About Faren
“If you can suffer, you can succeed”
Faren Z. Sojourner was born and raised on the East Rand of Johannesburg, South Africa. At the age of 23, she immigrated to Canada, where she worked as a nanny, in mental healthcare, and in street outreach for nine years before becoming a dual citizen. After many years dedicated to her own personal healing and the growth of her Christian faith, she began her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. Upon graduation, she relocated to South America to begin a ministry project with her husband, best friend, and co-worker, Benjamin.
Faren began reading her mother’s psychology textbooks “for fun” as early as age 12. Her mother, a counsellor and teacher, encouraged her to always “ask why,” which led her to think critically about life, meaning, and truth. As the youngest of five siblings and with over a decade of experience working with children and families, Faren’s love for people, family, and children is deeply rooted.
Her work is grounded in Christ, in realism, sound-mindedness, and heart-to-heart reasoning. Her unique story, bicultural background, and unrelenting belief in healing form the cornerstone of her approach, naturally inspiring and challenging others.
Faren Zayda is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She provides virtual counselling services to clients internationally while residing in Ecuador, South America.
Faren is a CRPO and CCPA registered therapist in Canada and provides services internationally. Services for UK, EU, and global clients are not regulated under local law. Civil legal matters for all clients are subject to Ecuadorian jurisdiction.