Mahnum Iqbal

Mahnum is a compassionate and skilled Registered Provisional Psychologist and Canadian Certified Counsellor, committed to providing client-centered, trauma-informed care. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Alberta. Mahnum is currently practicing in Edmonton across multiple organizations, including the BIPOC Healing Centre, Islamic Family Social Services, and Thrive Teens, where she works with individuals, couples, families, and youth.

Her therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, cultural responsiveness, and collaboration. Mahnum integrates evidence-based modalities with a trauma-informed, strengths-based lens, tailoring her interventions to meet the unique needs of each client. She is experienced in individual, family, and group therapy and is passionate about working with diverse populations, including BIPOC and immigrant communities. Mahnum supports clients through a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, family dynamics, and identity-related challenges.

With over 700 hours of clinical experience during her graduate training in Georgia, Mahnum provided counselling services in a variety of settings, including schools, private clinics, and community agencies. She developed core competencies in assessment, treatment planning, and risk evaluation, while fostering strong therapeutic alliances with clients from all walks of life. Her volunteer work with organizations like the George Spady Society, Devonshire Care Centre, and the University of Alberta Hospital has further enriched her capacity for empathy, crisis response, and culturally attuned care.