Somatic Therapists in Brampton, ON
You have always been the good daughter, the good son, the one who keeps everyone happy. You say yes when you mean no, carry guilt for wanting a life of your own, and make yourself smaller to meet what your family and culture expect. As a newcomer you may be doing all of this while straddling two worlds, translating not just words but whole ways of living. Underneath the people-pleasing is real exhaustion, shaky boundaries, and a quiet doubt about who you are when you are not meeting everyone else's needs. Here you can set that weight down for a while, and be understood without having to explain the culture first.
You have always been the good daughter, the good son, the one who keeps everyone happy. You say yes when you mean no, carry guilt for wanting a life of your own, and make yourself smaller to meet what your family and culture expect. As a newcomer you may be doing all of this while straddling two worlds, translating not just words but whole ways of living. Underneath the people-pleasing is real exhaustion, shaky boundaries, and a quiet doubt about who you are when you are not meeting everyone else's needs. Here you can set that weight down for a while, and be understood without having to explain the culture first.
The people I often work with are struggling with the feeling that they don't belong anywhere - whether that be with friends, family or at school, or work. They feel like they aren't 'good enough,' to be in the spaces or roles that they are in. Some find their relationships complicated - with friends, family, or romantic partners - where people don’t understand their values and what they want. You deserve to be heard, you deserve to live life on your terms with your values, and you deserve to space to belong.
The people I often work with are struggling with the feeling that they don't belong anywhere - whether that be with friends, family or at school, or work. They feel like they aren't 'good enough,' to be in the spaces or roles that they are in. Some find their relationships complicated - with friends, family, or romantic partners - where people don’t understand their values and what they want. You deserve to be heard, you deserve to live life on your terms with your values, and you deserve to space to belong.
Sally Ibrahim | Emotion Regulation + ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Anxiety, ADHD, Women, Men, Trauma
1 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6X
Updated Jan 2026: Do you need a therapist who actually understands how trauma impacts the body and brain, and how it affects all your relationships - especially the one with yourself? Maybe you've tried therapy before, but felt like you were just venting - but you need to learn how to actually PROCESS your emotions, not just talk about them. You've tried all the things - meditation, journaling, breathwork, medication, positive thinking, you've saved all the therapy tiktoks but you're still stuck. You have felt this way for a while and are not only ready, but are fully committed to making real change.
Updated Jan 2026: Do you need a therapist who actually understands how trauma impacts the body and brain, and how it affects all your relationships - especially the one with yourself? Maybe you've tried therapy before, but felt like you were just venting - but you need to learn how to actually PROCESS your emotions, not just talk about them. You've tried all the things - meditation, journaling, breathwork, medication, positive thinking, you've saved all the therapy tiktoks but you're still stuck. You have felt this way for a while and are not only ready, but are fully committed to making real change.
Eating Disorders, Binge Eating & Bulimia - Steph
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Online Only
Food and your body can start to feel like a full-time job. Maybe your days are shaped by rules and rituals around eating, by the pull to restrict, or by binge-and-shame cycles that leave you exhausted and alone. Maybe the mirror has become an enemy, or the number on a scale can set the tone for your whole day. Whatever it looks like, the constant noise around food and body takes up space that should belong to your actual life.
Food and your body can start to feel like a full-time job. Maybe your days are shaped by rules and rituals around eating, by the pull to restrict, or by binge-and-shame cycles that leave you exhausted and alone. Maybe the mirror has become an enemy, or the number on a scale can set the tone for your whole day. Whatever it looks like, the constant noise around food and body takes up space that should belong to your actual life.
At GRO, we see you - the Black woman tired of being strong and second-guessing yourself, whether it’s in love or in motherhood. Maybe it’s the gaslighting, manipulation, or feeling unseen in your relationship. Maybe it’s postpartum, burnout, or the weight of always showing up for everyone but yourself. Either way, you don’t have to explain every detail to be understood. We offer culturally affirming therapy for Black women ready to heal, grow, and feel like themselves again—with peace, clarity, and confidence.
At GRO, we see you - the Black woman tired of being strong and second-guessing yourself, whether it’s in love or in motherhood. Maybe it’s the gaslighting, manipulation, or feeling unseen in your relationship. Maybe it’s postpartum, burnout, or the weight of always showing up for everyone but yourself. Either way, you don’t have to explain every detail to be understood. We offer culturally affirming therapy for Black women ready to heal, grow, and feel like themselves again—with peace, clarity, and confidence.
You might be navigating a life transition, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or past trauma. Maybe you’re seeking support after sexual harm, struggling with self-acceptance, or simply needing space to pause and breathe. With over 10 years of experience in healthcare, mental health, addictions, and non-profit settings, I offer warm, judgment-free support to help you build a more balanced and meaningful life. Not sure where to start? No problem! I offer free 15-minute consultations. Contact me to book.
You might be navigating a life transition, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or past trauma. Maybe you’re seeking support after sexual harm, struggling with self-acceptance, or simply needing space to pause and breathe. With over 10 years of experience in healthcare, mental health, addictions, and non-profit settings, I offer warm, judgment-free support to help you build a more balanced and meaningful life. Not sure where to start? No problem! I offer free 15-minute consultations. Contact me to book.
Diana Ben | Trauma | Cultural Issues | Depression
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6R
Updated Aug 2026: Are you between 18-30, highly sensitive, child of immigrant parents, who is doing all the things you're "supposed to" do, but feel like it's never good enough? No matter how hard you try, the people closest to you are never satisfied. The pressure is insane, and you're so incredibly exhausted. You wonder if there's something wrong with you, or maybe this is depression? Is this amount of anxiety normal? You feel like you can't even talk about it - the stigma is so real, but you just know that those closest to you wouldn't understand and might even make it worse. And - you feel guilty even thinking that way. Sigh.
Updated Aug 2026: Are you between 18-30, highly sensitive, child of immigrant parents, who is doing all the things you're "supposed to" do, but feel like it's never good enough? No matter how hard you try, the people closest to you are never satisfied. The pressure is insane, and you're so incredibly exhausted. You wonder if there's something wrong with you, or maybe this is depression? Is this amount of anxiety normal? You feel like you can't even talk about it - the stigma is so real, but you just know that those closest to you wouldn't understand and might even make it worse. And - you feel guilty even thinking that way. Sigh.
I emphasize mindfulness and the holistic connection between body, mind, and soul. I create a warm, compassionate space for individuals and couples to explore feelings related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you feel overwhelmed or struggle to connect with others, you’re in the right place. With a background in biology and psychology, I understand how our physical and emotional experiences interact, allowing me to help clients cultivate awareness and acceptance of their emotions. Embracing a Buddhist mindset, I welcome all feelings as essential parts of the human experience.
I emphasize mindfulness and the holistic connection between body, mind, and soul. I create a warm, compassionate space for individuals and couples to explore feelings related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you feel overwhelmed or struggle to connect with others, you’re in the right place. With a background in biology and psychology, I understand how our physical and emotional experiences interact, allowing me to help clients cultivate awareness and acceptance of their emotions. Embracing a Buddhist mindset, I welcome all feelings as essential parts of the human experience.
I use a holistic, integrative spiritual approach that may include somatic techniques, Havening, EMDR, Inner Child, Hypnosis, Sound and psychoeducation.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist. I offer an integrative therapeutic environment that is open, nonjudgmental and compassionate. Psychotherapy is an opportunity to release, process and integrate feelings and thoughts safely. Treatment is tailored to individual or dyads (couples or parent - adult child) goals and needs.
I use a holistic, integrative spiritual approach that may include somatic techniques, Havening, EMDR, Inner Child, Hypnosis, Sound and psychoeducation.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist. I offer an integrative therapeutic environment that is open, nonjudgmental and compassionate. Psychotherapy is an opportunity to release, process and integrate feelings and thoughts safely. Treatment is tailored to individual or dyads (couples or parent - adult child) goals and needs.
Let us help you finally step into the life you deserve! We support adults navigate anxiety, trauma, overthinking, trauma childhood trauma people-pleasing, self-esteem concerns, and complex relationships. Many of our clients feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, or struggle with focus, emotional regulation, executive functioning, perfectionism, and burnout. Through EMDR and evidence-based trauma informed approaches, we help clients grow and transform creating lasting change. We welcome those from marginalized communites such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and more.
Let us help you finally step into the life you deserve! We support adults navigate anxiety, trauma, overthinking, trauma childhood trauma people-pleasing, self-esteem concerns, and complex relationships. Many of our clients feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, or struggle with focus, emotional regulation, executive functioning, perfectionism, and burnout. Through EMDR and evidence-based trauma informed approaches, we help clients grow and transform creating lasting change. We welcome those from marginalized communites such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and more.
You've noticed something feels different lately. A part of you may be starting to question patterns like saying yes when you want to say no, putting others first, or feeling responsible for keeping the peace. You might feel anxious, overwhelmed and unsure how to make sense of it all.
I work with adults who feel pulled in different directions internally and want to better understand themselves. Together, we can explore what’s happening beneath the surface - both inward (your emotional patterns and inner world) and outward (relationships, family, and cultural context).
You've noticed something feels different lately. A part of you may be starting to question patterns like saying yes when you want to say no, putting others first, or feeling responsible for keeping the peace. You might feel anxious, overwhelmed and unsure how to make sense of it all.
I work with adults who feel pulled in different directions internally and want to better understand themselves. Together, we can explore what’s happening beneath the surface - both inward (your emotional patterns and inner world) and outward (relationships, family, and cultural context).
Feeling lost, stuck, or like you're “not enough”? Struggling with self-doubt, imposter feelings, low self-esteem, or a lack of purpose? You want clarity, confidence, and a meaningful life—but aren’t sure where to start. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your goals and values. You want practical tools and guidance to manage emotions, regain trust in yourself, and create a life that feels purposeful and fulfilling. I work with clients seeking a safe, culturally aware space to understand themselves, overcome obstacles, and take control of their mental well-being.
Feeling lost, stuck, or like you're “not enough”? Struggling with self-doubt, imposter feelings, low self-esteem, or a lack of purpose? You want clarity, confidence, and a meaningful life—but aren’t sure where to start. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your goals and values. You want practical tools and guidance to manage emotions, regain trust in yourself, and create a life that feels purposeful and fulfilling. I work with clients seeking a safe, culturally aware space to understand themselves, overcome obstacles, and take control of their mental well-being.
I help clients soften back into themselves through existential therapy, somatic EMDR, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.
My ideal client is someone who needs support navigating the weight of their inner experience. They may carry attachment wounds, anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, or trauma that shows up as spirals, shutdowns, or self-doubt. They might be navigating borderline personality disorder, depression, addiction, psychosis, or neurodivergence, and want a space where they don’t have to shrink or explain themselves.
They’re seeking steadiness, emotional regulation, and a deeper understanding of their reactions. Most of all, they want safety, clarity, and the chance to rewrite the stories that no longer serve them.
I help clients soften back into themselves through existential therapy, somatic EMDR, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.
My ideal client is someone who needs support navigating the weight of their inner experience. They may carry attachment wounds, anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, or trauma that shows up as spirals, shutdowns, or self-doubt. They might be navigating borderline personality disorder, depression, addiction, psychosis, or neurodivergence, and want a space where they don’t have to shrink or explain themselves.
They’re seeking steadiness, emotional regulation, and a deeper understanding of their reactions. Most of all, they want safety, clarity, and the chance to rewrite the stories that no longer serve them.
Are you looking to navigate life challenges while being heard, seen and understood in a safe environment. Creating a safe and encouraging space allows us to talk about our difficulties and work towards creating a meaningful life.
My experience enables me to support you through these challenges and provide unconditional positive regard to foster resilience and improve your overall well-being.
Finding the right support is the most important step you will take towards yourself. I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation which provides an opportunity for you to feel safe and connected before you enter a therapeutic relationship.
Are you looking to navigate life challenges while being heard, seen and understood in a safe environment. Creating a safe and encouraging space allows us to talk about our difficulties and work towards creating a meaningful life.
My experience enables me to support you through these challenges and provide unconditional positive regard to foster resilience and improve your overall well-being.
Finding the right support is the most important step you will take towards yourself. I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation which provides an opportunity for you to feel safe and connected before you enter a therapeutic relationship.
Drawing on DBT, EFT,IFS and somatic approaches, I offer practical tools and deep insight to help you regulate emotions, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with your authentic self in a safe, compassionate space.
My ideal client is someone who has carried far too much for far too long.
They often show up exhausted by cycles they can’t seem to break—whether that’s addiction, trauma patterns, people-pleasing, or constantly feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. They’ve lost pieces of themselves along the way and are finally ready to understand why they feel this way and what it would look like to choose themselves again.
They want to feel grounded, connected, and at home in their own body. They’re looking for a therapist who is compassionate but honest, someone who will hold space with them while also gently challenging the pattern
Drawing on DBT, EFT,IFS and somatic approaches, I offer practical tools and deep insight to help you regulate emotions, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with your authentic self in a safe, compassionate space.
My ideal client is someone who has carried far too much for far too long.
They often show up exhausted by cycles they can’t seem to break—whether that’s addiction, trauma patterns, people-pleasing, or constantly feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. They’ve lost pieces of themselves along the way and are finally ready to understand why they feel this way and what it would look like to choose themselves again.
They want to feel grounded, connected, and at home in their own body. They’re looking for a therapist who is compassionate but honest, someone who will hold space with them while also gently challenging the pattern
I am a Supervised Social Worker and Child and Youth Care Practitioner specialized in neurodiversity, health and mental health, with certification in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma, and I'm a ADHD Clinical Service Provider and Clinical Trauma Professional
As a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Child & Youth Care Practitioner at Cognitive Resilience Counselling Clinic, I support children, youth, young adults, and some adults, with particular experience working with neurodivergent, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and chronically ill individuals. My approach is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in understanding each person's unique experiences. Rather than focusing on fixing who you are, therapy is a space to explore challenges, understand patterns, and honour your adaptations. I strive to create a compassionate environment where you feel seen, heard, and understood.
I am a Supervised Social Worker and Child and Youth Care Practitioner specialized in neurodiversity, health and mental health, with certification in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma, and I'm a ADHD Clinical Service Provider and Clinical Trauma Professional
As a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Child & Youth Care Practitioner at Cognitive Resilience Counselling Clinic, I support children, youth, young adults, and some adults, with particular experience working with neurodivergent, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and chronically ill individuals. My approach is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in understanding each person's unique experiences. Rather than focusing on fixing who you are, therapy is a space to explore challenges, understand patterns, and honour your adaptations. I strive to create a compassionate environment where you feel seen, heard, and understood.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Tao of Trauma/5 elements Chinese Medicine, NLP Practitioner & HeartMath Certified Coach.
Are you longing to feel heard? Emotional suppression has been your lifelong pattern and you're hoping for something different now. You’re highly sensitive, intuitive and spiritual. Yet trauma and chronic stress have left you feeling alone, unheard and misunderstood. You feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad or angry. Physically, you may experience chronic illnesses, fatigue, pain, digestive issues and/or other symptoms that doctors are baffled by. You find yourself people-pleasing or lacking boundaries. If this resonates, feel free to reach out. Accepting new clients February 2026
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Tao of Trauma/5 elements Chinese Medicine, NLP Practitioner & HeartMath Certified Coach.
Are you longing to feel heard? Emotional suppression has been your lifelong pattern and you're hoping for something different now. You’re highly sensitive, intuitive and spiritual. Yet trauma and chronic stress have left you feeling alone, unheard and misunderstood. You feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad or angry. Physically, you may experience chronic illnesses, fatigue, pain, digestive issues and/or other symptoms that doctors are baffled by. You find yourself people-pleasing or lacking boundaries. If this resonates, feel free to reach out. Accepting new clients February 2026
Integrating Psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, Somatic, Mindfulness, and Trauma-informed approaches, I help you understand patterns regulate emotions, and feel more grounded, clear, connected, and emotionally steady in daily life and relations.
Have you noticed yourself getting stuck in the same patterns despite wanting something different? Perhaps you overthink, shut down, become defensive or highly self-reliant, or lose yourself in relationships. These protective strategies often develop for good reasons, yet over time, they can leave us feeling burned out, overly anxious and overwhelmed, and disconnected from ourselves and those we love. Many of my clients, individuals or couples, find themselves balancing competing values, family expectations, cultural identities, and differing ideas about relationships and belonging.
Integrating Psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, Somatic, Mindfulness, and Trauma-informed approaches, I help you understand patterns regulate emotions, and feel more grounded, clear, connected, and emotionally steady in daily life and relations.
Have you noticed yourself getting stuck in the same patterns despite wanting something different? Perhaps you overthink, shut down, become defensive or highly self-reliant, or lose yourself in relationships. These protective strategies often develop for good reasons, yet over time, they can leave us feeling burned out, overly anxious and overwhelmed, and disconnected from ourselves and those we love. Many of my clients, individuals or couples, find themselves balancing competing values, family expectations, cultural identities, and differing ideas about relationships and belonging.
With couples I lean on emotionally focused and attachment-based work to help you see the cycle you get stuck in, plus CBT and solution-focused tools to break it, and somatic, narrative, and mindfulness work to help you respond instead of react.
Maybe you're getting married and want to build something that lasts instead of repeating old patterns. Or you've been together for years and keep circling the same fight, feeling more like roommates than partners. Or you're blending two families and home feels like a daily negotiation over discipline, loyalty, and whose way is right, with the kids caught in the middle. You love each other, but the words keep coming out wrong and the distance grows. You don't have to keep guessing what your partner needs or bracing for the next blow-up. Wherever you are, couples work can help you hear each other and feel like a team again.
With couples I lean on emotionally focused and attachment-based work to help you see the cycle you get stuck in, plus CBT and solution-focused tools to break it, and somatic, narrative, and mindfulness work to help you respond instead of react.
Maybe you're getting married and want to build something that lasts instead of repeating old patterns. Or you've been together for years and keep circling the same fight, feeling more like roommates than partners. Or you're blending two families and home feels like a daily negotiation over discipline, loyalty, and whose way is right, with the kids caught in the middle. You love each other, but the words keep coming out wrong and the distance grows. You don't have to keep guessing what your partner needs or bracing for the next blow-up. Wherever you are, couples work can help you hear each other and feel like a team again.
Safiyyah Tahirah Alli
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, MACP, Intern
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I believe therapy is most meaningful when people feel safe, understood, and supported in making sense of their experiences within the context of their relationships, culture, and everyday lives. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, life transitions, and feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed.
I believe therapy is most meaningful when people feel safe, understood, and supported in making sense of their experiences within the context of their relationships, culture, and everyday lives. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, life transitions, and feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed.
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How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.