Therapists in Pickering, ON
I am accepting NEW clients for individual therapy for youth (13+) and adults across Ontario. As a first-generation Canadian with over 12 years of clinical mental health experience, I’m familiar with the complexities of navigating the intersections of race, gender, culture, and mental health. I support clients in overcoming challenges, building emotional resilience, and embracing their authentic selves.
I am accepting NEW clients for individual therapy for youth (13+) and adults across Ontario. As a first-generation Canadian with over 12 years of clinical mental health experience, I’m familiar with the complexities of navigating the intersections of race, gender, culture, and mental health. I support clients in overcoming challenges, building emotional resilience, and embracing their authentic selves.
For 22 years. Providing psychotherapy, counselling and mindfulness training to clients suffering with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or life struggles resulting from new or complex situations that experience has not prepared them for. Many seek therapy because they want their situation or behaviour to change, but are stuck in a pattern of repeating exactly those things they hope to change. My role is to help you uncover and understand your current situation and what may be keeping you in self-limiting patterns, help you learn and apply new skills, and provide tools for managing symptoms and navigating new experiences.
For 22 years. Providing psychotherapy, counselling and mindfulness training to clients suffering with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or life struggles resulting from new or complex situations that experience has not prepared them for. Many seek therapy because they want their situation or behaviour to change, but are stuck in a pattern of repeating exactly those things they hope to change. My role is to help you uncover and understand your current situation and what may be keeping you in self-limiting patterns, help you learn and apply new skills, and provide tools for managing symptoms and navigating new experiences.
Is your child or teenager struggling socially or struggling in school? As a Counsellor with a focus on play therapy, I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where children can freely express themselves and engage in play that is meaningful to them. Play therapy can be effective in helping children with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, social skills development, and more. It allows children to develop coping skills, build resilience, and gain insight into their thoughts and feelings, empowering them to navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience.
Is your child or teenager struggling socially or struggling in school? As a Counsellor with a focus on play therapy, I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where children can freely express themselves and engage in play that is meaningful to them. Play therapy can be effective in helping children with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, social skills development, and more. It allows children to develop coping skills, build resilience, and gain insight into their thoughts and feelings, empowering them to navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience.
For your ease, I offer telephone and video counselling in the evenings and weekends. I only have two ultimate goals when serving you, which is that you firstly walk away with insight and clarity on why you are feeling the way that you are, and secondly that you gain concrete, practical skills to manage your challenges effectively. I strongly believe in empowerment through knowledge and skills, and I am here to walk beside you through your journey towards your end goal.
For your ease, I offer telephone and video counselling in the evenings and weekends. I only have two ultimate goals when serving you, which is that you firstly walk away with insight and clarity on why you are feeling the way that you are, and secondly that you gain concrete, practical skills to manage your challenges effectively. I strongly believe in empowerment through knowledge and skills, and I am here to walk beside you through your journey towards your end goal.
Life and relationships can present us with challenges that you may not have anticipated or understand, or know how to cope with. Perhaps the way you have been coping is no longer working. If you are looking for a safe place to explore making changes in your life or relationships, and gain insights, please call me when you are ready to take the next step and I would be happy to speak with you and explore the option of working together.
Life and relationships can present us with challenges that you may not have anticipated or understand, or know how to cope with. Perhaps the way you have been coping is no longer working. If you are looking for a safe place to explore making changes in your life or relationships, and gain insights, please call me when you are ready to take the next step and I would be happy to speak with you and explore the option of working together.
Navigating pain from trauma, relationships, and life in general, can often feel like an overwhelming burden, creating a heaviness that doesn't seem to go away. Sometimes, those around us struggle, or refuse, to understand our experiences or offer their support. When this happens, it is common to have feelings of self-doubt and frustration, wondering why it's so challenging to simply "move on." However, the reality is much more complicated than that, and we often unfairly take on more blame and self-criticism than we deserve. You don't want to feel like this anymore, and so reaching out for support is a brave step toward self-love.
Navigating pain from trauma, relationships, and life in general, can often feel like an overwhelming burden, creating a heaviness that doesn't seem to go away. Sometimes, those around us struggle, or refuse, to understand our experiences or offer their support. When this happens, it is common to have feelings of self-doubt and frustration, wondering why it's so challenging to simply "move on." However, the reality is much more complicated than that, and we often unfairly take on more blame and self-criticism than we deserve. You don't want to feel like this anymore, and so reaching out for support is a brave step toward self-love.
My mission is to walk with you as you take steps to address your personal and relationship concerns, challenges, and problems. I provide professional counselling and therapy to individuals, couples, and families in order to help you live healthy and fulfilled lives. George Eliot, a nineteenth century author once said: "It is never too late to be what you might have been." I will help you work towards finding solutions, strategies, and supports as you address the particular hurdles, problems, or needs that keep you from being the person, or having the relationship, that you desire.
My mission is to walk with you as you take steps to address your personal and relationship concerns, challenges, and problems. I provide professional counselling and therapy to individuals, couples, and families in order to help you live healthy and fulfilled lives. George Eliot, a nineteenth century author once said: "It is never too late to be what you might have been." I will help you work towards finding solutions, strategies, and supports as you address the particular hurdles, problems, or needs that keep you from being the person, or having the relationship, that you desire.
IN-PERSON (Ajax) and VIRTUAL therapy for children, youth, and adults! If you are looking for support, want to build skills, and enhance your overall mental health, you have come to the right place. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals and their families in navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma/PTSD, substance use and addiction, stress, and more. I offer therapy (virtual or in-person in Ajax) to clients as young as 5 years and as old as 65+
IN-PERSON (Ajax) and VIRTUAL therapy for children, youth, and adults! If you are looking for support, want to build skills, and enhance your overall mental health, you have come to the right place. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals and their families in navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma/PTSD, substance use and addiction, stress, and more. I offer therapy (virtual or in-person in Ajax) to clients as young as 5 years and as old as 65+
Beacon of Hope Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MDiv, BA Psyc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Everyone goes through difficult times and we all experience it in very different ways. Making the choice to go to counselling to improve your life is the first step on your journey towards recovery, contentment and improving your relationships. Counselling offers support to those who struggle with emotions of anger and sadness, feelings of anxiety and fear, relationship issues, PTSD and addictions. It involves an investment of your time, money and hard work, but can open up a whole new world of healing, balance, motivation and self worth. I provide discounts to first responders, their families and people with financial difficulties.
Everyone goes through difficult times and we all experience it in very different ways. Making the choice to go to counselling to improve your life is the first step on your journey towards recovery, contentment and improving your relationships. Counselling offers support to those who struggle with emotions of anger and sadness, feelings of anxiety and fear, relationship issues, PTSD and addictions. It involves an investment of your time, money and hard work, but can open up a whole new world of healing, balance, motivation and self worth. I provide discounts to first responders, their families and people with financial difficulties.
How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling in a funk, engaging in therapy can help you find clarity and get you moving. You are resilient and strong! You ARE navigating your mental state, relationships, and the systems you live in. However, the challenges of life may seem overwhelming. You may feel like you are on autopilot. You want to become the best version of yourself - but you find it difficult to begin. I believe you hold the ability to CHANGE your LIFE. And change may bring new challenges. It is okay to not do it alone.
How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling in a funk, engaging in therapy can help you find clarity and get you moving. You are resilient and strong! You ARE navigating your mental state, relationships, and the systems you live in. However, the challenges of life may seem overwhelming. You may feel like you are on autopilot. You want to become the best version of yourself - but you find it difficult to begin. I believe you hold the ability to CHANGE your LIFE. And change may bring new challenges. It is okay to not do it alone.
Jennifer Emanoilidis
Registered Social Worker, HBSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be difficult, unpredictable, and overwhelming at times. Therapy can assist with reestablishing and developing skills and resources to better manage and cope when facing life's challenges. I would like to help you to realize your personal goals through open communication and the establishment of a respectful therapeutic relationship. I strive to work with individuals to take full advantage of their own internal coping strategies towards achieving balance and improved quality of life. I provide psycho-educational support and supportive counselling to adolescents, adults and their families.
Life can be difficult, unpredictable, and overwhelming at times. Therapy can assist with reestablishing and developing skills and resources to better manage and cope when facing life's challenges. I would like to help you to realize your personal goals through open communication and the establishment of a respectful therapeutic relationship. I strive to work with individuals to take full advantage of their own internal coping strategies towards achieving balance and improved quality of life. I provide psycho-educational support and supportive counselling to adolescents, adults and their families.
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Thanara Rajakulendran
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, MPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Finding a deeper connection with yourself is the key to discovering true alignment and inner peace. I am genuinely passionate about supporting you on this journey of self-discovery and healing. Think of me as a compassionate guide and mirror, helping you explore your emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and nurture the growth that unfolds through our work together. Our sessions will be a safe and nurturing space where you can feel valued and understood. Together, we’ll explore the patterns in your life that may be holding you back and work towards creating a fulfilling and balanced life.
Finding a deeper connection with yourself is the key to discovering true alignment and inner peace. I am genuinely passionate about supporting you on this journey of self-discovery and healing. Think of me as a compassionate guide and mirror, helping you explore your emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and nurture the growth that unfolds through our work together. Our sessions will be a safe and nurturing space where you can feel valued and understood. Together, we’ll explore the patterns in your life that may be holding you back and work towards creating a fulfilling and balanced life.
**NOW TAKING NEW VIRTUAL CLIENTS** Greetings and welcome to a world where you can be the captain of your own sail boat and steer it in the direction of your dreams, despite the direction of the winds you may experience! My name is Mary Badalian, a Registered Social Worker for over 7 years, and I am pleased and honoured that you have decided to take the first step in starting your healing story and self-love journey with me. I have a particular interest in the person centred and holistic approaches to therapy, while looking within to find your own strengths and available resources.
**NOW TAKING NEW VIRTUAL CLIENTS** Greetings and welcome to a world where you can be the captain of your own sail boat and steer it in the direction of your dreams, despite the direction of the winds you may experience! My name is Mary Badalian, a Registered Social Worker for over 7 years, and I am pleased and honoured that you have decided to take the first step in starting your healing story and self-love journey with me. I have a particular interest in the person centred and holistic approaches to therapy, while looking within to find your own strengths and available resources.
You have likely encountered some challenging times recently, or else you wouldn’t be here. Feeling stuck and not knowing how to move forward? You may not know where that journey will take you, but I can help be your personal guide. I believe my main role is to help observe and facilitate your personal journey. Imagine a life of clarity, love and freedom from the negative thoughts or emotions that fill your head and binds you. Imagine waking up every day feeling in control of whatever might come your way; knowing that you have the internal strength to deal with and manage it. Imagine being the best version of YOU.
You have likely encountered some challenging times recently, or else you wouldn’t be here. Feeling stuck and not knowing how to move forward? You may not know where that journey will take you, but I can help be your personal guide. I believe my main role is to help observe and facilitate your personal journey. Imagine a life of clarity, love and freedom from the negative thoughts or emotions that fill your head and binds you. Imagine waking up every day feeling in control of whatever might come your way; knowing that you have the internal strength to deal with and manage it. Imagine being the best version of YOU.
Zeba Luxmore
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I am a registered psychotherapist with 15+ years of clinical experience. In therapy, I support my clients by providing a safe space to explore issues, better understand where they are coming from and making the changes they want to. Whether you're struggling with a life change, relationship concerns, current stressors, or issues from the past, this is a space where you can explore feelings, gain perspective, connection and support. My style as a therapist is warm, open and accepting. I practice from a strengths based, trauma informed framework and use a psychodynamic lens to better understand the root of the problem.
I am a registered psychotherapist with 15+ years of clinical experience. In therapy, I support my clients by providing a safe space to explore issues, better understand where they are coming from and making the changes they want to. Whether you're struggling with a life change, relationship concerns, current stressors, or issues from the past, this is a space where you can explore feelings, gain perspective, connection and support. My style as a therapist is warm, open and accepting. I practice from a strengths based, trauma informed framework and use a psychodynamic lens to better understand the root of the problem.
All achievements begin with the decision to try. If you are reading this, first and foremost, congratulate yourself for deciding to try. Understanding who you are and the challenges that you face is no easy feat. Deciding to tackle them with the support of another individual means that you see yourself as valuable. Those who work with me may be having a tough time managing their day-to-day responsibilities, may be grieving a loss, or may need skills to help them regulate their emotions.
All achievements begin with the decision to try. If you are reading this, first and foremost, congratulate yourself for deciding to try. Understanding who you are and the challenges that you face is no easy feat. Deciding to tackle them with the support of another individual means that you see yourself as valuable. Those who work with me may be having a tough time managing their day-to-day responsibilities, may be grieving a loss, or may need skills to help them regulate their emotions.
Sometimes all we want is to be heard, to have someone fully present for us. We experience this from family and friends but there is always an underlying judgement or opinion that direct us where we may not want to go. A lot of times talking to a stranger sounds like an intrusive or uncomfortable situation to be in, but I can assure you once you get past the first fearful step, you will learn that it's a form of self care that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Sometimes all we want is to be heard, to have someone fully present for us. We experience this from family and friends but there is always an underlying judgement or opinion that direct us where we may not want to go. A lot of times talking to a stranger sounds like an intrusive or uncomfortable situation to be in, but I can assure you once you get past the first fearful step, you will learn that it's a form of self care that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Sebastian Tirovolas
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Therapy is a revolving door that you can walk through at different times in your life and for different reasons. You may need support navigating challenges in relationships, managing feelings of anxiety, depression or processing trauma. Therapy looks different for everyone but generally entails meaningful discussion, opportunities for self-exploration, the potential for insight, and accompanying skills to support personal growth. I will work with you by building on your strengths, resources and resiliency, as these are essential for healing.
Therapy is a revolving door that you can walk through at different times in your life and for different reasons. You may need support navigating challenges in relationships, managing feelings of anxiety, depression or processing trauma. Therapy looks different for everyone but generally entails meaningful discussion, opportunities for self-exploration, the potential for insight, and accompanying skills to support personal growth. I will work with you by building on your strengths, resources and resiliency, as these are essential for healing.
Avista Amuyan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I understand how intimidating it can feel to take the first step and reach out for help, and I’m grateful to be part of my clients’ healing journeys. I work from a biopsychosocial framework, recognizing that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to therapy. My focus is on shaping the process to meet each person’s unique needs. I have a lot of passion and experience working with individuals who are struggling with both substance and process addictions through my many years of working directly with these individuals in withdrawal management centers, inpatient treatment centers and sober living homes across Ontario.
I understand how intimidating it can feel to take the first step and reach out for help, and I’m grateful to be part of my clients’ healing journeys. I work from a biopsychosocial framework, recognizing that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to therapy. My focus is on shaping the process to meet each person’s unique needs. I have a lot of passion and experience working with individuals who are struggling with both substance and process addictions through my many years of working directly with these individuals in withdrawal management centers, inpatient treatment centers and sober living homes across Ontario.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a member of the Canadian Counselling Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I am currently completing my Masters of Counselling Psychology degree. As a therapist, I practice through an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and person-centered lens. My approach integrates a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Theory and Narrative Therapy.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a member of the Canadian Counselling Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I am currently completing my Masters of Counselling Psychology degree. As a therapist, I practice through an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and person-centered lens. My approach integrates a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Theory and Narrative Therapy.
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Number of Counsellors in Pickering, ON
200+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Pickering, ON who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Depression |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 82% | Stress |
| 77% | Coping Skills |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 70% | Green Shield Canada |
| 64% | Manulife |
| 63% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in Pickering, ON see their clients
| 52% | In Person and Online | |
| 48% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |