Our Team

Iriny Youssef
Founder, Managing Director, Registered Psychotherapist & Supervisor

Magie Abdelmalek
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Charlotte Laframboise
Therapist

Contact
613-854-8883
Languages
English, French, and Arabic
Location
Virtual or in-person (Orleans, Ontario)
Overview
Have you encountered life experiences that have left you feeling sad, anxious, frustrated or discouraged?
You may be questioning whether you are living your idea of a meaningful life. You may have noticed that sometimes your interactions and your emotional responses are not working in your favour. Do you feel that you need to find new ways of improving your relationships? Perhaps you are wondering how you can change. These questions and realizations are the first steps on your journey towards healing.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Orleans in French, English or Arabic. In my private practice I help my clients address a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship boundaries, communication and intimacy, self-esteem, identity, career changes, grief, spirituality, and life transitions.
Throughout the therapeutic process I place an emphasis on creating a safe and compassionate space where we can work together towards your goals in a collaborative fashion. I always strive to build a therapeutic relationship based on empathy, curiosity, and support. In conceptualizing the human being I utilize a holistic approach, where I take into consideration the mind, body, and spirit.
As an integrative therapist, I draw from various theories of psychological development and evidence-based therapeutic approaches to inform my practice. Such theories and approaches are the Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness-based, experiential and somatic, Logotherapy, and Solution Focused approaches.
It would be an honour to accompany you on your journey to healing. Together we can take steps towards change, peacefulness, serenity, and joy.
Ensemble on pourra prendre des étapes vers le changement, paix, sérénité et joie.
دائما ًفي خدمتكم
Credentials & Certification
- Master of Arts in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality from Saint Paul University
- Bachelor’s Degree in Career Development, Université du Québec à Montréal
- Certificate in Educational Intervention, Université du Québec à Montréal
- Diploma in Translation, Language & Literature: French, English & German, Ahuntsic College
- ASIST Suicide Prevention Certification
- Member of The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association CCPA
- Member of The Québec Counselling Association QCA
- Registered Psychotherapist in the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- Hypnotherapy Training, Daybreak Therapy and Training, Certified Hypnotherapist
- Supervision Certificate

Overview
Magie AbdelMalek, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) working under the supervision of Iriny Youssef, Registered Psychotherapist.
Magie is a member of the college of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Magie is a member of the college of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario.
She is an excellent listener. She is very empathic and genuinely want to help her clients understand themselves better and love themselves.
She welcomes teenagers older than 16 years old, youth & adults.
Her scope of practice covers: Anxiety, panic attacks, depression, OCD, Self-Esteem, Relationships conflicts, stress school & work issues…
She is an integrative therapist, who uses psychodynamic therapy to help clients understand their emotions and subconscious patterns of behaviour. With Magie you can explore automatic thoughts and emotional processes, which may have been formed during early childhood relating to trauma or unwanted internal processes. She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to aid clients experience awareness, detachment, and to alter their negative thought patterns and emotional reactions. She also uses solution focused therapy to guide you to solve conflicts & improve your relationships. She integrates spirituality to help you find hope, meaning and learn to relax.

Overview
English
Charlotte is a warm and welcoming individual who quickly makes others feel at ease and comfortable. With her gentle and calm demeanor, she demonstrates great empathy and attentive listening skills, qualities that guide her practice in psychotherapy.
She is currently a Master’s student in Counselling and Spirituality at Saint Paul University, which she is expected to complete in April 2025. Charlotte is also a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Previously, she earned two bachelor’s degrees: a Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Psychology in October 2020 and a Bachelor of Education (Primary and Junior) in June 2022, both from the University of Ottawa.
Certified in suicide prevention (ASIST) and trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Charlotte brings a solid foundation of practical skills to her therapeutic approach.
Charlotte adopts an integrative approach tailored to the unique needs of each client. She is skilled in various therapeutic methods, including the humanistic approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). She also offers clients the option to integrate their spiritual dimensions into the therapeutic process, promoting a holistic and personalized approach to care.
Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, communication, and setting healthy boundaries. Charlotte is committed to creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their challenges and work towards greater well-being.
French
Charlotte est une personne chaleureuse, avec qui on se sent rapidement à l’aise et en confiance. Dotée d’une nature douce et calme, elle fait preuve d’une grande empathie et d’une écoute attentive, qualités qui guident sa pratique en psychothérapie.
Elle est actuellement étudiante à la maîtrise en Counselling et Spiritualité à l’Université Saint-Paul, qu’elle prévoit terminer en avril 2025. Charlotte est également membre de l’Association canadienne de counselling et de psychothérapie (ACCP). Auparavant, elle a complété deux baccalauréats : un Baccalauréat ès arts spécialisé en psychologie en octobre 2020 et un Baccalauréat en éducation primaire et moyen en juin 2022, tous deux à l’Université d’Ottawa.
Certifiée en prévention du suicide (ASIST) et formée en réanimation cardio-respiratoire (RCP), Charlotte apporte une solide base de compétences pratiques à son approche thérapeutique.
Elle adopte une approche intégrative, s’adaptant aux besoins uniques de chaque client. Elle est compétente dans plusieurs approches thérapeutiques, notamment l’approche humaniste, la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale (TCC) et la thérapie brève orientée vers les solutions (TBOS). Elle offre également la possibilité d’intégrer les dimensions spirituelles de ses clients dans le cadre des traitements, favorisant ainsi une approche holistique et personnalisée.
Ses domaines d’expertise incluent l’anxiété, la dépression, les problèmes relationnels, l’estime de soi, la communication et l’établissement de limites saines. Charlotte s’engage à créer un espace sécurisant et bienveillant où les clients peuvent explorer leurs défis et cheminer vers un mieux-être.

Overview
I have been practicing counselling for around 8 years and have worked in a variety of backgrounds including hospitals, a high school, and in the community conducting in home visits. I am also a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and have been since 2018. I place strong emphasis on building trusting relationships with clients and helping to navigate goals set by clients. I am also open to working with the LGBTQ+ community.
I have experience working with teenagers to seniors
Areas of specialty:
Anxiety
Depression
Suicidal ideation
Parenting issues
Relationship difficulties
Grief and Bereavement
Loneliness
Anger
Coping Skills
Divorce
Family Conflict
Infidelity
Peer Relationships
Spirituality
Let’s work together towards your goals
It would be an honour to accompany you on your journey to healing. Together we can take steps towards change, peacefulness, serenity, and joy.
