Muslim Mental Health Services for Muslim women in Halifax

Skyview of the beautiful city of Halifax, where Audrey Kodye, provides Muslim Mental Health Services to Muslim Women.

You have become very good at carrying on.

You show up for your family. You take care of what needs to be done. You are there for the people you love. And somehow, you have learned to keep all of this going even when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or simply not like yourself anymore.

Perhaps you have told yourself that you just need to be more patient, pray more, try harder, or give things more time. But sometimes, making du’a and trying to cope on your own does not mean you have to continue struggling alone.

It is time to give yourself the same care and compassion you so readily offer to others. With Allah’s help, a different way forward is possible, insha’Allah.

You can seek professional support without having to choose between your mental health and your deen. 

Therapy can offer you a place to slow down, make sense of what you have been experiencing, and develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges, while remaining grounded in the Qur’an and Sunnah.

I am Audrey Kodye, a Registered Psychologist, and I provide Muslim Mental health Services for Muslim women in Halifax through secured and confidential online sessions. I have been helping women like you for 13 years.

Audrey Kodye, Muslim Registered psychologist who provides Mental Health Services for Muslim Women in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Therapy with me is more than having someone listen. It is about creating a safe, compassionate space where you feel understood while working toward meaningful change. As your Muslim therapist, I care about your well-being in both this dunya and the akhirah. Together, we can make sense of what you are experiencing and work toward greater emotional well-being and a life that’s aligned with our deen.

In the last decade, Halifax has seen a vibrant and growing Muslim community that makes up roughly 3% of the Regional Municipality’s total population. Mostly concentrated in neighbourhoods such as Clayton Park and Bedford, the community includes women from diverse cultural, ethnic, and professional backgrounds. While there are multiple Islamic services and amenities in the area, finding culturally appropriate mental health support locally is still complicated and challenging. However, being able to seek therapy privately from home makes taking that step accessible.

As a Muslim Registered Psychologist based in Edmonton, Alberta, I provide secure and confidential online mental health services to Muslim women throughout Halifax. My approach combines evidence-based psychological techniques with Islamic teachings, allowing us to remain grounded in the Qur’an and Sunnah.

When you are balancing work, family, marriage, children, community responsibilities, and the many expectations placed on you, finding time to prioritize yourself can feel nearly impossible. Online therapy removes the need to travel across Halifax or rearrange your entire day around an appointment.

Pink flowers, a white mouse and a keyboard on a white background, representing the calm, compassionate and peaceful space that Audrey Kodye, Muslim therapist, provides in Cape Breton
Acadie flag to show that Audrey Kodye also provides French Mental health Services for Muslim Women in Halifax.

 Language is not simply a way of communicating; it can also be closely connected to how we express vulnerability, understand ourselves, and make sense of our experiences. As a francophone Muslim woman myself with experiences living and studying in France, along with spending time within French-speaking communities in Canada, I recognize the importance of feeling understood when seeking support. If you are a Muslim woman in Halifax or elsewhere in Nova Scotia, I am honoured to offer Islamic therapy in your preferred language.

As a Muslim woman in Halifax, finding a therapist who understands that faith is an important part of who you are can make the therapeutic experience feel very different. If you have been searching for a “Muslim Mental Health Services near me” or looking for Islamic therapy in Halifax, you do not have to choose between psychological support and Islamic values.

My approach brings together evidence-based psychological strategies and Islamic teachings, allowing us to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, trauma, and difficult life transitions while remaining mindful of your relationship with Allah.

Connect with a seasoned and warm Muslim Registered Psychologist who provides Muslim Mental Health Services for Muslim women in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Click on the button below to pick a day and time right in my calendar.

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Fill out a brief intake form that will help me prepare for our consultation session so that we may make the most of our 15 minutes together, insha’Allah. 

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Look out for a link to our online session 30 minutes before our appointment, and connect to the video call using a Google Chrome browser. I look forward to meeting you very soon, insha’Allah!

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