Farrah Kherani

I am a Registered Social Worker, in good standing, with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers along with the Ontario Association of Social Workers.

I believe that each individual has their own unique life story and journey. My philosophy is that through self-awareness and deep self-reflection, a person can find their authentic self, build resiliency and find balance in their emotional, mental and physical well-being.  It is often true that there are times in our lives when we need someone to support and guide us through this process.

As someone who has come from an immigrant family, I have an understanding of the impact of immigrant concerns and cultural sensitivity. I have lived in the Kitchener- Waterloo and the diversity of this region has allowed me to learn significantly about other cultures, ethnicities and diverse populations.  I grew up speaking English, French and Gujerati and my love for languages inspired me to continue learning other languages throughout my Post Secondary Education. I hold a diploma in Law Enforcement from Conestoga College, a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University.  I value life long learning as I continue to learn and grow in my professional practice. I also highly value self-reflection as I believe that therapists have an obligation to know themselves well.

Much of my professional work has been with individuals facing mental health challenges such as schizophrenia, anxiety and depression.  My personal experience with loss and as a primary caregiver compliments my knowledge and understanding of the challenges and compassion fatigue faced by individuals in a similar role.