Alya Riaz, Humanistic Integrative Therapist — Trauma, Grief & Life Abroad

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Alya Riaz

Humanistic Integrative Therapist — Trauma, Grief & Life Abroad

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Languages

English

Sessions

Online by secure video

Availability

Mon–Sat · 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Focus

Trauma & Healing · Grief & Bereavement · Anxiety & Stress

About Alya

Alya Riaz is a Certified Humanistic Integrative Therapist with over 15 years of professional experience. She holds a Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling from CPCAB (UK) and works with a hospice hospital in Toronto.

She brings a compassionate, client-centred approach to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. With extensive international experience, she works with clients based mostly in the USA and Canada, and in other parts of the world, on emotional well-being, trauma, grief and bereavement, personal growth and life transitions.

She understands the particular challenges of living abroad: balancing traditional values with modern life, coping with expectations, and navigating identity and relationship questions.

Her integrative style draws on Person-Centred Therapy, Gestalt, CBT techniques and Mindfulness-based practices, so that each client's needs shape the work, in a safe and supportive space for healing and self-discovery.

She provides support in: emotional well-being, trauma, grief and bereavement, life transitions, personal growth, cultural adjustment, living abroad, identity exploration, relationship challenges, stress management, emotional regulation and self-discovery.

Sessions are online, Monday to Saturday, 6 PM to 11 PM.

Areas of focus

Trauma & Healing
Grief & Bereavement
Anxiety & Stress
Emotional Well-being
Relationship Issues
Cultural Identity
Cross-Cultural Challenges
Living Abroad
Family & Societal Expectations
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem & Self-Awareness
Personal Development
Mindfulness & Coping Skills
Person-Centered Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
CBT-Informed Techniques
Mindfulness-Based Practices

How to start with Alya

  1. 1

    Tell us what you need

    Message us on WhatsApp or send an appointment request. A short note about what is troubling you is enough.

  2. 2

    We confirm a time

    We check Alya's availability and confirm a time that suits you, including evenings and weekends where available.

  3. 3

    Meet Alya

    Sessions are online by secure video, in a private space of your choice.

Everything you share is confidential. You do not need a diagnosis or a referral to begin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Alya Riaz?

Alya Riaz is a Certified Humanistic Integrative Therapist with over 15 years of professional experience. She holds a diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling from CPCAB (UK) and works with a hospice hospital in Toronto.

Does Alya Riaz work with clients in the USA and Canada?

Yes. Most of her clients are based in the USA and Canada, with others in different parts of the world. Sessions are held online by secure video call.

What does Alya Riaz help with?

Emotional well-being, trauma, grief and bereavement, life transitions, personal growth, cultural adjustment, living abroad, identity, relationship challenges and stress.

When is she available?

In the evenings, Monday to Saturday. Message us on WhatsApp for current slots.