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Fahad Riaz Choudhry

PhD (Psychology) — Founder & Director

Clinician and researcher with over 13 years of experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds through culturally informed mental health care and research.

Across 13 years of practice and research, I’ve seen that even small steps can transform lives and I’m honored to be part of that journey with my clients.

Therapeutic Approach

I approach my work from a scientist–practitioner perspective, integrating both lived experience and academic insight. My training began in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and over time my practice has grown to be more inclusive, incorporating techniques from mindfulness and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), along with culturally and spiritually attuned approaches, all tailored to each client’s unique needs. Recognizing that healing cannot be reduced to a single method, I draw from a variety of evidence-informed approaches to support each person on their journey.

“Healing begins in spaces of trust and authenticity, where you can be fully seen and heard.”

Fahad Riaz Choudhry, PhD (Psychology)

How I Work

My years as a qualitative researcher and published author, listening deeply to people’s lived experiences, taught me that every person’s story carries wisdom. That same sensibility guides my therapeutic work. I don’t see clients as problems to be solved, but as individuals whose experiences deserve to be understood in the full context of their lives. Every client’s narrative holds meaning, and being truly heard is often the first step toward healing.

Therapy Philosophy

I believe healing begins in spaces of trust and authenticity where you can be fully seen and heard. At Tahli Mental Health Services, I aim to nurture such spaces: where personal dimensions of well-being are respected and integrated into care.

I work through an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens, recognizing how systemic inequities, racism, marginalization, economic stress, or workplace injustice, can affect our mental health. Therapy becomes a space not only to heal, but to make meaning and reclaim strength.

I provide therapy in multiple languages and have experience supporting clients from diverse cultural, religious, and linguistic backgrounds.

Multicultural Experience

I have worked with clients from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including Canadian, South Asian, Arabic, Muslim, and other international communities. Having lived and worked in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia, I bring a culturally informed and globally grounded perspective to therapy. This experience allows me to support clients in navigating challenges related to identity, migration, culture, and systemic factors, while providing care that is relevant, inclusive, and responsive to each individual’s unique context, whether they are newcomers, First Nations, or long-standing members of Canadian society. I work in an inclusive space that welcomes people of all identities, including Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, and other historically marginalized communities.

Therapy Philosophy

I believe healing begins in spaces of trust and authenticity where you can be fully seen and heard. At Tahli Mental Health Services, I aim to nurture such spaces: where personal dimensions of well-being are respected and integrated into care.

I work through an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens, recognizing how systemic inequities, racism, marginalization, economic stress, or workplace injustice, can affect our mental health. Therapy becomes a space not only to heal, but to make meaning and reclaim strength.

I provide therapy in multiple languages and have experience supporting clients from diverse cultural, religious, and linguistic backgrounds.

Multicultural Experience I have worked with clients from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including Canadian, South Asian, Arabic, Muslim, and other international communities. Having lived and worked in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia, I bring a culturally informed and globally grounded perspective to therapy. This experience allows me to support clients in navigating challenges related to identity, migration, culture, and systemic factors, while providing care that is relevant, inclusive, and responsive to each individual’s unique context, whether they are newcomers, First Nations, or long-standing members of Canadian society. I work in an inclusive space that welcomes people of all identities, including Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, and other historically marginalized communities.

Professional Background & Credentials

  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Workplace Mental Health — Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Canada (2024–2025)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Youth & Family Mental Health — Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada (2023–2024)
  • PhD (Psychology) — Monash University, Australia (2018)
  • MS Clinical Psychology — Pakistan (2012)
  • Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology — Pakistan (2010)
  • MSc Psychology — Pakistan (2009)

Professional Registration

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Postdoctoral Fellow, Workplace Mental Health

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Canada (2024–2025)

Postdoctoral Fellow, Youth & Family Mental Health

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada (2023–2024)

PhD (Psychology)

Monash University, Australia (2018)

MS Clinical Psychology

Pakistan (2012)

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology

Pakistan (2010)

MSc Psychology

Pakistan (2009)

Professional Registration

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
  • My Published Research related to Psychotherapy/Mental Health Tools

Dr. Khadeeja Munawar, PhD, C.Psych

Director — Clinical Services
Registered Psychologist (Autonomous Practice - CPBAO) Practice in Clinical Psychology

Populations Served

Dr. Khadeeja Munawar provides psychological assessment and treatment to adolescents, adults, and older adults. She supports individuals experiencing the psychological, emotional, and functional impacts of:

  • Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA)
  • Workplace injuries (WSIB)
  • Trauma and stress-related concerns
  • Anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties
  • Chronic pain and adjustment challenges
  • Attention and concentration difficulties (including ADHD)

WSIB & MVA Experience in Ontario

Dr. Munawar has specialized experience in Ontario providing psychological assessments and interventions for individuals involved in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims in Ontario. Her work focuses on:

  • Understanding functional limitations and psychological recovery
  • Supporting rehabilitation and return-to-function goals
  • Providing clear, clinically grounded reports to support treatment and care planning

Her approach balances clinical rigour with practical recommendations that align with rehabilitation and recovery pathways.

“Healing begins in spaces of trust and authenticity, where you can be fully seen and heard.”

Fahad Riaz Choudhry, PhD (Psychology)

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International Clinical Experience

In addition to her Ontario-based practice, Dr. Munawar brings more than 11 years of international clinical experience, having worked across Pakistan, Malaysia, and Australia in diverse clinical and academic settings. This global background informs her culturally responsive, inclusive, and nuanced approach to psychological care.

Therapeutic Approach

Dr. Khadeeja’s therapy style is integrative, collaborative, and client-centred. She draws from:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Gestalt-informed approaches
Her work focuses on emotional regulation, resilience, insight, and practical coping strategies that support meaningful and sustainable change.

Education & Professional Background

Dr. Munawar earned her PhD in Psychology (Cognitive Psychology) from Monash University, Australia, and completed advanced mental health research training at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Clayton, Australia. She also holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Clinical Psychology from the University of the Punjab, Pakistan.
She has published extensively in the areas of mental health, trauma, cognition, and culturally adapted psychological interventions, and has taught and supervised psychology students in Canada, Malaysia, and Pakistan.

Clinical Leadership

As Director, Clinical Services at Tahli Mental Health Services, Dr. Khadeeja Munawar is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for both clients and clinicians. She combines clinical leadership, evidence-informed practice, and compassionate care to support clients in developing insight, strengthening coping skills, and achieving meaningful improvements in emotional well-being and daily functioning.

 

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