We all have experienced difficult encounters that leave us questioning our world view or even ourselves. Some challenges we cope with well on our own, building strength and resiliency for the future. Unfortunately, some challenges we cannot face alone. Allowing ourselves to reach out and find the right support and encouragement during such difficult times takes courage and can be crucial to our well-being. Difficult experiences can break us down or build us up.

I aim to create safe emotional spaces to help people explore, cope with, or overcome their difficulties towards acceptance, serenity, inner peace, empowerment, and healthier relationships. My process for each session involves supporting people to be able to express and understand feelings, develop new ways of thinking or behaving, and skill development for stress management and behavioral change. I help clients feel validated and supported during your difficult times with active listening and goal-oriented therapy focused on experiential change. My methods include narrative therapy, CBT, CPT and DBT. I have a Master of Arts Degree in Addictions Counselling. I have supported many clients over the last three years overcoming trauma and addictive behaviors for more functional and meaningful living.

Finding the right support is a difficult task and can oftentimes be a daunting experience. I am here to connect with you and work collaboratively to meet your unique needs. I am happy to provide a short phone consultation to determine if my background and personality are a good fit for your therapy needs. Let’s connect and explore your journey of self-discovery.

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I am a compassionate psychoanalyst with more than ten years of clinical experience supporting patients of diverse gender, age and ethnic backgrounds. I am at present a member of the Toronto Psychoanalytic Society, the Canadian Psychoanalytic Society and the International Psychoanalytic Association. I integrate a myriad of current techniques and approaches with varied technologies that best suit the clients’ needs. My main areas of focus are adult and teenage sexuality, gender, addiction and trauma, particularly parent-child separation trauma. Together with the patient, we build a Time and a Space to RECALL the untold past, to REFLECT in a coherent way on our emotions and bodily experiences, and RECONCILE with our desires and fantasies, no matter how devastating these may appear to be. We then recall, reflect and reconcile in order to attain a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

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Choosing to start therapy can feel overwhelming and intimidating at times, however, my goal is to make this experience as comfortable as possible for you. Through my work I strive to build a strong collaborative relationship with my clients, providing them with a safe non-judgmental environment where they are receiving an ample amount of support and empathy.

I highly value a client-centred approach therefore I am dedicated to constructing a treatment plan that is unique to every individual’s needs, goals, and strengths. As I have lived experience surrounding some of the challenges that first-generation, Punjabi-Canadian individuals may undergo, I hope to use that experience to relate and connect with clients who come from a diverse range of backgrounds.

I am interested in supporting individuals who are experiencing challenges with stress, anxiety, depression, concerns around self-esteem/self-confidence/self-acceptance, and/or improving one’s overall well-being, through building adaptive coping mechanisms and implementing positive life transitions. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Solution Focused Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy.

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Hi my name is Cecy Daniel, MSW, RSW.

Therapy can be daunting but also a sacred, fulfilling journey for it rebuilds relations with others as well as one’s own self. It allows fears, weaknesses and sufferings to exist but more importantly to be transformed into strength, hope, clarity and recovery. I work hard with my clients to strengthen their sense of agency/choices, widen their capacity to self-reflect, evaluate, regulate any difficult thoughts, emotions, actions & psycho-educate on topics relevant to them.

I am trained in Emotion-Focussed therapy, Solutions-Focussed therapy, Dialectical Behaviour therapy and have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I empower clients to validate their inner strengths, work through their weaknesses, self-advocacy skills to voice their needs.

Hi my name is Cecy Daniel, MSW, RSW. Therapy can be daunting but also a sacred, fulfilling journ... Read More

Hi, my name is Harveen Dhatt (She/Her) and I am currently enrolled in the masters of counselling psychology program at Yorkville University and completing my practicum at Serene Heart Counselling. A psychotherapy intern is similar to a resident, who has competed their class training and is now applying their training in a real-world setting. I have successfully completed my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Honours at York University. I have experience working with a diverse population of children, youth, and adults. I am also certified in suicide prevention.

I am under the supervision of Saima Zaheer M.Ed psych, RP, CTIC, and Clinical Director of Serene Heart Counselling & Psychotherapy Services, whom I receive supervision from on a weekly basis. I have experience working with a variety of clients including those who are dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. I am trained in a variety of approaches including trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioural, and person-centred.

Hi, my name is Harveen Dhatt (She/Her) and I am currently enrolled in the masters of counselling ... Read More

Hello, my name is Rida Fatima and I am currently completing my master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have completed my course work and now looking forward to applying my knowledge as I become a part of Serene Heart Counselling as an intern student.

My interest in psychology was sparked when I did my field placement during high school where I worked with individuals with disabilities and intellectually challenged young adults. I learned during my placement that my passion lies in psychotherapy. Therefore, I chose the path which focused on mental health and community services. I graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree, with a double major in Psychology and Health Studies. Throughout my pursuit in the field of psychology, I worked/volunteered in different organizations, with various groups, including children at Holland Kids Rehabilitation Center, and adults at Scarborough General Hospital. In addition, I also worked as a community mental health counsellor and am currently volunteering with two help lines, Distress Centre of Greater Toronto and Naseeha. I am also certified in suicide prevention. I have experience working with clients who are struggling with depression, relationship problems, anxiety, and stress. Finally, I am trained in various theoretical approaches such as, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution- focused, person-centred, trauma-focused therapy.

As an intern, I am currently under the supervision of Saima Zaheer M.Ed psych, RP, CTIC and Clinical Director of Serene Heart Counselling. I will be receiving supervision every week from her and will be benefiting from her knowledge and experience.

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Hi, My name is Saad Khan. I have a BSc Honours in Kinesiology and Health Sciences, with a minor in Psychology, from York University. Following that, I completed my Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I am an active member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

The field of mental health has been a passion of mine since high school. I have spent a decade working and volunteering in various mental health facilities, including hospitals and clinics. Having served with the Canadian Armed Forces - Reserves, as a Medic, I have been able to see the various effects of trauma, burnout, inter/intra-personal conflicts, and more, amongst individuals. I have had the opportunity to serve a wide demographic including veterans, law enforcement personnel, first responders, healthcare workers, amputees, and many more.

I have extensive experience in addressing trauma, depression, and anxiety-related issues. I utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Narrative Therapy.

I look forward to supporting your growth and journey to resilience, through meaningful dialogue and self-exploration.

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Varsha Ramkumar (She/Her), Master of Arts, RP-Q, Member- College of Registered Psychotherapists. Truth be told, all of us go through many story lines and create our own unique narratives as we go about our daily lives. We are the authors of our lives. And in therapy, I truly respect that. You will see in our sessions, as we work together to build a therapeutic relationship, I will make every effort to help you make sense of your unique experiences and support you on your journey. I intend to create a safe environment for you, where we would focus solely on your key strengths and apply these to cater to your needs. My practice is guided by a trauma-informed; strengths-based framework employing techniques from Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I have extensively worked with adolescents, adults (individuals & couples) and seniors. I follow a collaborative, compassionate and empathetic approach to therapy. Together, we would explore your strengths and develop strategies that would help achieve therapy goals and move us ahead in the healing process. You can talk to me in English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam. “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” - Maya Angelou

Varsha Ramkumar (She/Her), Master of Arts, RP-Q, Member- College of Registered Psychotherapists. ... Read More