Welcome, I'm Mahnum
Mahnum Iqbal, MS, PgDip (Islamic Psychology), Registered Provisional Psychologist & Founder of Sincerely Psychology
I’ve always been drawn to the parts of us that live a little beneath the surface, the things we carry quietly, the ways our experiences shape us, and the parts of ourselves we can lose touch with when life becomes heavy.
At the heart of my work is the belief that there is more to us than what we struggle with. Therapy, to me, is a space to slow down and turn inward, to make sense of what we’ve been carrying, understand the patterns we’ve picked up along the way, and reconnect with parts of ourselves that may have become harder to hear.
I also believe there is something deeply meaningful about simply being given the space to be human. You don’t have to arrive with the right words, have everything figured out, or know exactly where to begin. Some days our work may take us somewhere deep; other days there may be laughter, a tangent that ends up meaning more than we expected, or a small realization that shifts the way something has been understood for a long time.
Sincerity and presence are really important to me in this work. I want therapy to be a space where you can show up as you are, say what you need to say, and know that we can begin wherever you are that day. I’ll meet you there with warmth and compassion, while also offering reflections, making connections, and gently challenging you when it feels helpful.
At Sincerely, therapy is something we move through together, with space to listen to the mind, body, heart, and soul, and to the different parts of ourselves asking to be understood.
Wherever you find yourself right now, there is space for you here, just as you are.
What Shapes My Work
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My understanding of neurodivergence is shaped by both my work as a psychologist and my own lived experience with ADHD. It has given me a particular appreciation for the parts that aren't always easy to see from the outside, like the overwhelm behind seemingly simple tasks, the exhaustion of trying to keep up, the emotions that can feel especially big, and the years someone can spend wondering why things seem to come more easily to everyone else.
In therapy, I try to create a space where neurodivergence doesn't need to be hidden, apologized for, or worked against. We can understand how your brain works, find approaches that actually fit you, and make room for both the challenges and the strengths that come with experiencing the world differently.
There is no one right way to think, feel, learn, or move through the world.
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My postgraduate training in Islamic Psychology has deeply shaped the way I understand the person and the process of healing. It has expanded the way I think about psychological wellbeing beyond the mind alone, making space for the relationship between the mind, body, heart, and soul.
This understanding continues to inform the holistic, heart-centred way I approach therapy, with space for the deeper parts of our experience that can sometimes be overlooked. For those who wish to bring faith into the room, spirituality can also be meaningfully integrated into our work.
Education & Training
Registered Provisional Psychologist
College of Alberta Psychologists
Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology Brenau University
Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Psychology Cambridge Muslim College
Bachelor of Science in Psychology University of Alberta
Additional Training
The Shifaa Method, Levels 1 & 2
Dar al-Shifaa
I’m committed to continuing to learn and deepen the way I support the people I work with. My education and training reflect both a foundation in clinical psychology and my interest in more holistic, culturally responsive, and faith-informed approaches to care.