Reframe your thoughts. Reclaim your well-being.

Being vulnerable takes courage along with practice. Sometimes we all need a lift in developing the muscle of self-discovery.

Illustrated woman of colour sitting on the floor practicing reframing her thoughts. Hair is faced upwards with abstract leaves inside – Afya Psychotherapy

Why may therapy be

good for someone?

  • You feel stuck and lack purpose

  • You do not feel a sense of joy or inner peace

  • Your relationships are suffering 

  • You feel disconnected from yourself

  • You want to learn about boundaries and self-compassion

  • You are curious about your childhood experiences and how they have shaped you 

Headshot of Nafilia Sachedina, a registered social worker and owner of Afya Psychotherapy

Welcome to Afya Psychotherapy.

Afya, in Swahili, means “wellness”. I chose this name for my practice because I am committed to supporting clients explore what is holding them back from inner peace and wellbeing. 

I believe everyone is a masterpiece. Your canvas tells a story, your story. Some parts painful, other parts hopeful. I would be honoured to help you discover the wisdom in all of it, even the parts that are uncomfortable. 

My goal in therapy is to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and validated. My practice is trauma informed and rooted in compassion and curiosity. If we can understand what is happening in our internal world, we can take the necessary steps to thrive in our external world. I am committed to supporting my clients in developing self-compassion.

I practice from an intersectional lens and work with clients from diverse backgrounds.  

Support Services

  • Anxiety and Depression

    I work with individuals who experience social anxiety, stress, depression, ruminating thoughts, and burn-out.

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  • Trauma Informed Care

    I support clients in moving through their experiences of trauma by equipping them with tools that promote healing, empowerment, and safety.

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  • Grief and Loss

    The experience of grief can extend beyond the loss of a loved one. I support clients in navigating the various stages of grief through acceptance, curiosity, and grace.

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  • Anti-Racist & Anti Oppressive Practice

    Some groups are impacted by larger systems of oppression and/or racism. My service honours the nuances and complexities of those experiences in therapy.

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In The Media

Nafilia Sachedina discusses how to set boundaries on CTV’s Your Morning.

Nafilia Sachedina discusses Social Fatigue on CTV’s Your Morning.