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Sumi Iqbal, multilingual EMDR-trained therapist in Halifax and Dartmouth
Multilingual Therapy

Therapy in English, Urdu & Hindi

Trauma-informed, EMDR-trained care for newcomers, immigrants, and anyone who would rather not translate themselves before they can heal. In person in Dartmouth and Halifax, and online across Nova Scotia.

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You don't have to translate yourself

Healing is hard enough without a language barrier

Starting therapy is a big step. Doing it in a second language — often after a difficult journey, in a new country, far from the people who know you — asks even more. Sumi Iqbal offers therapy in English, Urdu, and Hindi, so you can speak in the language your feelings actually live in.

Her work is trauma-informed and culturally responsive: an affirming space where your background, faith, and worldview are part of the work, not something to explain away.

Your Therapist

Meet Sumi Iqbal, MA

Sumi Iqbal, MA · RCT (Cand.) · EMDR Trained
Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi.
Focus: newcomers and immigrants, cultural identity, trauma, anxiety and depression, emotional regulation, and adolescents 16+. With a background in dietetics and nutrition, Sumi also supports individuals impacted by eating disorders.
Coverage: Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) provider; most private insurance accepted. No referral required.

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New to Canada or a refugee claimant?
Sumi is an Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) provider, so eligible refugee claimants and protected persons can access therapy with coverage handled directly. Learn more about IFHP coverage.
Common Questions

Multilingual & newcomer therapy questions

Who offers Urdu-speaking therapy in Halifax or Dartmouth?↓
Sumi Iqbal at Wholetherapy provides therapy in Urdu, Hindi, and English. She sees clients in person in Dartmouth and Halifax and online across Nova Scotia, with a trauma-informed, EMDR-trained approach.
Can I have therapy in Hindi in Nova Scotia?↓
Yes. Sumi offers sessions in Hindi, Urdu, and English, in person and virtually across the province. No referral is required and most insurance is accepted.
Do you work with newcomers and immigrants?↓
Yes. Supporting newcomers, immigrants, and refugee claimants is a core focus of Sumi's practice. Her work is culturally responsive and paced to what feels safe for you.
Is therapy covered under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)?↓
Sumi is an IFHP provider, so eligible refugee claimants and protected persons can access therapy with coverage billed directly. Our team can help you confirm eligibility before your first session.

Ready to begin, in your language?

No referral required. Most insurance accepted. Book a free 15-minute consultation with Sumi to see if it's a good fit.

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