Mahnum Iqbal
"The wound is the place where the light enters you"
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Meet Mahnum
B.SC., M.SC.
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Every individual possesses the inherent ability to achieve their highest potential. This conviction is the cornerstone upon which the transformative powers of vulnerability and healing are harnessed.
Mahnum Iqbal
Mahnum Iqbal is a compassionate and dedicated Provisional Psychologist registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She is committed to creating a warm, culturally sensitive, and supportive space where clients feel safe to explore their inner world, navigate life’s challenges, and reconnect with themselves in meaningful and authentic ways.
Mahnum holds a Master of Science in Clinical Counselling Psychology from Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Alberta. She brings experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of settings and presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, burnout, identity exploration, and life transitions.
Her clinical work is rooted in compassion, empathy, cultural humility, and a strong belief in each person’s innate resilience. Mahnum’s therapeutic approach is integrative and personalized, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and trauma-informed practices. She also embraces holistic principles that honor the mind, body, and heart, recognizing that true healing involves aligning with one’s values, identity, and sense of purpose—not just relieving symptoms.
In addition to clinical practice, Mahnum has served as a Faculty Associate and Lab Instructor at Brenau University, where she supported the academic development of undergraduate-level psychology students. Her research background includes examining the role of resilience and coping in survivors of human trafficking. Her experience and clinical training in the U.S. provided a strong foundation in evidence-based practices and a diverse, inclusive approach to trauma-informed mental health care. Mahnum is a member in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP), the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA), and previously held membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Her approach reflects a deep respect for the complexity of the human experience. She is honored to provide a space where clients can explore their deepest concerns without judgment and embark on a journey toward healing, growth, and empowerment. With compassion, expertise, and a commitment to their well-being, Mahnum helps individuals build meaningful and fulfilling lives aligned with their authentic selves.
Currently, Mahnum is able to direct bill to the following insurance providers: Alberta Blue Cross, ASEBP/ARTA, Medavie Blue Cross, SSQ Financial, Green Shield Canada, and Manulife.
- PLAY-BASED THERAPY
- Adult Therapy
- Early Adolescence Therapy (12-16 years)
- Youth Therapy (16+ years)
- Virtual (Online) Therapy
- ADHD
- ADOPTION
- ANGER MANAGEMENT
- BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES
- CAREER COUNSELLING
- CHRONIC PAIN
- CODEPENDENCY
- COPING SKILLS
- DEPRESSION
- DIVORCE
- DUAL DIAGNOSIS
- EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE
- FAMILY CONFLICT
- GRIEF
- INFIDELITY
- MARITAL / PREMARITAL
- PARENTING
- PEER RELATIONSHIPS
- SCHOOL ISSUES
- SELF-ESTEEM
- SELF-HARMING
- SEXUAL ABUSE
- SLEEP OR INSOMNIA
- STRESS
- SUICIDAL IDEATION
- TRAUMA & PTSD
- WEIGHT LOSS
- WOMEN’S ISSUES
- ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)
- ADLERIAN
- ATTACHMENT-BASED
- BODY-MIND PSYCHOTHERAPY
- BREATHWORK
- CLIENT-CENTERED THERAPY
- COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOURAL (CBT)
- COMPASSION-FOCUSED
- CULTURALLY SENSITIVE
- DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR (DBT)
- EMOTION-FOCUSED (EFT)
- EXPRESSIVE ARTS
- FAMILY / MARITAL
- GESTALT
- GOTTMAN METHOD
- HOLISTIC
- HUMANISTIC / EXISTENTIAL
- INTEGRATIVE
- INTERPERSONAL
- JUNGIAN
- MINDFULNESS-BASED (MBCT, MBSR)
- MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI)
- MULTICULTURAL
- NARRATIVE
- PERSON-CENTERED
- POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
- PLAY-BASED
- RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOUR (REBT)
- REALITY THERAPY
- RELATIONAL
- SOLUTION-FOCUSED THERAPY (SFT)
- SOMATIC
- STRENGTH-BASED
- SUPPORTIVE
- Trauma-Focused (TF-CBT)
- REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST (#P7668), COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PSYCHOLOGISTS
- master of Science (M.SC.), Brenau University
- bachelor of arts (B.SC.), University of Alberta
- MEMBER OF THE College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
- MEMBER OF THE Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA)
- Faculty Associate, Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia
- Diploma in Islamic Psychology, Cambridge Muslim College, England (In progress)
- Certified in Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training, U.S-based compliance training
- Former Mental Health Educator, Active Minds
- UAlberta Experience in Palliative & Dementia Care, Devonshire Care Centre
- Volunteer Harm Reduction & Crisis Support, George Spady Society
- ALBERTA BLUE CROSS
- ASEBP/ARTA
- MEDAVIE BLUE CROSS
- SSQ FINANCIAL
- GREEN SHIELD CANADA
- SUNLIFE
- MANULIFE
- CANADA LIFE
- ENGLISH
- URDU
LET'S GET PERSONAL
Outside of her work as a therapist, Mahnum finds joy in exploring new cafes and restaurants—she loves discovering hidden gems and trying different cuisines around the city. Her passion for travel and immersing herself in different cultures has deepened her appreciation for diversity and the richness of human connection.
Mahnum stays active through yoga and strength training, practices that support both her mental and physical well-being. She deeply values quality time with her loved ones and believes in the power of meaningful connection, whether it’s sharing laughter with friends or enjoying cozy evenings with family.
To unwind, Mahnum enjoys reading as a way to rest and recharge. She also has a soft spot for horror movies—drawn to the suspense and storytelling that make the genre uniquely captivating.