Faith-Based Healing Rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah

Counselling for Muslim women, guided by the Qur’an and Sunnah and supported by evidence-based care.

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You shouldn't have to choose between your Faith and your Healing.

Understanding you in isolation from your experiences as a Muslim is like trying to understand a story without knowing the context that gives it meaning.

At Bil-Iman, everything we do is for Allah’s sake. Your healing is not separate from your faith. It is guided and strengthened by it.

Why Bil-Iman Counselling?

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Where your faith is understood, not explained.

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A female Muslim therapist who understands your faith because she lives it too

Evidence-based clinical care rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah

Islam at the Center

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Come exactly as you are. No need to have it all together

A Safe, Compassionate Space

Meet Sarah

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Sarah Yousuf is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto.

She works with Muslim women navigating anxiety, relationships, grief, and everything in between without asking them to set their faith aside to get the support they need.

Get to know her approach

Our Services

Faith-centered support for wherever you are, on your own, with a partner, or preparing for what's next.

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Individual Therapy

One-on-one support for anxiety, grief, identity, or just needing space to think out loud.

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Couples / Marital Therapy

Helping couples strengthen understanding and connection.

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Pre-Marital Therapy

Personalized sessions for those preparing for Nikah (Marriage).

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Spiritual Counselling

For when what you're struggling with is less about symptoms and more about your relationship with Allah.

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Post-Secondary Students

Support for the stress of university life, and it's covered under most Ontario and Alberta student health plans.

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Not sure which service fits what you're going through?

Answer a few quick questions and we'll help point you in the right direction

Did you know we bill your insurance directly?

We work with most third-party insurance companies to direct bill them for treatments.

That means less money out of your pocket and more time to focus on healing.

Check your student coverage

*Rates reflect our $150 discounted student rate. Coverage details are a general guide, please confirm exact amounts with your plan.

Don't see your school or insurance company mentioned? Contact us at billings@bil-imancounselling.com to find out about your coverage.

Areas of Focus

Faith-centered, evidence-based support for whatever you're actually carrying.

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Support for the racing thoughts, worry, and physical tension anxiety brings, using both clinical tools and your faith as anchors.

A space to work through heaviness, low motivation, or a persistent low mood, without judgment and without rushing you to "feel better."

Support for loss in all its forms, walked through with both clinical care and an understanding of how grief and faith intersect.

Help managing the exhaustion of carrying too much for too long, and finding a sustainable pace again.

Work on how you see yourself, rebuilding confidence and self-worth from a place rooted in your faith and your values.

Support through major changes, big or small, so you don't have to navigate them alone.

Guidance for couples building a strong foundation, whether preparing for Nikah or strengthening an existing marriage.

Support for the relationships in your life, family, friends, or partners, and how to navigate them with clarity.

For when what you're carrying is less about symptoms and more about your relationship with Allah.

Support for the specific pressures and experiences Muslim women navigate, understood without needing to explain them first.

Practical tools you can actually use, grounded in both clinical practice and your faith, for the moments that feel overwhelming.

A space to explore how race and identity shape your experience, with a therapist who understands that context.

How to Get Started

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Step 1 —
Free 15-Minute Consultation

A quick call, no pressure, just a chance to see if we're a good fit.

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Step 2 —
A Plan Built Around
Your Faith and Your Goals

We build a plan around what you're actually going through, your faith included, not a generic template.

Step 3 —
Ongoing Care, at Your Pace

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Sessions continue for as long as you need, at whatever pace works for your life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Everything you share is confidential, the same as with any registered therapist. Nothing goes back to your family unless you choose to share it yourself.

  • Yes, every session is with Sarah directly.

  • No. You don’t need to be perfect to begin. We start from where you are, with kindness, and work toward what pleases Allah at a pace you can sustain.

  • Faith is the foundation of every session. The Qur’an and Sunnah guide how we understand what you’re going through and what we do about it. You set the pace, and how much explicit reference you’d like.

Faith & Approach

  • It's a short, low-pressure conversation about what's going on for you and whether this is the right fit. There's no obligation to book anything after.

  • In most cases, yes. We direct bill most major providers, including most Ontario and Alberta student health plans.

  • Yes, sessions can be done by video or phone, whichever works better for you.

  • Each regular session lasts 50 minutes with the option of booking an extended session if needed

  • That’s not a problem. Just give us at least 24 hours notice and we can cancel or reschedule your session as needed

Logistics

  • If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline, free, 24/7), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. Counselling here is not a crisis service.

In Case of Crisis

Contact us

If you have any questions or inquiries about our services, you can always send us an email or call us. We aim to get back to all inquiries in 24 hours

info@bil-imancounselling.com
(942) 380-6410