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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
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Photo of Nelda Saadat - Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
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Ottawa, ON K1C
Do you feel stuck in a trauma response - endlessly scrolling, zoning out, overthinking every conversation you had today? Maybe you’re a chronic people-pleaser, raised by emotionally unavailable parents, now trapped in patterns of self-abandonment and emotional dysregulation. You’re hyper-aware of everyone’s feelings but disconnected from your own. Your nervous system is activated into fight, flight, freeze... fawn. You know the psychology, but the patterns won’t budge. So you numb out with TikTok, Netflix, wine, or weed - anything to escape the overwhelm. You’re exhausted from trying to reparent yourself while still surviving.
Hi I'm Nelda, and as an internationally trained physician, I truly understand the relationship between trauma and the mind-body. I know you've tried all the things: self-help books, walks, journaling, save all the therapy tiktoks, yoga, maybe tried therapy, but nothing seems to actually address the ACTUAL source of your wounds.
I get it - you’re not just looking to talk - you want a partner in healing. I specialize in helping young adults with trauma symptoms like low self-worth, self-doubt, substance misuse, and emotional neglect. And let’s be real - you need someone who can lovingly call you out on your sh!t! To see if we’re a fit, email me for a free 15-min consultation :)
Call or Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships now for a free 15 minute consultation - (647) 560-3266

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

True Self Counselling

Ottawa, ON K1C

(647) 560-3266

True Self Counselling

Ottawa, ON K2G

Website
Now accepting new clients! No waitlist, evening & weekend appointments available. All appointments are virtual. Email me for a free consult!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and ADHD 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (647) 560-3266
Photo of Nelda Saadat - Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

True Self Counselling

Ottawa, ON K1C

(647) 560-3266

True Self Counselling

Ottawa, ON K2G

Website
Now accepting new clients! No waitlist, evening & weekend appointments available. All appointments are virtual. Email me for a free consult!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and ADHD 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Couple Sessions $110
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Cheque, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Alberta School Employee
  • Alliance
  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • Arete
  • Beneva | SSQ
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Chambers Plan
  • CINUP
  • ComPsych
  • CVAP | Crime Victim
  • Desjardins
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Canadian Health
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Guardian
  • Health Net
  • Homewood Health
  • Humana
  • iA Financial Group
  • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • LifeWise
  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • Military OneSource
  • MultiPlan
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • The Co-operators
  • UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
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Most private insurance plans cover services by a Registered Psychotherapist. I also offer sliding scale rates to make therapy accessible to as many people as possible. Special rates might be available if you don't have insurance coverage. If you need help checking your insurance, send me an email!
Photo of Nelda Saadat - Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 560-3266
"
Most private insurance plans cover services by a Registered Psychotherapist. I also offer sliding scale rates to make therapy accessible to as many people as possible. Special rates might be available if you don't have insurance coverage. If you need help checking your insurance, send me an email!
Photo of Nelda Saadat - Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 560-3266

Qualifications

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying): Nelda Saadat

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 17169 Nelda Saadat
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended Yorkville University, MACP, Graduated 2025
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I am a graduate of Yorkville University and completed my practicum at True Self Counselling. I practice under supervision of a highly experienced therapist.
Photo of Nelda Saadat - Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 560-3266
"
I am a graduate of Yorkville University and completed my practicum at True Self Counselling. I practice under supervision of a highly experienced therapist.
Photo of Nelda Saadat - Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 560-3266

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
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I specialize in helping adult children of emotionally unavailable parents break toxic childhood patterns and address the deep impact on self-esteem, relationships, and self-sabotaging behaviors. Whether it's depression, anxiety, ADHD, impulsivity, or choosing unhealthy partners, I'm here to help you process your past and FINALLY move forward in the present.
Photo of Nelda Saadat - Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 560-3266
"
I specialize in helping adult children of emotionally unavailable parents break toxic childhood patterns and address the deep impact on self-esteem, relationships, and self-sabotaging behaviors. Whether it's depression, anxiety, ADHD, impulsivity, or choosing unhealthy partners, I'm here to help you process your past and FINALLY move forward in the present.
Photo of Nelda Saadat - Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 560-3266


Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is as unique as my clients. There will be times when we spend more time processing past events and family history, and times when it makes more sense to focus on creating the life you dream of. Either way, the issues that need to be resolved will show up in our work together, and we will address them as they do. I take a trauma-informed, solutions focused, CBT approach to therapy.
Photo of Nelda Saadat - Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 560-3266
"
My approach is as unique as my clients. There will be times when we spend more time processing past events and family history, and times when it makes more sense to focus on creating the life you dream of. Either way, the issues that need to be resolved will show up in our work together, and we will address them as they do. I take a trauma-informed, solutions focused, CBT approach to therapy.
Photo of Nelda Saadat - Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 560-3266

Location

Primary Location

True Self Counselling

Ottawa, ON K1C

(647) 560-3266

Additional Location

True Self Counselling

Ottawa, ON K2G

(647) 560-3266

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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Now accepting new clients! No waitlist, evening & weekend appointments available. All appointments are virtual. Email me for a free consult!
Photo of Nelda Saadat - Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 560-3266
"
Now accepting new clients! No waitlist, evening & weekend appointments available. All appointments are virtual. Email me for a free consult!
Photo of Nelda Saadat - Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 560-3266