Is there someone I can connect with for support?
Yes! Ibrahim and Nuha offer drop-in counselling and consultation for University of Alberta students, high school students, Muslim youth, and young adults in Edmonton.
Learn more about them below!
Your Path to Well-being with Ibrahim Long, Youth Wellness Manager & Chaplain
As a registered social worker and professionally trained chaplain, Ibrahim brings a wealth of experience in fostering holistic well-being. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by youth, Ibrahim is committed to providing support tailored to your individual needs.
He holds academic degrees in religious studies (BA, MA), a Graduate Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy (GCIC), a Master's in Social Work (MSW), and has been clinically trained in spiritual care and counselling. In addition to his professional education, Ibrahim studies Islam in a traditional manner with contemporary teachers and scholars.
Ibrahim’s approach is compassionate, nonjudgemental, and rooted in traditional Islamic spirituality and a psychological understanding of well-being, healing, and growth.
Meet Ibrahim
Meet Nuha
If you’re looking for support on your steps toward well-being, Nuha is here to help.
Nuha is a Registered Social Worker pursuing her master’s in clinical social work. With almost ten years of engagement in social work, mental health, and community development, Nuha has demonstrated a deep commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for young Muslims. In her practice, she fosters a person-centred environment where safety, growth, and reflection are co-created.
As a Muslim woman of mixed Arab and Indo-South African heritage, she understands the value of spirituality, culture, and faith in one’s health and well-being journey. Nuha focuses on integrating Islamic psychological principles into her counselling practice and is pursuing her Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP) certification at the Khalil Centre. She believes in the inherent strengths of individuals and aims to empower her clients through a collaborative approach, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and valued during their sessions.
Nuha is joining The Green Room as a practicum student. The Green Room was once a pivotal space contributing to her growth and development as a young Muslimah. This personal connection drives her passion for giving back, and she feels honoured to support the space that once supported her.