Get to Know Fatmah Jahim: Here to Support You Through the Layers of Your Pain
“Trauma happened in relationships, and it must be healed in relationships. Healing cannot happen in isolation.”
Why did you become a therapist?
I’ve sat on both sides of the room —as the one struggling to hold it together, and now as the one holding space. I became a therapist because I know what it’s like to carry pain quietly, to feel like no one sees the full picture. We all hold layers — of hurt, survival, and strength. I do this work because I believe in the power of being seen, and in how healing it can be when someone finally listens without flinching.
What’s something you want clients to know about you?
I know how much strength it takes to tell your story — especially the parts you’ve kept tucked away, the ones that rarely make it into words. I hold those moments with deep respect. I want clients to know that to me, the relationship between us is everything. You don’t need to have the “right words” or a polished version of yourself. Just come as you are: I’ll meet you there, with care and curiosity.
What would you tell a client who is nervous about starting to work with a therapist?
I’d tell them that fear is often the door we walk through on the way to change. And sometimes, the most important thing is simply choosing to knock. Feeling nervous doesn’t mean you’re not ready, it means you care. And that’s a powerful place to begin.
Fatmah Jahim, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), is an individual and couples therapist available to support you both in person and online. She works with clients on a variety of topics including chronic pain, oncology, eating disorders, addictions, parenting and trauma. Visit her profile to learn more about her, and then book a free consult to see if she’s a good fit to support you or your loved ones!