Mae Latif

My curiosity about human interaction and behaviour began early in life. Growing up as the child of immigrant parents, I learned to navigate the space between the culture of my family home and the outside world. Moving between Western and Middle Eastern norms made me attentive to the ways culture, family, identity, and social expectations shape how we understand ourselves and relate to others. These experiences led me to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs at the University of Toronto and, eventually, a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

Over the years, my work with diverse communities has deepened my understanding of how social, cultural, and intergenerational contexts shape our well-being. This has led me to a holistic approach that honours the knowledge, resourcefulness, and inner wisdom individuals draw upon to make sense of their experiences and move through life.

I support teens, adults, and families with a particular interest in those navigating questions of identity, belonging, transitions, family, culture, relationships, and spirituality, and in finding a sense of authenticity amid the expectations and experiences of those around them.

At the heart of my work is the belief that, with the space, support, and resources to understand themselves more fully, people are often best positioned to find their own way forward. My role is not to tell you who you are or who you should become, but to accompany you through the process of discovery with curiosity, honesty, and care.

I am honoured when clients entrust me with their most sensitive stories and experiences. I hold this trust as an amānah—a responsibility to receive what is shared with integrity, attentiveness, and respect