Jonaki Dodum

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Somatic, DBT, ACT, IFS

Jonaki Dodum

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Somatic, DBT, ACT, IFS (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

6 Endorsed

269 Brant Avenue, Brantford, ON N3T

(226) 208-1987

Let's Connect (226) 208-1987

When you feel completely hijacked by deep wounds that distort your ability to access the best version of yourself, I understand how painful it can be to navigate these challenges. You might pendulate between survival states of hypervigilance, hyperawareness, confusion, a sense of loneliness in a crowded room, perpetual shutdown, aching hopelessness, crippling anger and anxiety, constant masking, people-pleasing, and over-performing. It may feel as though you are a piece of music with no ears to listen to, spiraling into depths of void and purposelessness. Parts of you long to be unveiled, yet there seems to be no space to reveal.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I welcome all parts of you—the parts that feel too much and the parts that may not feel at all. My comprehensive approach explores the “present you,” shaped by your past, so that you can meet the “future you” that aligns with your true authenticity. I will walk alongside you as you move from merely surviving to fully thriving.

Attachment and traumatic wounds can disrupt the harmony between the brain, body, mind, and spirit. That is why my practice takes a holistic approach, drawing on modalities such as EMDR, somatic and attachment-based therapies, Internal Family Systems & ACT that honors the brain–body–mind connection in healing from a culturally responsive lens.

Call or Email Jonaki Dodum now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 208-1987

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Turning Point Counselling Centre

269 Brant Avenue

Brantford, ON N3T map

(226) 208-1987

My website

I offer a safe and non-judgemental therapy session in-person or online that honors your choice and autonomy. I offer late evening sessions.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Complex Trauma, Sexual & Religious Trauma and C-PTSD & Attachment wounds

$160 Per Session

Let's Connect (226) 208-1987

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Turning Point Counselling Centre

269 Brant Avenue

Brantford, ON N3T map

(226) 208-1987

My website

I offer a safe and non-judgemental therapy session in-person or online that honors your choice and autonomy. I offer late evening sessions.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Complex Trauma, Sexual & Religious Trauma and C-PTSD & Attachment wounds

$160 Per Session

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $160
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa

My services are covered by most healthcare benefit plans under the "Psychotherapist" category. I do not direct bill, however I will send you an invoice and proof of payment promptly after our session to submit for reimbursement. If you do not have benefits, please inquire about low-cost therapy

Jonaki Dodum

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Somatic, DBT, ACT, IFS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 208-1987

Jonaki Dodum

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Somatic, DBT, ACT, IFS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 208-1987

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 18136 Jonaki Dodum

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Yorkville University , Master of arts in counselling psychology, Graduated 2025

Additional Credentials

Membership with Canadian counselling and psychotherapy association 11250254 / 2024

Jonaki Dodum

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Somatic, DBT, ACT, IFS

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (226) 208-1987

Jonaki Dodum

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Somatic, DBT, ACT, IFS

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (226) 208-1987

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Complex Trauma, Sexual & Religious Trauma
C-PTSD & Attachment wounds

Expertise

ADHD
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Body Image
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Grief
Internet Addiction
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress

Furthermore, I have a knack for not just tracking words that client's speak in sessions but I believe in tracking the states of their nervous system ( fight, flight, freeze, fawn). I am trained in Integrative polyvagal theory, chronic illness due to complex trauma , somatic based attachment wounds, religious trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Insomnia & Gut-Brain connection to dysregulation.

Jonaki Dodum

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Somatic, DBT, ACT, IFS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 208-1987

Jonaki Dodum

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Somatic, DBT, ACT, IFS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 208-1987

6 Endorsements

Brown Jodi

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CCC, RP

I highly endorse Jo, RP-Q. She brings compassion, dedication, and cultural sensitivity to her work, integrating somatic modalities for deep healing. Committed to learning and a strong therapeutic presence, Jo provides a safe, inclusive healing space.

Rachel Fazzari

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA, MACP

Jo has a calming, uplifting energy that creates a space where healing flows naturally. Jo's genuine care and thoughtful communication makes everyone feel heard and supported. It's a privilege to witness the warmth and trust she brings to every interaction.

Hannah Bull

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP

I admire Jo for her warmth and dedication to creating spaces where people can truly feel seen, understood and valued. She deeply cares about the well-being of everyone she supports.

Turning Point Counselling Centre

Treatment Centre, MACP, CCC, RP

Jonaki (Jo) RP-Q is a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to providing a safe, supportive space for healing. With a trauma-informed approach, she integrates evidence-based modalities to help clients heal.

Avnee Sharma

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MACP

Jo is compassionate and respectful towards her clients. She brings cultural sensitivity to sessions and works in a way that allows for individualized treatment, tailored to her specific client's experiences.

Parker John Willis

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)

Jonaki is an exceptionally attentive and warm professional. She has a deep sense of kindness and an accepting nature that creates a safe and supportive environment for everyone she interacts with. Her presence at my practicum site has been invaluable.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Hindi

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Hindi

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Biofeedback
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Integrative
Integrative Polyvagal theory
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Somatic
Trauma Focused

I am deeply committed to meeting my clients where they are from a trauma-informed lens. Therefore, my approach is both eclectic & holistic in nature as I incorporate both top-down & bottoms-up methodologies . I combine evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Somatic experiencing, Internal Family systems, DBT, ACT & Mindfulness based approaches to integrate mind-brain-body aspects of healing.

Jonaki Dodum

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Somatic, DBT, ACT, IFS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 208-1987

Jonaki Dodum

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Somatic, DBT, ACT, IFS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 208-1987

Location

Primary Location

Turning Point Counselling Centre

269 Brant Avenue

Brantford, ON N3T

(226) 208-1987

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Brantford

Postal Codes

I offer a safe and non-judgemental therapy session in-person or online that honors your choice and autonomy. I offer late evening sessions.

Jonaki Dodum

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Somatic, DBT, ACT, IFS

Call for a free consultation now - (226) 208-1987

I offer a safe and non-judgemental therapy session in-person or online that honors your choice and autonomy. I offer late evening sessions.

Jonaki Dodum

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Somatic, DBT, ACT, IFS

Call for a free consultation now - (226) 208-1987

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