Biography
Huma espouses an eclectic theoretical and practical stance aimed at addressing client specific needs that may be psycho-emotional, behavioural or developmental in nature. She deals with a wide range of issues ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, anger, bullying, relationships, self-regulation, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and learning differences amongst others.
Huma uses a child-centred, mindfulness and attachment-based approach to help the child express themselves creatively without the necessity of using language. She focuses on building emotional intelligence, teaching self-regulation, facilitating insight and empowering the child to problem solve. She works with the child’s caregivers and school counsellors to address all aspects of the child’s needs holistically. Huma also uses an integrated EMDR + Art Therapy approach to address traumatic memories in children that may underlie behavioral and emotional problems.
Huma has published her doctoral research in academic journals and presented her work internationally. In her memoir, “Wrapped in Blue” she documented her journey about raising her son with autism. Her most recent book : ‘Sensory-Based Relational Art Therapy (S-BRATA): Supporting Psycho-Emotional Needs in Children with Autism’ was published in December 2020. Her paper ‘Art Therapy’s Scope to Address Impaired Attachment in
Children With ASD and Comorbid SID’ was awarded the ‘Best Paper Award’ for the year 2020” by the American Art Therapy Association.
Huma is registered with the following organizations:
- Registered Art Therapist, ANZACATA (Association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia).
- Registered Arts Therapist with HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council) UK.
- Registered Art Therapist, CATA (Canadian Art Therapy Association).
- RP (Qualifying) CRPO, (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).
- CCC (Qualifying) CCPA, (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association).
