Experience, understanding, and practical support .**

 

I am Dr. Nazir Hussain, PhD, a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist in Ottawa. I bring over 40 years of experience in mental health, counselling, education, and social work across South Asia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

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I support individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. My aim is to help you feel heard and understood, make sense of what you are experiencing, and find practical ways forward.

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My work is informed by a deep understanding of South Asian, Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh, immigrant, and multicultural family experiences. These may include adjusting to a new country, balancing family expectations with personal needs, and navigating differences between generations. I welcome people from all backgrounds, with respect for each person’s culture, beliefs, relationships, and values.

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I earned my PhD from the University of Central Lancashire in the United Kingdom in 2005, researching mental distress within immigrant communities in Northern England. Alongside clinical practice, my career has included university teaching, supervision, social work education, and writing.

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I offer sessions in *English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi*, mainly by video or telephone.