My Professional Approach
I’m Forouz Salari (she/her), a Registered Social Worker in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Alberta.
I provide counselling, leadership coaching, and clinical consultation with a holistic, eclectic, and integrative approach — meaning I draw from multiple schools of thought, modalities and frameworks, adapting each session to meet your unique needs, experiences and goals.
Core Values in My Work
This means that:
I acknowledge how trauma, discrimination, and oppression — past or ongoing — shape wellbeing, identity, choices, and relationships.
I center your strengths and the ways you can use them to navigate challenges.
I support change in ways that are realistic, pragmatic, and sustainable over the long term.
Areas of Professional Fascination
I’m deeply interested in:
Human sexuality
Attachment and connection
Identity and the different parts of the self
Neurodivergence and diverse ways of learning
The impact of trauma on mind, body, and relationships
Mindfulness, spirituality and meaning-making
Modalities Integrated into my Practice
Psychology, Cultural Anthropology & Social Work
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) / “Parts” work
Mindfulness approaches
Narrative Therapy
Sex Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Somatic Attachment Therapy (SAT)
Anima Leadership’s DEI approach to navigating race, identity & power in the workplace
Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead™ leadership program
Julie Diamond’s Diamond Power Index™ 360 Leadership Assessment & Power Intelligence framework
Working Together
Session Frequency: I offer flexible scheduling, typically every 2–6 weeks, with the option for short-term weekly sessions during times of crisis, transition, or burnout.
Client Autonomy: You decide what we focus on each session and at what pace — nothing is forced before you’re ready.
Consistency: Maintaining some regularity in sessions helps you track your needs, stay connected to your goals, and notice your progress.
What You Can Expect
You can count on me to:
Be fully engaged, honest and compassionate
Challenge and encourage your growth
Offer new perspectives, tools and techniques
Share relevant resources (books, podcasts, articles, videos)
Bring humour, balance and humanity into our sessions
You won’t be walking this path alone — I’ll be alongside you every step of the way.
Next Steps
If my approach feels like it might be a good fit, let’s explore how we can create a sustainable path for you to thrive — in your life, relationships, studies and work.
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