related concerns. My clinical background includes extensive training and supervision in Schema Therapy, along with additional training in couples work and other relational approaches. Over the past two years, I have also been involved in relationship research at the University of Calgary.

I primarily work from a Schema Therapy perspective and also draw on ACT, attachment-based, and emotionally focused ideas when helpful. This way of working allows me to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, self-esteem difficulties, relationship struggles, and recurring emotional or behavioural patterns. Many symptoms make more sense when they are understood in connection with deeper patterns that have developed over time.

In the early stages of therapy, I place strong emphasis on listening carefully and developing a fuller understanding of the person’s concerns, history, and goals. From there, the work is shaped around the person’s needs, pace, and the therapeutic process that develops between us. At times this may include practical tools or exercises, and at other times the focus may be on reflection, emotional understanding, and the relationship itself.

Trust in therapy does not develop all at once. A basic level of trust may come from a therapist’s training, credentials, and professional responsibilities, but deeper trust usually takes shape over time through the work itself and the quality of the relationship in the room. I currently offer virtual counselling.
If this approach feels relevant to what you are looking for, we can begin with a brief 15-minute consultation to see whether working together feels like a good fit.