I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). My approach is culturally responsive and trauma-informed. Depending on your needs, I integrate somatic approaches, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, culturally adapted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

I was drawn to counselling after seeing how difficult it can be for Muslim and South Asian people to find a therapist who understands what it means to navigate two different worlds.

In our communities, therapy can still feel unfamiliar or taboo. You may know that you need support but feel unsure where to begin, how to explain what you are experiencing, or whether someone will truly understand the cultural and family dynamics shaping your life.

As a first-generation immigrant, I understand the delicate balance between tradition and individuality. I know how it can feel to carry family expectations while trying to figure out who you are, what you want, and which parts of your life you are allowed to choose for yourself.

You may be managing anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, or the weight of intergenerational expectations. You may feel caught between respecting your family and protecting your own well-being. Even setting a boundary can bring up guilt or the fear of “log kya kahenge,” meaning “What will people say?”

I offer a place where you do not have to separate your culture, faith, and mental health from one another. We can explore how these parts of your identity shape your experiences without treating them as problems that need to be explained away.

I have a particular interest in supporting people through fertility challenges, pregnancy, birth trauma, parenting, and the emotional transitions that can accompany the perinatal period. These experiences can bring grief, fear, pressure, exhaustion, and changes in identity that are not always openly discussed.

I also work with individuals navigating ADHD, trauma, parenting concerns, education and learning disabilities, and issues affecting women. My background in education has given me more than 10 years of experience understanding how learning, emotional well-being, family dynamics, and identity can overlap.

I support neurodivergent individuals and work from a sex-positive lens. I am also an ally to LGBTQ2S+ communities.

I provide therapy in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.

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I believe in your innate need for growth, belonging, and a sense of purpose. That belief has shaped my practice across more than 25 years of clinical work, spanning Pakistan and Canada, and it is what I carry into every session.

I come from a Southeast Asian, Muslim background, and that lived experience is not separate from my clinical work — it is woven through it. I understand what it means to hold faith and mental health in the same hands and wonder if they belong together. I understand the particular exhaustion of navigating a culture that does not always make space for struggle, and the quiet weight of being expected to manage, to endure, and to keep going. Many of the people I work with have never felt like a therapy room was built for them. I want this to feel different.

The people who find their way to me are often carrying more than one thing at once. Anxiety that has been present so long it feels like personality. Depression that is hard to name when you have so much to be grateful for. Relationship pain with a partner, a parent, or a family system that traces back further than you can see. Grief. OCD. The particular stress of major life transitions, or of building a life in a country that does not fully know your story. Some of my clients are aviation professionals carrying the unique pressures of that world. Others are working through trauma or PTSD, sometimes for the first time with someone who genuinely gets the cultural context around it.

Whatever you are bringing, you do not have to translate yourself to be understood here.

My approach is integrative, which means I do not arrive with a single fixed method. I draw from a wide range of evidence-based frameworks and shape the work around what you actually need, at the pace that is right for you. I work from a biopsychosocial-spiritual model, holding your mind, your body, your relationships, and your faith together rather than treating them as separate things. For many of the people I see, spirituality is not a side note. It is central to how they understand suffering and what healing is supposed to feel like. I bring that into the room with care, and I offer faith-informed counselling for clients of all major traditions.

Twenty-five years of practice across two countries, a doctorate in psychology, and licensure in two Canadian provinces mean I have worked with a genuinely wide range of human experience. Outside the therapy room, I am also a private pilot, which is part of what drew me to specialize in flying phobias and aviation professionals. I understand that world from the inside, not just clinically.

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I became a dietitian because I believe that health shouldn’t come at the cost of your identity. Growing up in a South Asian household, I learned that food is the ultimate language of comfort and connection, but I also saw how health concerns can turn that joy into stress. My goal is to help you navigate your health journey without losing the cultural foods that make you who you are.

How I Help

I support individuals who feel stuck or overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or working on your relationship with food, I focus on progress over perfection and realistic, sustainable change.

Areas of Focus:

Chronic Disease Management (Prediabetes, Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Cholesterol/Heart Health) Digestive Wellness (GI concerns with food-first strategies) Weight Management (sustainable, realistic habit-building) Cultural Nutrition (adapting recommendations to traditional diets)

My Approach

My counselling style is collaborative, practical, and evidence-based. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all plans. Instead, we take small, manageable steps so you feel confident and supported in making lasting changes.

Stop “starting over” and start moving forward — let’s build a plan that fits your life.

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I believe meaningful change begins when you have the space to understand what has been keeping you stuck and begin moving toward a life that feels more intentional, fulfilling, and true to who you are.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you are recovering from childhood or relational trauma, struggling in your relationships, considering a career change, or trying to find your footing during a major life transition. You may know that something needs to change but feel unsure of where to begin.

Many of the people I support have spent years putting other people’s needs first. You may recognize yourself in patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, or difficulty setting boundaries. You might carry guilt when prioritizing yourself, question your worth, or feel pressure to keep everything together even when you are exhausted underneath.

Culture, family, identity, and belonging can also influence how we understand ourselves and the choices we feel able to make. I support clients navigating cultural expectations, conflicting identities, family pressures, and the experience of trying to build a life that feels authentic while remaining connected to the people and communities that matter to them.

My approach to therapy is outcome-focused, goal-oriented, and intentional. We will work together to understand the experiences and patterns affecting you today, clarify what you want to change, and identify practical steps that can help you move forward.

You are the expert on your own life. I see you as creative, resourceful, and whole, even when difficult experiences have made it hard to recognize those qualities within yourself. My role is not to tell you who to become. It is to walk beside you, offer thoughtful insights, and help you access the strengths and possibilities that may feel out of reach right now.

Our work may involve processing painful experiences from the past, understanding how early relationships continue to shape you, and noticing the emotional or behavioural patterns you have developed to protect yourself. It may also involve learning practical ways to regulate difficult emotions, communicate your needs, establish boundaries, and make decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

I support clients experiencing trauma and complex trauma, including PTSD and C-PTSD, childhood and relational trauma, sexual abuse and sexualized violence, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, low self-worth, emotional regulation difficulties, grief, chronic pain, and major life transitions.

I also work with clients navigating attachment and relationship concerns, parenting and family challenges, career-related stress, burnout, identity and cultural navigation, eating disorders, substance use, compulsive behaviours, mood disorders, personality disorders, and questions related to meaning, purpose, and mortality.

Depending on your needs, our work may draw from EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems and parts work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Polyvagal-informed Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, schema work, and Gestalt techniques.

I work with individuals, couples, families, teens, and children. I welcome clients seeking care that is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQ-affirming, client-centred, and culturally responsive.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy reading about philosophy and psychology, singing, going on long drives, and visiting cafés. I bring my full, human self to this work and am genuinely invested in helping you create a life you feel proud of.

You are welcome to book a free initial call to explore whether working together feels like the right fit.

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I believe every person already carries their own light and their own inner compass, even when years of conditioning have made it hard to hear. Therapy, to me, isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you find your way back to who you already are.

I am a first-generation immigrant from India who has called Canada home for the past seven years, and my work draws on over 15 years across international development, public health advocacy with organisations like UNICEF, and clinical psychotherapy here in Canada. That path has shaped an approach that blends the clinical structure of Western psychology with Eastern mind-body wisdom.

I know what it means to rebuild a life from scratch, to carry the quiet grief of people and places left behind, and to feel the pull of “log kya kahenge” (the fear of what people will think) so strongly that a simple boundary can feel like betrayal.

Many of my clients are holding similar weight: the “Raja Beta” pattern where sons are never expected to share the load, the guilt of prioritising their own needs, or the quiet question of whether the sacrifices of immigration were worth it. You don’t have to over-explain any of this here, including your gender, faith or family structure. You just have to show up.

Traditional talk therapy lives in the analytical mind, but I believe ancestral trauma and cultural guilt live in the body. They can show up as “ghabrahat” (a racing unease), a tight chest, or a nervous system that won’t switch off.

My own experience as a therapy client taught me this. It often felt like I was stripping away layers while the other person in the room stayed fully clothed. That’s why I weave dance movement therapy and somatic work together with evidence-based clinical care. We won’t just talk about your anxiety. We’ll untangle it from your nervous system.

Whether you’re working through intergenerational trauma, reclaiming your vitality from burnout, or building healthier boundaries with the people you love, I believe we don’t heal in isolation, we heal in community. Together, through individual, couple or family work, we’ll build something that feels like a home away from home. Aaiye, aapka intezaar hai (come, I’m waiting for you).

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As a young South Asian daughter of immigrants going through university in Toronto, I didn’t know what direction I wanted to take in my career. There was family pressure to “succeed,” but I wasn’t sure what that truly meant. I found myself considering paths in healthcare, education, and academia, while also wanting to carve out a path that felt like my own.

I made decisions based on what felt right in the moment. In my final year of university, I pursued research opportunities, which led me to complete a Master’s in Neuroscience and Cognitive Processing. Along the way, I realized that research was not my long-term path. I chose to pursue Counselling Psychology to work more directly in the helping profession.

Recognizing my strengths—creating space for difficult emotions, listening without judgment, and maintaining curiosity toward others’ lived experiences—ultimately guided me toward a career as a psychotherapist.

With over 14 years of experience in Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) across Ontario and Alberta, I support individuals, couples, and adolescents as they navigate the complexities of both personal and professional life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful of each person’s unique journey.

I specialize in helping clients process difficult experiences using evidence-based modalities, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Narrative Therapy
• Mindfulness-based strategies

I have a particular interest in supporting those navigating the intersections of cultural identity, family dynamics, and diaspora experiences. Whether you are facing career transitions, relationship challenges, fertility and postpartum experiences, or the complexities of parenting, I am here to support you in building emotional resilience and healthier patterns.

I provide therapy fluently in Punjabi and can also converse in Hindi and Urdu.

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Shafaq is a compassionate and culturally competent psychotherapist with a master’s degree in Applied Psychology (Counselling) from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India. She has further honed her skills through the Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM) at the Mennonite New Life Centre in Toronto, a program recognized by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Her qualifications include certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) foundations and suicide prevention.

With experience spanning academic, community, and private practice settings, Shafaq provides a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their challenges. She integrates various evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and mindfulness techniques.

Shafaq’s practice focuses on addressing a variety of concerns, such as marital and family conflicts, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and spiritual issues. Her multicultural expertise, rooted in her lived experiences as a Muslim and South Asian woman, allows her to provide culturally sensitive care, especially to marginalized communities.

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I am a Registered Psychotherapist offering a warm, compassionate, and humanistic approach to therapy. My work is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive, grounded in the understanding that our past experiences shape how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. Together, we will explore how your life experiences have influenced who you are today, while creating space for growth, healing, and meaningful change.

My professional journey has been deeply shaped by my commitment to supporting individuals from marginalized communities—particularly those who have felt unheard or silenced when it comes to their mental health. As someone who comes from a marginalized background, I understand how difficult it can be to open up, especially in spaces that may not always feel safe or affirming. I strive to honour each client’s unique story by providing a non-judgmental, collaborative, and supportive environment where your voice truly matters.

Trauma, whether from sudden life events or ongoing relational experiences, can leave lasting emotional and relational impacts. Attachment patterns formed early in life can affect self-esteem, boundaries, relationships, and our ability to reach our full potential. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, anger, low self-worth, or feeling stuck during a particular phase of life. My goal is to help you process these experiences, heal attachment wounds, and develop healthier ways of relating—to yourself and to others. Together, we can work toward building strong boundaries, self-compassion, and habits that support long-term well-being.

I also specialize in sex therapy, supporting individuals and couples with concerns related to intimacy, sexual trauma, gender identity, desire, and relationship challenges. I offer a respectful, affirming, and open space to explore these deeply personal experiences. By understanding the root causes of intimacy concerns, we can work toward healing, connection, and a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and your partner.

My therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic, emotion-focused, inner-child, and sex-therapy frameworks, alongside CBT and DBT techniques to address present-day challenges. This holistic approach allows us to explore both the deeper, unconscious patterns that influence your life and the practical tools needed for day-to-day change. Above all, therapy with me is collaborative and paced at your comfort level, with your goals guiding our work.

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I am a Registered Psychotherapist whose practice is grounded in trauma-informed and culturally inclusive care. I approach therapy with an understanding that our emotional world is shaped by past experiences, systemic factors, and cultural identity, and I strive to ensure my work reflects and honours the diversity of each client’s background. My professional journey stems from a deep commitment to improving mental health accessibility particularly for marginalized populations and supporting individuals, couples, and families.

I believe that healing happens in connection—that we are not meant to face our pain alone. Many of us carry life’s hardest moments in silence, believing we have to manage on our own. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled, and struggling with emotions such as anger, grief, sadness, or low self-esteem, you’re not alone. I aim to create a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship where our work together is both meaningful and practical, grounded in your values and the life you hope to create. I understand the delicacy of balancing personal healing with family and cultural expectations.

Relationships are central to our emotional well-being, and much of my work focuses on healing relational trauma, including C-PTSD, which can deeply affect our sense of self, safety, and connection with others. This may involve processing experiences such as abuse, separation, or divorce, as well as exploring patterns like enmeshment, co-dependency, and people-pleasing that often stem from early family dynamics. Together, we explore attachment histories and intergenerational wounds while developing skills to set healthy boundaries and foster emotional recovery. I am also passionate about supporting individuals navigating burnout, emotional overload, and work-life balance, helping them find space for rest, clarity, and reconnection with themselves.

For many, becoming a parent can also surface old attachment patterns and bring awareness to how the past influences the way we show up for ourselves and our families. I see this as an opportunity to not just understand what has happened, but to create a new story—one rooted in growth, healing, and intention for the life you wish to lead and the legacy you want to build for future generations.

I also specialize in supporting parents through all stages of the reproductive journey—including fertility struggles, pregnancy and birth trauma, loss, perinatal mood disorders, and the transition into parenthood known as matrescence. I help parents make sense of their evolving identities and experiences, guiding them to show up for themselves with compassion amidst guilt, overwhelm, and exhaustion.

In my therapeutic approach, I draw from psychodynamic, attachment-based, and Inner Child frameworks to help clients uncover and heal unconscious patterns and early wounds that continue to shape present experiences. For present-focused and practical support, I integrate DBT and CBT to build grounding, emotional regulation, and safety skills. I also incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic therapy for a holistic mind-body approach that supports deeper self-awareness and integrated healing.

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Sheela is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator with over 25 years of experience in various settings, both clinical and community-based. She has a special interest in chronic disease management, especially prediabetes, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases (blood pressure management, high cholesterol, etc). However, her passion is in disease prevention by helping clients manage their health conditions before they become chronic issues. Sheela is a firm believer in reducing the risks of diet-related problems pre-emptively. She will help you be at your best health by nourishing your body and helping you achieve your personal goals.

Sheela’s approach to diet counselling is more than providing standardized meal plans. Each individual is unique, with unique requirements. Therefore, sessions are personalized, taking into consideration a person’s food habits, cultural background, and values.

Having lived and practiced as a Registered Dietitian in India and the Middle East, before practicing in Canada for the past 14 years, Sheela is well aware of the specific needs of the South Asian expatriate and newcomer communities and is also very familiar with the different food habits and cuisines from all corners of the Indian subcontinent be it Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and all the varied diets and cultures in between. She has a working knowledge of the Tamil language.

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Zoha Matin is a nutritionist and certified fitness instructor (CanFitPro) with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Human Nutrition. With over a decade of experience, she has helped members of the South Asian community reach their health goals - whether it’s weight loss, improved energy and strength, or better digestion.

Zoha takes a balanced, realistic approach - helping people enjoy traditional South Asian foods while making them more nutritious. She empowers clients with practical strategies tailored to their lifestyle, supporting better energy, digestion, hormone balance, and long-term well-being.

In addition to her nutrition expertise, Zoha specializes in strength training and integrates fitness coaching to help clients build muscle, boost metabolism, and feel more confident in their bodies. Her holistic, culturally inclusive approach promotes sustainable habits that support both physical and mental health.

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Taysir Moonim (she/her) is a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist dedicated to creating an affirming and inclusive space for clients of diverse backgrounds and identities. Taysir’s practice is collaborative, trauma-informed, and rooted in cultural humility. She integrates strengths-based strategies that are nonjudgmental and harm-reduction-oriented. She prioritizes empowerment, safety, and self-compassion, creating an affirming space where clients feel heard and validated. Taysir provides support for a wide range of individuals with various presenting concerns. With 15 years of practicing in hospital and community mental health settings in India & Canada, she provides care for clients navigating intersectional identities, including LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and racialized (BIPOC) persons living with dual or multiple diagnoses and co-occurring physical health concerns. She works with clients experiencing depression, grief, caregiver stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue. Her expertise includes life transitions, adjustment stress, migratory and settlement challenges, isolation, acculturation, and intergenerational family dynamics and trauma, particularly among immigrants and refugees. She also supports survivors of violence, including domestic and racialized trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociation, and complex grief. Taysir understands the systemic and social barriers affecting marginalized and/or racialized, queer & neurodivergent communities and the complexities of displacement, resettlement, and safe, authentic identity & self advocacy within systems of care. Her work is deeply informed by cultural nuance and systemic awareness. With lived experience as a South East Asian (Indian) brown immigrant-settler and as a clinician, she helps clients navigate personal and systemic challenges while centering their agency and lived experiences.

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I have spent over 20 years working in complex healthcare settings, including acute care, ambulatory care, and primary care in both Alberta and Ontario. Through this experience, what resonates with me the most is that people heal faster when they feel heard and validated, not just treated.

My inspiration to become a Therapist came from working with various client populations and assisting them in removing socio-economic barriers to treatment. I found that also helping clients with their mental health, along with their psychosocial concerns, led to a more holistic treatment approach. For clients coping with a medical diagnosis, chronic illness, prenatal or post-partum concerns, or caregiver burnout, addressing the mental health impact of these is crucial. Unfortunately, when it rains it pours! We are often dealing with multiple issues at once. Anxiety and depression, along with other stressors often shape our lived experience. Dealing with grief and trauma is not a linear process, rather it comes in waves and can be triggered unexpectedly. If any of this resonates with you, know that you do not have to navigate this alone.

As a second-generation Pakistani immigrant, I am familiar with the challenges that can arise when balancing personal needs, with cultural and religious norms. There can be an inherent pressure to assimilate, while still maintaining your family values. The guilt associated with prioritizing your own needs can be challenging, and bridging the cultural gap can prove difficult.

Therapy can be daunting. I excel at building rapport and making you feel at ease. We set treatment goals collaboratively, at your pace. I provide tangible strategies that you can implement, in order to decrease your symptoms. I strive to provide a comfortable environment where you feel heard and validated.

I utilize various evidence-based treatment modalities, catered to your individual needs. I often incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Trauma-informed care, rooted in a person-centered and strength-based approach. 

I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from McGill University, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Victoria. I am a Registered Social Worker in both Alberta and Ontario. I have been practicing for over two decades, working with adults from diverse backgrounds, across both clinical and community healthcare settings.

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I became a therapist because I believe no one should have to carry their heaviest experiences alone. I have always been drawn to the moments when we stop pretending everything is fine and allow ourselves to be seen. For me, therapy is not about fixing what is “broken.” It is about understanding who you are, what has shaped you, and who you want to become.

You may be tired of holding everything together. Perhaps you are navigating a major life transition or feeling caught between who others need you to be and who you truly are. Perfectionism, people pleasing, and overfunctioning may be affecting your confidence and inner peace, leaving you with an emptiness that is difficult to explain even when you are meeting everyone else’s expectations.

Born in India and raised in Canada, I know firsthand what it can feel like to move between different cultural realities. I understand the sometimes exhausting balance between the traditions and expectations of home and community and the world outside of them. This experience has shaped how I understand identity, belonging, and the ways our cultural and family roots influence how we relate to ourselves and others.

I support individuals who want to understand deeply rooted patterns, work through relational wounds, and feel more grounded in their daily lives. Together, we may explore past experiences, cultural or intergenerational trauma, and old narratives that continue to leave you feeling stuck. We may also build practical tools for managing overwhelming emotions, setting boundaries, and navigating challenges as they arise.

Your story is entirely your own, but you do not have to move forward alone. When you are ready, I am here to walk alongside you.

I work with intergenerational and cultural trauma, gender roles and expectations, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, addictions, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, relational wounds, complex life transitions, perfectionism, people pleasing, self-esteem, confidence, identity, and belonging.

I offer therapy in English, Punjabi, and Hindi. Depending on your needs, I may draw from EMDR, parts work, attachment-focused and polyvagal approaches, somatic work, mindfulness, CBT, and DBT.

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Growing up in India, I saw firsthand how little space existed for conversations about mental health, especially within families where emotional struggles were often minimized, misunderstood, or expected to be endured silently. I witnessed how people around me carried anxiety, stress, and relationship pain without the language or support to express it, which often led to isolation rather than healing.

These early experiences shaped my deep commitment to creating spaces where emotional experiences are acknowledged rather than dismissed. They also fueled my passion for helping people feel less alone in what they are going through and more equipped to understand and express their internal world.

I specialise in working with individuals and couples from South Asian and immigrant communities, because I understand how important it is to feel genuinely seen in a therapy space. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, or the experience of building identity across cultures, I strive to create a space where all of this can be explored openly, safely, and without judgment.

My approach is rooted in collaboration, self-discovery, and the belief that healing happens when people feel both accepted and empowered. I aim to help clients feel heard, strengthen their emotional awareness, and build resilience, clarity, and confidence to move forward in a way that feels authentic to them.

I also have experience working with individuals and couples navigating communication difficulties, conflict patterns, cultural expectations within relationships, and major life transitions such as marriage, separation, immigration, and identity shifts. I am particularly attuned to how culture, family systems, and personal history intersect in shaping relationship dynamics.

My approach is collaborative and integrative. I place emphasis on talk therapy and draw on techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy, always adapting to the unique needs of each individual or couple. I also place strong emphasis on psychoeducation, as I believe that understanding your emotions, patterns, and nervous system is a key part of creating lasting change rather than just symptom relief.

Outside of the therapy room, you will find me creating intricate mandalas, experimenting in the kitchen, or reorganising a space until it feels balanced and calm. I value the connection between the external environment and internal clarity, and I bring that same intentionality into my therapeutic work.

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I believe therapy is a space where people can slow down, feel heard, and begin to make sense of their experiences in a compassionate environment. My journey toward becoming a therapist started with an early awareness of how powerful it can be to have someone listen without judgment and be there to hold space for you. That awareness continues to guide my work today - meeting every client with empathy, openness, and genuine care.

I work with children, teens, and adults facing a wide range of challenges, including mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, immigration and cultural identity, reproductive and perinatal concerns, caregiving, pet loss, oncology-related stress, and relationship difficulties. I am also deeply committed to supporting individuals and families navigating neurodiversity, daily functioning, and interpersonal relationships.

As an immigrant woman who has personally faced the complexities of resettling in a new country, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience into the therapy room. These experiences allow me to hold space for clients who may feel overlooked in their struggles, offering validation and connection rooted in both knowledge and understanding.

My therapeutic style is integrative and collaborative. I draw from person-centered therapy, CBT, solution-focused therapy, expressive arts therapy, play therapy, ACT, and attachment-based work, incorporating mindfulness and reflective practices along the way. I see therapy not as a one-time solution, but as a meaningful relationship where clients are empowered to discover resilience, heal at their own pace, and move toward lives that feel more balanced and fulfilling.

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With over 15 years of clinical experience, Reema is a registered psychotherapist specializing in trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in the deep connection between childhood attachment and emotional development, helping clients understand how early experiences shape their sense of self and relationships.

Reema believes that the body holds emotional energy from past experiences—and that healing begins when we learn to recognize and release that energy. “I help my clients identify the connection between their emotional patterns and the body’s role in storing those patterns. When the body begins to disengage and release, healing and growth become possible.”

She designs and implements trauma-informed treatment plans that combine memory reconsolidation and somatic techniques to reduce trauma-related arousal and avoidance in clients with complex PTSD. She delivers DBT-informed skills training and individual therapy for clients with BPD, improving emotional regulation and reducing self-harm incidents across caseloads. She also builds ADHD symptom-management programs integrating skills coaching, CBT strategies, and executive-function supports to increase daily functioning and treatment engagement.

Reema has led outpatient group therapy for polysubstance use, applying harm-reduction principles and motivational interviewing to increase retention and reduce high-risk use episodes. She also uses Solution-Focused and ACT techniques to shorten time to symptom relief and help clients clarify concrete, measurable recovery goals.

Reema’s sessions are collaborative and compassionate. The first session is exploratory and focused on building rapport and understanding acute symptoms. By the second session, clients receive a personalized treatment plan tailored to their goals and needs.

She is proficient in English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Pashto.

Reema brings deep expertise in working with neurodivergent individuals and integrates a range of modalities, including:

• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Inner Child Work / IFS-Informed Approaches
• Trauma-Informed Mind-Body Therapy
• Memory Reconsolidation
• DBT and Mindfulness-Based Approaches
• ADHD Therapy (Symptom Management & Skill Building)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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I didn’t become a therapist because I have all the answers. I became one because I know what it’s like to carry questions that have been too difficult to carry alone.

Growing up in India and later immigrating to Canada, I learned how easy it is to lose pieces of yourself while trying to fit into new places, meet family expectations, move through the oppressions of colonialism, or simply survive.

We can feel stuck in our struggles, caught in overthinking, burnout, imposter syndrome, low self-confidence, addiction, or the constant pull between work and the rest of our lives. But these aren’t simply problems to fix.

The stories of how our minds and bodies arrived at these ways of coping are often much deeper and more layered. If you’ve ever thought, “I should be grateful, so why am I struggling?” or “No one in my family talks about this,” or “I don’t even know who I am outside of taking care of everyone else,” you’re not alone.

So then who am I, and how can I support you?

I am a South Asian immigrant queer woman who found her way to this country about 8 years ago. I bring with me my own lived experience alongside my work with immigrants, South Asians, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, caregivers, and people navigating trauma, anxiety, relationships, and substance use.

I carry a deep interest in working with men, particularly South Asian men, as they navigate the often unspoken pressures of masculinity, family expectations, cultural identity, and emotional vulnerability.

Working with me is about processing and being with how we show up in the world, not just fixing it. I believe healing doesn’t mean becoming someone new. It means finding your way back to the parts of you that have always deserved to be seen.

I hope our work together feels like a space where you don’t have to explain your culture, justify your feelings, or carry everything on your own. You deserve a place where all parts of you are welcome, someone who just Gets It!

My approach and background

I’ve been working in psychotherapy for the past 4 years. My approach blends Expressive Arts Therapy, IFS, somatic therapy, EFT, and mindfulness, helping you understand your story, not just your symptoms.

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As a first-generation Canadian of Tamil Sri Lankan heritage and a child of immigrants, I know how much culture can shape the way we understand identity, responsibility, family, and emotional expression. I understand what it can feel like to move between different worlds, balancing cultural expectations, family values, and your own evolving sense of self.

Many of the people I support are carrying more than others can see. You may look high-functioning on the outside, while inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to slow down without guilt.

You might be struggling with overthinking, people-pleasing, relationship patterns, family expectations, grief, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, or depression. You may know something needs to change, but feel unsure where to begin or how to prioritize your own needs.

In our work together, my goal is to help you better understand what you are carrying and why certain patterns keep showing up. I believe self-awareness can be life-changing because it allows us to respond to ourselves with more clarity, care, and choice.

I aim to create a space where you can be honest about what you are experiencing without needing to filter, explain, or minimize it. By acknowledging your true feelings and challenges, we can begin to build new ways of coping, caring for yourself, and moving through life with more self-trust.

I do not believe therapy is about becoming a different person. To me, it is about understanding yourself more clearly, strengthening the tools you already have, and learning how to live in a way that feels more aligned and sustainable.

My approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based modalities, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based work. I adapt my approach to your personal needs, your lived experience, and what feels most supportive for where you are right now.

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I am a Registered Social Worker with a deep commitment to social justice, healing, and each person’s freedom to live life more fully and authentically. My practice is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and respect for the many personal, relational, and systemic experiences that shape who we are.

As a first-generation immigrant from Pakistan, I bring both professional experience and lived understanding to my work. For more than ten years, I have worked in the immigration and settlement sector in Canada, supporting individuals and families as they navigate education, employment, identity, belonging, and major life transitions. I understand that these transitions can often bring stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm, especially when they are shaped by cultural expectations, family responsibilities, and the experience of starting over in a new place.

My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and strength-based. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is non-judgmental, respectful, and deeply attuned to your unique story. Together, we can explore the experiences, relationships, and patterns that may be influencing how you feel, while also honouring the cultural context, values, and lived realities that are important to you.

I am trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy and continue to engage in ongoing professional development as part of my commitment to learning and growth. My work is also informed by feminist and anti-racist perspectives, with an understanding of how marginalization, power, identity, and social systems can affect mental health and well-being.

I have experience supporting adolescents aged 13 and older and adults across the lifespan. My areas of focus include trauma, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, adoption, end-of-life and palliative care, stress, anxiety, and depression. I also understand cross-generational challenges and the ways family, culture, migration, and identity can shape emotional experiences.

It would be a privilege to support you in your healing journey — one rooted in self-discovery, deeper understanding, and a more compassionate relationship with yourself and those around you.

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