Sana Ilyas, M.Phil

Registered Psychotherapist

(Qualifying)
Location: Virtual
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Clinical Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Narrative therapy

Specialties

  • Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
  • Body Image Concerns
  • Mood & Anxiety Disorders
  • Trauma
  • Adult ADHD
  • Life Transitions

Our Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying) are trained mental health professionals who have completed graduate-level clinical education and are registered with their regulatory body. They provide psychotherapy while completing additional requirements for full independent practice.

As part of this process, they engage in regular clinical supervision with an experienced, fully licensed clinician. Supervision offers ongoing guidance, consultation, and support to ensure high-quality, ethical care.

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About Sana

Background

Seeking therapy can feel vulnerable, and finding the right therapist is an important part of the
healing process. Sana believes meaningful change begins within a safe, compassionate, and
collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted
exactly as they are.


Sana is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered
Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and an internationally trained Clinical Psychologist with
over six years of experience providing psychotherapy across hospital, rehabilitation, community,
and private practice settings in both India and Canada.


As a South Asian therapist, Sana values culturally responsive care and understands the ways
culture, family, identity, and lived experiences can shape mental health. She strives to create a
therapeutic space where clients from all backgrounds—including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+
communities—feel respected, safe, and empowered to bring their whole selves into therapy.

Approach

Sana recognizes that every client brings a unique story, set of strengths, and personal goals to
therapy. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, she works collaboratively with clients to
tailor therapy to their individual needs.

Her work is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and evidence-based practice. Sana integrates
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT),
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative
Therapy, and IFS-informed, attachment-informed, trauma-informed, and relational approaches
to support clients in developing greater self-understanding, resilience, and meaningful, lasting
change.

Whether clients are navigating their relationship with food, healing from trauma, exploring
identity, strengthening relationships, or managing life’s transitions, Sana aims to provide a space
where they can slow down, gain insight, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with
their values.

Who She Works With

Sana works with adolescents (14+), young adults, adults, and couples experiencing:

  • Eating disorders and disordered eating
  • Body image concerns
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Trauma and complex trauma
  • Adult ADHD
  • Neurodivergence (including autistic adults)
  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • Relationship and attachment concerns
  • Life transitions
  • LGBTQIA+ and gender identity exploration

She provides LGBTQIA+-affirming and gender-affirming care and offers therapy in English,
Hindi, and Urdu.

Professional Status

Sana is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario and practises under the
supervision of a fully licensed clinician as part of her registration pathway with the College of
Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

She offers virtual psychotherapy to clients in Ontario and Québec. Insurance coverage may vary
for clients residing in Québec, and clients are encouraged to confirm eligibility with their
insurance provider before beginning therapy.

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