CONSULTATION services

“I had the pleasure of working with Nora to support the mental health and well-being of my team through facilitated sessions and peer support circles. Nora created a safe, inclusive space that encouraged open dialogue and reflection. She also led a leadership session that offered thoughtful guidance on how to better support staff well-being. Many team members shared how meaningful and impactful her sessions were — helping them feel seen, heard, and supported. Nora’s compassionate and skilled approach made a lasting difference, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have collaborated with her.”

Farhia Ahmed, Director General - Canadian Human Rights Commission

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Nora Elmi, Founder of Elmi Counselling and

Wellness, to help customize a training session for Board members focused on Unconscious Bias.

Nora was a joy to work with and was very careful to tailor the session to our needs. The session itself was well-received…a testament to Nora’s ability to put the group at ease and have uncomfortable and vulnerable conversations. I would highly recommend Nora to any team that is looking to advance their work around anti-racism and reconciliation – no matter how far along in the journey they currently are.”

Karen Milligan, Executive Director- Ontario 211 Services

“We recently had the pleasure of organizing a team-building workshop facilitated by Nora Elmi. Sheworked closely with the centre to ensure the workshop content aligned perfectly with our team'sneeds. Nora brought incredible energy and passion during the workshop, setting a positive andengaging tone from the start. Her thorough preparation was evident in her various activities, eachthoughtfully planned to foster collaboration, communication and introspection among staff. Theseactivities were engaging, entertaining and highly effective in bringing our team closer together.What stood out was Nora's ability to create a safe space for open discussion and her methods ofchallenging the team to think deeply about our roles, interactions, and how we can support eachother. The interactive and enjoyable workshop elements created an educational and impactfulexperience for the whole team. Overall, Nora delivered an exceptional workshop that has left a lastingpositive impact on our team. We feel more connected, motivated, and ready to tackle our goals as anorganization. I highly recommend Nora to any organization looking to strengthen team dynamics andfoster a collaborative work environment.”

Nasra Ali, Somali Centre For Family Services

Nora Elmi has been an invaluable contributor to Project Agape over the last three years, serving as a facilitator for our Let It Heal Program—a 7-week in-person wellness series tailored for Black individuals in the Ottawa/Gatineau area. Her workshops, which focused on understanding the healing journey, exploring the impact of traumas and triggers on the body, and reclaiming self-love and play, have consistently resonated with our participants.Nora's deep understanding of trauma and healing, combined with her compassionate and relatable approach, has made her workshops a safe and transformative space for Black women and Black gender-diverse survivors. She has a unique ability to create an environment that fosters collective care, relatability, community healing, and a sense of belonging. Her work has significantly contributed to the success of our program, helping participants navigate their healing journeys with confidence and support. We are grateful for Nora's dedication and expertise, and we highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled and empathetic psychotherapist.

Esther Fagbola, Executive Director - Project Agape