Clinical Psychologist | CBT & Attachment-Informed Practice

Hi, I'm Dr. Rana

Psychologist | Educator | Writer | Speaker

I believe people are not defined by what has happened to them, but by the meaning they make of their experiences. My work is grounded in curiosity, compassion and evidence-based practice. I integrate cognitive behavioural therapy and attachment theory to understand how emotional patterns develop and how relationships evolve over time.

My clinical and professional focus is on parent–adult child relationships and family role transitions across the lifespan. I’m particularly interested in how early experiences shape connection, conflict, distance and repair—from the perinatal period through to adulthood—and how these patterns can shift through reflection, insight and meaningful change.

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Guiding principals

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Curiosity and compassion

Approaching your experience with openness and kindness, not judgement.
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Clarity and choice

Providing clear, actionable guidance to empower your decisions and actions.
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Evidence-informed practice

Incorporating notions from attachment theory and CBT to understand and bring change.

Helping people understand how family relationships evolve and how old patterns continue to shape present-day life.

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My approach is grounded in research and shaped by each person’s context. I draw on attachment theory, cognitive behavioural therapy, family systems, and narrative therapy— always to help clients make sense of their experiences.

I don’t believe that we “let things go” – instead, we move forward with the legacy of what happened to us, and the meaning that we give those experiences.

That’s why I don’t look for quick fixes or generic advice. I start with genuine curiosity, believe in thoughtful conversations, and help you step back and reflect.

You don’t have to make sense of it all on your own

Some things take time to understand. That’s why we sort through them together.

My work – with clients or clinicians – focuses on the relationship between parents and children across the lifespan — and how that relationship changes as people grow, separate, reconnect, and sometimes grieve. Many people understand childhood as a formative time. What often receives less attention is how those same relational patterns continue into adulthood and through life stages.

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Professional consultation

Clinical consultation and supervision for therapists seeking professional development in trauma-informed practice.

Workshops and speaking engagements

Speaking and workshops that bring evidence-based insight into the everyday challenges of care and connection.

Peer resources

These articles and handouts are designed to offer practical insight and structure.
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Work with me

Services include individual psychotherapy, parenting assessments and mental health assessments, tailored to support insight, emotional regulation and stronger relationships.

Let's work together

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