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Therapy and services in Arabic in Laval

At Clinique Octobre you can be seen in Arabic for individual therapy, couples therapy, therapy for teens (14+) and family mediation, in person in Laval or by teleconsultation anywhere in Quebec.

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Why the language changes the outcome

Talking about your mental health in a language you learned later is not just less comfortable. It is less precise. And in an assessment, precision is what separates a solid report from a contestable one.

The vocabulary of emotion

The words for shame, grief, anger or anxiety do not translate one for one. In their own language, a person says what they mean the first time.

Family context

Roles within a family, expectations, the place of elders and the way a conflict is named all vary. Understanding them prevents misreading a situation.

The quality of the follow-up

Good follow-up rests on what the person manages to express. Removing the language barrier removes a source of error.

No outside interpreter

The service is delivered in Arabic directly by the team, without bringing a third person into a confidential exchange.

What you can do in Arabic

Four services are offered in Arabic: individual therapy, couples therapy, therapy for teens (14+) and family mediation. The clinic’s other services (neuropsychology, psychosocial evaluation, clinical reports, occupational therapy) are offered in French and English.

Individual therapy

Anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief: confidential follow-up, in Arabic if you prefer. See Individual therapy.

Couples therapy

Communication, conflict, trust, deciding whether to stay together or separate. See Couples therapy.

Therapy for teens (14+)

Support for young people aged 14 and up: anxiety, school, relationships, transitions. See Therapy for teens.

Family mediation

Custody, parenting time and financial support, with access to the government-paid hours if you are eligible. See Family mediation.

What that means, and what it does not mean

We would rather be clear, because trust is built on this.

The clinic offers professional services governed by Quebec's professional orders, in Arabic as much as in French and English. The team is attentive to each person's cultural, family and religious realities, without presuming them. This is not a religious counselling service.

How to start

Three steps, and you do not need to know in advance which professional to consult.

Write to us in the language you prefer

By form or by phone. Describe the situation and above all the goal: ongoing therapy, a report for the court, a separation agreement, an assessment.

We confirm who can see you

We check the discipline, the language and, where it applies, your eligibility for the government-paid mediation hours.

First meeting

In person at the Laval office or by teleconsultation anywhere in Quebec, in Arabic, French or English.

Frequently asked questions

Can my whole follow-up be in Arabic?

Yes, for individual therapy, couples therapy, therapy for teens (14+) and family mediation. Meetings can be held in Arabic, French or English, in person in Laval or by teleconsultation anywhere in Quebec. The other services are offered in French and English.

Are reports written in Arabic?

No. Meetings happen in the language you choose, but official documents such as a report for the court or an insurer are produced in French or English, depending on what the receiving body requires.

Do you offer religious counselling?

No. We offer professional services governed by Quebec's professional orders. Our team is attentive to each person's cultural, family and religious realities, without presuming them and without imposing a religious framework.

Is family mediation available in Arabic?

Yes. If you are eligible for Quebec's Family Mediation Service, the government-paid hours apply in exactly the same way.

Do I need to speak French or English to consult?

Not for the meeting itself. That said, some administrative or court documents will be given to you in French or English, and we take the time to explain them.

How do I know who will see me?

Write to us describing your situation and your goal. We confirm who on the team can see you in the language you want and for that type of request.

Let us talk in your language

Describe your situation and your goal. We will point you to the right professional, in Laval or by teleconsultation.