ABOUT
Hi, I’m Sarah Yosra Azzam, Registered Psychotherapist
Founder of Nova Therapy
I know reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you are not quite sure where to begin or how to put what you are experiencing into words.
The ways we cope, respond to stress and connect with others often have a history. Therapy can be a place to understand those patterns with curiosity and make sense of what feels difficult now.
My approach is warm, collaborative and trauma-informed. I work with individuals, youth and couples in Toronto and Thornhill, as well as virtually across Ontario.
Therapy That Starts With Understanding You
Therapy is not about changing who you are. It can be a space to understand how your experiences, relationships and ways of coping have shaped what you are feeling today.
Together, we can explore patterns that keep showing up, make sense of what may be underneath them, and find ways of responding that feel more supportive to you.
Thoughts & Beliefs · Emotions · Relationships
Past Experiences
My Approach to Therapy
I approach therapy with curiosity rather than assumptions. I want to understand not only what has been difficult, but also the experiences, relationships, strengths and ways of coping that have shaped you.
“You are the expert on your own experience. My role is to bring therapeutic knowledge, curiosity, and support as we make sense of it together.”
I draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches depending on what you are experiencing and what feels most useful to you. Some sessions may involve reflection and conversation, while others may focus on practical strategies, nervous system responses, relationship patterns or processing difficult experiences.
Personal Strengths
Coping Patterns
Values & Goals
Nervous System Responses
Support & Resources
The relationship we build matters. I want there to be room for you to ask questions, disagree with me, tell me when something is not helping, or let me know when you need something different.
You do not have to perform therapy “correctly.” We can talk openly about what is working, what is not, and what you need from our time together.
A collaborative relationship
What You Can Expect From Our Work Together
Space to move at your own pace
Respect for your boundaries and autonomy
Professional Background
My education and ongoing training continue to inform how I approach my work with clients.
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology
Queen’s University
Advanced Diploma in Child & Youth Care
St. Lawrence College
Additional training includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Ego State Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method.
Wondering If We Might Be a Good Fit?
READY WHEN YOU ARE
A free 15-minute consultation gives us a chance to briefly talk about what you're looking for, answer any questions you may have, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
In person in Toronto & Thornhill • Virtual therapy across Ontario