Dahbia Illoul

Dahbia Illoul

BIPOC Identifying

Psychotherapist

Gender Identity: female

Short Biography

Dahbia Illoul is a Licensed Psychotherapist in Quebec and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario, who works with adults experiencing anxiety, overthinking, self-doubt, difficulty asserting themselves, and relationship challenges. She supports clients who feel preoccupied with others’ opinions, replay conversations, struggle to set boundaries, or feel disconnected from what matters to them. Her approach is compassionate, practical, and collaborative, drawing primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Dahbia provides virtual psychotherapy in both French and English.

Therapy Philosophy

She has also completed specialized training in the treatment of anxiety.

Special Training & Certifications

She has completed specialized training in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, in suicidal intervention and in transcultural psychiatry.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Anxiety Panic attacks Obsessive thoughts Persistent sadness or low motivation Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Domestic or intimate partner violence Communication difficulties Family conflict Low self-esteem Self-criticism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Relocation or adjustment difficulties Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Difficulty regulating emotions Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Compassion focused therapy

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Disability justice-informed Culturally responsive Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness Decolonial / decolonizing approach
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Collaborative Compassion-focused Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Radical acceptance Acceptance and commitment
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Mindfulness-oriented Rest as resistance
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Client autonomy Centering client dignity

Clinic / Practice Environment

Clinic Environment

Practice Information

  • Experience: 4 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English, French
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License Type: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
  • License Number: 22493
  • Licensing Body: CRPO

Office & Contact Info