SunLife Therapists in Nepean, ON
If anxiety, stress, grief, or depression are weighing you down, or your relationships feel strained and unfulfilling, know that support is available. Perhaps you're constantly caring for others while feeling burnt out and overlooked. Or you're stuck in recurring conflicts at home, struggling to communicate and connect with your partner, or feeling unmotivated and directionless at work. You may be processing the effects of past trauma or moving through life without real fulfillment or purpose. The demands of daily life can feel overwhelming, especially in our fast-paced world and making mental health a priority is essential.
If anxiety, stress, grief, or depression are weighing you down, or your relationships feel strained and unfulfilling, know that support is available. Perhaps you're constantly caring for others while feeling burnt out and overlooked. Or you're stuck in recurring conflicts at home, struggling to communicate and connect with your partner, or feeling unmotivated and directionless at work. You may be processing the effects of past trauma or moving through life without real fulfillment or purpose. The demands of daily life can feel overwhelming, especially in our fast-paced world and making mental health a priority is essential.
EVE/WEEKEND availability (and regular office hrs) at our new office! — Stuck? Avoiding? Self-sabotaging your relationships & goals? I'd love to help you tap into the strongest, most authentic version of yourself so that you can live life the way you want to... however that is. Change is absolutely possible. I want to help you to be confident and unshaken by distress. For 14 years I've been helping clients with issues incl. depression, anxiety, relationship & interpersonal issues, stress, anger, body image, self-esteem, procrastination... I love this work and I'd be honoured to witness and support you in transforming your life.
EVE/WEEKEND availability (and regular office hrs) at our new office! — Stuck? Avoiding? Self-sabotaging your relationships & goals? I'd love to help you tap into the strongest, most authentic version of yourself so that you can live life the way you want to... however that is. Change is absolutely possible. I want to help you to be confident and unshaken by distress. For 14 years I've been helping clients with issues incl. depression, anxiety, relationship & interpersonal issues, stress, anger, body image, self-esteem, procrastination... I love this work and I'd be honoured to witness and support you in transforming your life.
Accepting new clients and couples. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and I commend you for taking this step. I strive to create a supportive, compassionate space where clients feel understood and met where they are. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, life transitions, chronic illness, perinatal mental health concerns, and relationship challenges. Together, we focus on the concerns that feel most important to you while building insight, coping strategies, and meaningful change.
Accepting new clients and couples. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and I commend you for taking this step. I strive to create a supportive, compassionate space where clients feel understood and met where they are. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, life transitions, chronic illness, perinatal mental health concerns, and relationship challenges. Together, we focus on the concerns that feel most important to you while building insight, coping strategies, and meaningful change.
Life can be overwhelming at times... You may be suffering from trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, or struggling with relationship difficulties...Why not use professional help and see how science and therapy benefit you? We could together analyze what your current difficulties are and determine contributed factors for these issues. The primary goals for therapy are positive changes, new options, eliminating or reducing symptoms and/or using better coping strategies. The sessions are structured, yet relaxed.
Life can be overwhelming at times... You may be suffering from trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, or struggling with relationship difficulties...Why not use professional help and see how science and therapy benefit you? We could together analyze what your current difficulties are and determine contributed factors for these issues. The primary goals for therapy are positive changes, new options, eliminating or reducing symptoms and/or using better coping strategies. The sessions are structured, yet relaxed.
Private practice 23 yrs. Instructed at Counsellor Training Institute (CTI) for two years. Postgraduate Diploma in Couples Therapy in addition to Master's Degree. Your story will emerge . . . your goals and passions. Depression, anxiety, conflict, anger, addictions, self-esteem, spiritual searching, communication, relationship and intimacy issues. Familiar with complementary healing; mindfulness, inner-child, ego-states, positive psychology, visualization & meditation. Certified by: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario ( 002563) & CCPA ( 8192). Fully Insured.
Private practice 23 yrs. Instructed at Counsellor Training Institute (CTI) for two years. Postgraduate Diploma in Couples Therapy in addition to Master's Degree. Your story will emerge . . . your goals and passions. Depression, anxiety, conflict, anger, addictions, self-esteem, spiritual searching, communication, relationship and intimacy issues. Familiar with complementary healing; mindfulness, inner-child, ego-states, positive psychology, visualization & meditation. Certified by: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario ( 002563) & CCPA ( 8192). Fully Insured.
Accepting new clients at clinic! Being in a culture that asks you to shrink yourself, your needs, and your beliefs can be tiresome. This may be impacting how you experience your mood, body, food, relationships or the spaces you occupy. There may be ways that you protect the more tender parts of you that get in the way of being more in line with your values, and finally having the relationship with yourself and others that you have always wanted. You might be feeling overwhelmed by changes you need to make and simply don't know where to begin. You deserve to live a rich, expansive life, and to have deep, meaningful connections.
Accepting new clients at clinic! Being in a culture that asks you to shrink yourself, your needs, and your beliefs can be tiresome. This may be impacting how you experience your mood, body, food, relationships or the spaces you occupy. There may be ways that you protect the more tender parts of you that get in the way of being more in line with your values, and finally having the relationship with yourself and others that you have always wanted. You might be feeling overwhelmed by changes you need to make and simply don't know where to begin. You deserve to live a rich, expansive life, and to have deep, meaningful connections.
"I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING new CLIENTS" My direct number is 613-294-6592. My vocation and passion is to assist couples, individuals and families to use the challenges they experience as an opportunity for growth. The goal in therapy is to explore the root causes of adversity and success so there is mindfulness regarding clear goal setting; this will contribute to balance and harmony in your life. Over the past 29 years my personal life and work with clients have taught me that we are all challenged by trust and emotional intimacy issues. I am passionate about empowering others to design vibrant relationships and lives.
"I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING new CLIENTS" My direct number is 613-294-6592. My vocation and passion is to assist couples, individuals and families to use the challenges they experience as an opportunity for growth. The goal in therapy is to explore the root causes of adversity and success so there is mindfulness regarding clear goal setting; this will contribute to balance and harmony in your life. Over the past 29 years my personal life and work with clients have taught me that we are all challenged by trust and emotional intimacy issues. I am passionate about empowering others to design vibrant relationships and lives.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
I offer couples and individual therapy to youth (12+) and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns related to substance use, concurrent disorders, emotional regulation, stress, interpersonal challenges, anxiety, depression, and trauma related symptoms. I will support you by working with you to tailor treatment that is reflective of your individual goals and needs. I am motivated to help clients reach their goals, increase personal insight, recognize their strengths and resilience to overcome their challenges, and to develop coping skills that will help facilitate positive change in their wellness journey,
I offer couples and individual therapy to youth (12+) and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns related to substance use, concurrent disorders, emotional regulation, stress, interpersonal challenges, anxiety, depression, and trauma related symptoms. I will support you by working with you to tailor treatment that is reflective of your individual goals and needs. I am motivated to help clients reach their goals, increase personal insight, recognize their strengths and resilience to overcome their challenges, and to develop coping skills that will help facilitate positive change in their wellness journey,
Accepting New Clients - Dealing with loss, anxiety, trauma, ADHD or relationship problems can feel lonely, isolating, and hopeless. You may experience excessive worry, irritability, difficulty concentrating, a sense of disconnection leaving you feeling lost or stuck, unsure how to handle unwanted stress or emotions. This often takes a toll on your health, mood, relationships, and overall functioning. I want you to know that you are not alone - I can help. As a dedicated, caring professional, I strive to understand and support you in addressing your unique issues, history and experience, focusing on the goals most important to you.
Accepting New Clients - Dealing with loss, anxiety, trauma, ADHD or relationship problems can feel lonely, isolating, and hopeless. You may experience excessive worry, irritability, difficulty concentrating, a sense of disconnection leaving you feeling lost or stuck, unsure how to handle unwanted stress or emotions. This often takes a toll on your health, mood, relationships, and overall functioning. I want you to know that you are not alone - I can help. As a dedicated, caring professional, I strive to understand and support you in addressing your unique issues, history and experience, focusing on the goals most important to you.
So grateful to see you here. You must be tired of life feeling harder for you than it seems to feel for other people. If feeling overwhelmed, overthinking, burnout, shutdowns, or feeling “too sensitive” have challenged you for years, you deserve real support. I provide warm, thorough, neurodivergence-affirming treatments for all humans with ADHD, autism, trauma, and many other concerns so you can finally understand your essence, name your needs, and get support that actually resonates with you. I am also committed to Indigenous care and advocacy; NIHB provider. I'd like to think that I can do my absolute best to help.
So grateful to see you here. You must be tired of life feeling harder for you than it seems to feel for other people. If feeling overwhelmed, overthinking, burnout, shutdowns, or feeling “too sensitive” have challenged you for years, you deserve real support. I provide warm, thorough, neurodivergence-affirming treatments for all humans with ADHD, autism, trauma, and many other concerns so you can finally understand your essence, name your needs, and get support that actually resonates with you. I am also committed to Indigenous care and advocacy; NIHB provider. I'd like to think that I can do my absolute best to help.
You’re always the responsible one. The capable one. The one others rely on. But lately, you feel emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, or relationships that leave you feeling unseen, “too much,” or never truly “enough.” On the outside, you seem fine, but inside, there’s a quiet heaviness that is hard to ignore. Maybe you learned early on that you had to be strong, self-sufficient, or keep your emotions held deep inside. Now those strategies aren’t working the way they once did. You’re starting to wonder if there might be another way to live, but aren’t sure how or where to begin.
You’re always the responsible one. The capable one. The one others rely on. But lately, you feel emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, or relationships that leave you feeling unseen, “too much,” or never truly “enough.” On the outside, you seem fine, but inside, there’s a quiet heaviness that is hard to ignore. Maybe you learned early on that you had to be strong, self-sufficient, or keep your emotions held deep inside. Now those strategies aren’t working the way they once did. You’re starting to wonder if there might be another way to live, but aren’t sure how or where to begin.
You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.
Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or isolated. You don't have to navigate life's stressors alone.
I offer a collaborative space where we work as a team to help you regain control and find inner peace. I support adults, women, youth, and couples navigating:
Anxiety, Depression & Stress
Trauma: Childhood, Religious & Domestic Violence
Relationships Issues
Youth: Adolescent Behaviour & Self-Harm
Life Transitions & Refugee Integration
Services available : خدمات العلاج النفسي متوفرة باللغتين الإنجليزية والعربية
You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.
Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or isolated. You don't have to navigate life's stressors alone.
I offer a collaborative space where we work as a team to help you regain control and find inner peace. I support adults, women, youth, and couples navigating:
Anxiety, Depression & Stress
Trauma: Childhood, Religious & Domestic Violence
Relationships Issues
Youth: Adolescent Behaviour & Self-Harm
Life Transitions & Refugee Integration
Services available : خدمات العلاج النفسي متوفرة باللغتين الإنجليزية والعربية
I have worked in the area of psychotherapy for several years and have a variety of experience including research, teaching, supervision and psychotherapy. As a registered psychotherapist, I enjoy providing authentic, compassionate, challenging and insightful support as I journey alongside my clients through the many challenges they face. I consider it an honour to be invited to walk with people as they courageously face life's past, present and future difficulties. I have both personal and professional experience working with CAF, Veterans and their family members.
I have worked in the area of psychotherapy for several years and have a variety of experience including research, teaching, supervision and psychotherapy. As a registered psychotherapist, I enjoy providing authentic, compassionate, challenging and insightful support as I journey alongside my clients through the many challenges they face. I consider it an honour to be invited to walk with people as they courageously face life's past, present and future difficulties. I have both personal and professional experience working with CAF, Veterans and their family members.
You may have come here because: You feel anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed by life, work, or study pressures. You've experienced emotional setbacks or a breakup, feeling lost and trying to regain confidence. You’re struggling to adjust to a new phase of life, such as studying abroad, immigrating, or dealing with work, relationships, or family stress. Past trauma or family issues are holding you back, and you want to break free to live confidently. You want to better manage emotions, improve mental health, and build resilience. Or perhaps you feel insecure in relationships, often anxious, or struggle to communicate effectively.
You may have come here because: You feel anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed by life, work, or study pressures. You've experienced emotional setbacks or a breakup, feeling lost and trying to regain confidence. You’re struggling to adjust to a new phase of life, such as studying abroad, immigrating, or dealing with work, relationships, or family stress. Past trauma or family issues are holding you back, and you want to break free to live confidently. You want to better manage emotions, improve mental health, and build resilience. Or perhaps you feel insecure in relationships, often anxious, or struggle to communicate effectively.
Do you struggle with managing difficult feelings, lost your sense of self, or are having interpersonal problems? Is it affecting your ability to function in day-to-day life? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated just getting through the day? Do you hope that life could be better?
Are you feeling uncertain about how to move forward and heal from childhood trauma or sexual abuse? Looking for support navigating BPD, PTSD, emotional regulation or relationship challenges? I am passionate about providing trauma-focused psychotherapy services to folks of all identities on their unique healing journey.
Do you struggle with managing difficult feelings, lost your sense of self, or are having interpersonal problems? Is it affecting your ability to function in day-to-day life? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated just getting through the day? Do you hope that life could be better?
Are you feeling uncertain about how to move forward and heal from childhood trauma or sexual abuse? Looking for support navigating BPD, PTSD, emotional regulation or relationship challenges? I am passionate about providing trauma-focused psychotherapy services to folks of all identities on their unique healing journey.
Do you find it hard to express yourself or manage conflict in your relationships? Perhaps you're healing from a breach of trust, or longing for deeper intimacy and connection. Maybe anxiety and stress are shaping how you see yourself, or grief and life transitions have left you uncertain of the way forward. You might be at a crossroads facing change you didn't expect, or simply ready to feel more like yourself again. Whatever lead you here, taking the first step toward support can make all the difference. Our team of therapists can help you find clarity, build resilience, and meet life's challenges with renewed confidence and calm.
Do you find it hard to express yourself or manage conflict in your relationships? Perhaps you're healing from a breach of trust, or longing for deeper intimacy and connection. Maybe anxiety and stress are shaping how you see yourself, or grief and life transitions have left you uncertain of the way forward. You might be at a crossroads facing change you didn't expect, or simply ready to feel more like yourself again. Whatever lead you here, taking the first step toward support can make all the difference. Our team of therapists can help you find clarity, build resilience, and meet life's challenges with renewed confidence and calm.
You hold it together at work, show up for everyone else — but anxiety, grief, or a major life change has quietly taken over. You know something needs to change, even if you can't quite name what yet.
My clients are Ottawa-area professionals, caregivers, and young adults navigating big transitions. High achievers who feel stuck despite doing everything right. Helping professionals and public servants running on empty. Parents adjusting to an empty nest, or adult children supporting aging parents through change. People who are emotionally intelligent, deeply self-aware, and ready for real, lasting growth — not just symptom relief.
You hold it together at work, show up for everyone else — but anxiety, grief, or a major life change has quietly taken over. You know something needs to change, even if you can't quite name what yet.
My clients are Ottawa-area professionals, caregivers, and young adults navigating big transitions. High achievers who feel stuck despite doing everything right. Helping professionals and public servants running on empty. Parents adjusting to an empty nest, or adult children supporting aging parents through change. People who are emotionally intelligent, deeply self-aware, and ready for real, lasting growth — not just symptom relief.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, trauma, PTSD, relationship conflict, cultural identity challenges, or major life transitions. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. My goal is to help you explore your experiences at your own pace while fostering healing, self-awareness, and empowerment.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, trauma, PTSD, relationship conflict, cultural identity challenges, or major life transitions. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. My goal is to help you explore your experiences at your own pace while fostering healing, self-awareness, and empowerment.
Nelda Saadat | CPTSD | Depression | Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
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.
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