Gaya
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (289) 672-3612
Available online only
Brampton, ON L6T
When life feels overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to navigate, it can be hard to know where to turn. You may be seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family. I offer psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults in a steady, relational, trauma-informed space where experiences can be explored with care and curiosity. At the heart of my work is the belief that healing happens in relationship with ourselves and with others. Together, we create space for difficult experiences so they can become more understandable, manageable, and easier to hold.
I believe meaningful therapy begins with feeling understood. Drawing on play, creativity, conversation, and reflection, we explore emotions, relationships, patterns, and experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Therapy is tailored to each person's unique story and unfolds at a pace that feels safe, supportive, and responsive.
With more than 17 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults, and families, I offer a grounded and compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. Whether you are reaching out for yourself or your child, I welcome the opportunity to connect and explore whether working together feels like the right fit.
Call or Email Gaya Sockalingam now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 672-3612
Let's Connect (289) 672-3612
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
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Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 672-3612
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Agnieszka Gozlan (Ontario / 820993) Gaya Sockalingam
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended Canadian Insitute for Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (CICAPP)
- Degree/Diploma from Trent University HBSc. & B.Ed / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Gaya Sockalingam
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 672-3612
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Burnout
- Cancer
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Gaya Sockalingam
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 672-3612
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
South Asian
I also speak
Tamil
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
South Asian
I also speak
Tamil
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Gaya Sockalingam
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 672-3612
Location
Additional Location
Mississauga, ON L5B
(289) 672-3612