About Alicia : Future Focus Counselling & Consulting
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My Story

I came to this work not only as a therapist, but as someone who personally understands the complexity of living with a chronic medical condition. I’ve seen how the world often overlooks, pathologizes, or misunderstands disabled bodies and minds. My work is about creating a space where your full self—including the parts that feel unseen or dismissed—can be acknowledged and supported.

Over the years, I’ve supported clients adjusting to new diagnoses, navigating the healthcare system, managing chronic pain and fatigue, and rebuilding identity and hope after loss or significant physical changes. Disability counselling, chronic pain support, and working with medical trauma are at the heart of my practice. At the same time, I also enjoy working with a wide range of people and concerns — no two paths to healing are the same.

I support people navigating:

  • Chronic pain, fatigue, and medical trauma
  • Life with visible or invisible disabilities
  • The emotional toll of navigating healthcare systems
  • Grief for the body or life you thought you'd have
  • Anxiety, depression, and burnout, especially related to exclusion or ableism
  • Life transitions, caregiving dynamics, and shifting relationships
  • Feeling like you don’t quite fit into any one box

My Mission

My therapeutic style is collaborative, trauma-informed, and responsive to your body’s needs. I don’t expect clients to “push through” pain or override their energy levels. Instead, I work with you to tailor tools and session pacing in a way that supports—not strains—your capacity.

I believe that therapy for chronic pain and mental health should be accessible, honest, and rooted in real life. That includes space for both pain and joy, grief and growth. I work with clients who are learning to live in a body that doesn’t match society’s standards—and find a way to thrive anyway.

My Areas of Focus

My Approach

I hold a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and am a Certified Canadian Counsellor through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. My work blends:

I'm currently pursuing certification in ACT, which is an evidence-based therapy for many issues, including chronic pain. I continually adapt session tools and exercises to ensure they work with your unique energy levels, mobility, and cognitive access. You’ll never be asked to push past your limits—we go at a pace that feels right for you.

Let's Connect! Join Me for a Free Consultation

If you’re looking for a chronic pain therapist, disability counsellor, or someone who understands the emotional weight of living with a medical condition, I’d love to meet you. I offer a free 20-minute consultation to help you decide if we’re a good fit.

Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, deep fatigue, grief for the life you imagined, or just need a space where you can show up as your full self—I’m here. Book a consult to learn more about how working with me can help you navigate life as your full self.

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Zakia is licensed to practice in Washington State and the following Canadian Provinces: Yukon, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland.

Alicia is licensed to practice anywhere in Canada.