Therapists in L7C

Working from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens, helps me to address a range of concerns for my clients, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-worth, cultural challenges, relationship issues, and abuse. I am dedicated to providing you with a safe and judgment-free space to share your challenges and help you navigate through them with ease.

**Accepting New Clients April 2020** Acceptance and change are fundamental to our emotional well-being and everyone has the capacity to find their own harmony between the two. I work from a client-centred perspective empowering individuals, couples and families to develop the skills, tools and fresh perspectives required to find a balance in life. My approach to counselling is individually tailored to every client and draws from a variety of treatment models.

A day may come when you stop in your path and wonder if I or someone I care for needs mental health support. Everyone’s journey with mental health is unique to them and requires a personalized approach. I offer therapy sessions for children, teens and adults from Bolton and Caledon East from September. I like to create a collaborative, empathetic and non-judgemental space to explore my client’s strengths.

Soroush is Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). He also holds a doctorate in Philosophy. He understands the existential crisis at the heart of mood disorders such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He builds therapeutic alliance with people he treats by empathizing with their lived experiences and explores the coping mechanisms that maybe harming them. He works with individuals and with small groups. He uses a variety of modalities to guide clients towards healing, personalizing his approach to meet each client’s needs.

Imagine how you would feel if you could sit down with your partner, talk something through, and find a way forward together. Wouldn’t that help you to feel so much more safe and secure, no matter what you were going through? Longing for these types of feelings and interactions to return to your relationship is perfectly natural and nothing to feel guilty over. In fact, the fact that you are reading this shows that you have the desire and potential to grow.

I have a passion for supporting teens and adults through life's challenges, offering you a safe and validating space to explore, learn and transform your life together as a team. I trust that we are all the experts of our own lives, and that the answers are hidden within us–we may just need a helping hand to find them. Our lives are a series of events that reveal a story, which show us the strengths we’ve used to triumph over hardships, the moments that tried to tear us down, and the power we have to shape our own perspective of our life. Through a lens of self-compassion, you can come to love and accept who you are.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless or coping with a loss? Reaching out for support is a courageous first step towards making changes or healing from a loss. When we are experiencing challenges, transitions or loss, we can benefit from an opportunity to explore what is impacting our well-being and to reflect on what we have lost and what remains. You don't have to go through such challenges alone. My passion for my work, combined with unique skillset and expertise can help you find clarity, overcome obstacles, and live your life with more ease, acceptance and meaning.

If you are overwhelmed by your situation or you are experiencing feelings of depression, stress, anxiety, or loss, you don’t have to go it alone. Speaking with a trusted counsellor can relieve pressure, share the burden and open up new thinking and perspectives - ultimately changing the way you behave and feel. My approach is compassionate, pragmatic, collaborative and strength based. We will explore ways to rediscover your resources, try new strategies, and put you back in charge of your life.

Asking for help can be difficult, but I'm here to encourage those who are struggling to reach out for support. I emphasize the importance of creating a safe space for open and honest discussion. As a registered social worker with over 5 years of experience, my primary goal is to assist my clients in developing resiliency and coping skills. People should feel comfortable about seeking external support during challenging times and should be aware of accessible mental health resources and tools available. I pride myself in ensuring that all my clients regardless of race, religion, sexuality or gender feel empowered and safe.

The Story Isn’t Over is a team of collaborative psychotherapists who recognize that it is important to take control of your story; rather than your story writing you. Our logo is the semi-colon (;) it symbolizes the decision to carry on and keep going forward.

I am a trauma-trained social worker and psychotherapist who combines elements of somatic experiencing, internal family systems, cognitive behavior therapy, dialectic behavior therapy and meditation in my work with clients. Having spent years specializing in supporting individuals facing trauma and other mental health issues, I bring not only clinical expertise but also a deep sense of empathy to our therapeutic relationship. I believe in the power of a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts and feelings and looking forward to supporting you in being the best version of yourself.

Navigating through life’s challenges can be tough, and it’s not always easy to reach out for help. However, none of us are meant to go it alone. I am glad you are taking the time to explore a path forward. Let’s embark on this journey together, where we can openly discuss a range of topics – whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, chronic pain, questions about identity, work struggles, family issues, burnout, or self-esteem.

My aim is to offer a secure space to my clients for transformative self-discovery, prioritizing you needs and goals. I adopt a client-centered approach with gentleness and an emphasis on strengths, instilling hope in the face of challenges. I am committed to helping you achieve sustainable change and navigate obstacles towards a brighter future.

Life inevitably presents us with challenges and heartaches. However, you don't have to face these obstacles alone. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can freely express yourself. Together, we can discover effective strategies to bring lasting positive changes to your life. I work with teens and adults dealing with various issues including anxiety, depression, attachment injuries, school or work related stress, interpersonal difficulties and overall promoting self-resiliency. I also work with couples, fostering deeper understanding and helping them break free from negative patterns.

Life will throw unexpected curve balls. It's those times when you need someone to talk to most. I am honored to be able to share a brave and safe space to work with individuals and their struggles. I offer ways to grow, build resiliency, and offer coping and healing strategies to get through tough times.

Although several factors influence the outcome of therapy, few are as important as the alliance between therapist and client. By using a client-centered and culturally sensitive approach, my goal as a therapist is to understand your narrative through empathy, allow you to truly dictate what it is that you seek from therapy and collaborate with you to discover how you can achieve it. I have had an academic and professional career that has taken me through several different countries including Kuwait, India and Canada, and had me work with people from vastly different cultural backgrounds with equally diverse concerns.

What obstacles stand in your path, today or everyday? Maybe these obstacles represent unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, relationship challenges, painful and traumatic life experiences, chronic stress, worry, and overwhelm. I am eager to take the journey with you to explore these obstacles, and to find adaptive ways to overcome them. Rather than navigating around the obstacles, what if we confronted them head-on, and leveraged them as a stepping stone on your path forward?

Hello! I am currently a Master’s level (MA in Counselling Psychology) practicum student, who is qualified to practice onsite under the clinical supervision of an approved practicum supervisor with The Story Isn't Over Psychotherapy and Counselling. In my therapeutic work with clients, I adopt a person-centered approach as the fundamental framework of my eclectic methodology.

Welcome! I am passionate about supporting you on your transformative journey to healing and self-discovery. I am here to assist in creating the positive change you desire, or to be there to hold space for anything you need to let go of or work through. Seeking help can be overwhelming, but I am dedicated to creating a safe and accepting environment for my clients. I value open communication and want you to feel supported throughout your therapeutic journey. I believe the connection we have with ourselves, our environment, and those around us is important for our healing process.