It is Shadia's passion to join her clients in their stories as a dedicated companion and guide through emotional pain toward self-exploration and healing. Shadia draws concepts primarily from three schools of psychotherapy including Existential Psychotherapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). She believes we all have a story we tell ourselves about who we are based on our past and present life circumstances and messages we have received in relationships. Through gentle support and processing, our story of suffering can gradually become a story with meaning and empowerment. Shadia helps clients go deeper into their emotional experiences, facilitating them in uncovering unconscious patterns and themes as they slowly find their way to a stronger, more empowered self. Shadia also works extensively with relationships, helping to improve communication and support. Part of finding meaning in suffering is about learning how to connect more effectively with the people closest to us.

Shadia is passionate about social justice and works compassionately with people who belong to a marginalized group, whether their membership to such a group is linked to their race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or an alternative sexual or relational practice.

Shadia has found that every client's mind works a bit differently and may have different needs when it comes to processing experiences and arriving at a place of healing. Combined with talk therapy, Shadia utilises various therapy techniques including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy exercises, art therapy, creative writing, EMDR, guided meditation, mindfulness, and other experiential techniques when deemed appropriate.