Punjabi Therapists in Elmira, ON

Are you a person of colour struggling with stuff coming up from the past that gets in the way of your current relationships at work or at home? If you're feeling misunderstood or lost for words in your relationship, anxious to get things done, or just looking to get to know yourself, let's work together to get to know you, or come up with solutions to unstuck you and develop skills to move forward. I work with individuals to discover and explore new possibilities in their relationships, as well as, developing skills to hone their intuition.

Are you exhausted from repeating patterns of struggles? Do you feel lost and worried? Ever wonder who to turn to when feelings of anxiety or depression creep up? Are you losing sleep, appetite, and mobility or do you look for solutions midnight in the fridge? I am willing to walk beside you in your journey of turning your struggles into strengths. In our therapeutic alliance, we can rediscover your healthier self which is already within you. We will take a holistic approach in psychotherapy to cater to your cultural and spiritual sensitivities in balancing your body, mind, and soul.

We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.

The Delton Glebe Counselling Centre is a multi-faith counselling agency committed to strengthening emotional and spiritual well-being. We are rooted in the belief that faith and spirituality are important resources for healing and change. We embrace diversity and cultural inclusivity and offer counselling to all individuals. We provide trained therapists who qualify for membership in the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

When you begin to consider seeking assistance, the work begins to minimize your problem. As a certified Counselor with more than ten years of experience providing services to diverse populations on various mental health issues including family issues, I am here to assist you. I take pride in my clients' healing. I look forward to assisting many more people.

Living in survival mode is not only taxing on our mental health, but also our physical health and research over the last few decades continues to shed light on this phenomenon. In my 9 years of supporting children, youth, and adults struggling with trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression, acute and chronic emotional dysregulation, self esteem issues, parenting struggles, and more, I've seen the impacts of this first hand. As someone experienced in supporting a parent with their mental illness, and later being diagnosed with ADHD myself, my understanding of these struggles stems both from my personal and professional life.

ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਸਰੀਰਕ, ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਵਨਾਤਮਕ ਦਰਦ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਹਿ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ? ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਗੁੱਸੇ, ਤਣਾਅ, ਚਿੰਤਾ ਜਾਂ ਡਿਪਰੈਸ਼ਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋ? ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਗੁਆਚੇ ਹੋਏ ਮਹਿਸੂਸ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਵਿਚ ਆਪਣਾ ਮਕਸਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਲੱਭ ਸਕਦੇ? ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਘੱਟ ਆਤਮ-ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ ਅਤੇ ਘੱਟ ਸਵੈ-ਮਾਣ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਘਰਸ਼ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋ? ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਨਾਖੁਸ਼ ਸਬੰਧਾਂ ਅਤੇ/ਜਾਂ ਕਰੀਅਰ ਦੀਆਂ ਮੁਸ਼ਕਲਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਗੁਜਰ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ ? ਜੇਕਰ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਜਵਾਬ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਕਿਸੇ ਇੱਕ ਸਵਾਲ ਦਾ 'ਹਾਂ' ਹੈ, ਤਾਂ ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਇੱਥੇ ਹਾਂ।

Coming from a South Asian, Punjabi background, I know all too well about feeling as if my struggles are not being heard due to cultural differences. This is exactly why I aspire to work with clients in a largely empathetic manner that takes into account a deep understanding of all aspects of their life. Cultural lived-experiences are unique and that is something I lead my practice with.

ਤਣਾਅ, ਚਿੰਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਡਿਪਰੈਸ਼ਨ ਨੂੰ ਰੋਕਣ ਨਾ ਦਿਓ. ਇਕ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਦਾ ਜੀਵਨ ਜੀਓ!

The complexities of life experiences can profoundly impact our whole selves, spanning emotions, identity, performance, relationships, self-care, sexuality, and numerous other facets that collectively shape our wellbeing. May it be hopes of resolving trauma, changing habits or patterns, adjusting to life transitions, or coping better, being able to set goals and attain them, or feeling comfortable in your own skin- I will accompany you in your healing and flourishing journey with compassion and a deep awareness of trauma, culture, and psychology, and support you to feel safe, seen, and secure in your inner as well as external world.

I provide support to individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, panic. I also assist couples with marriage and couple counselling who are struggling with their relationships. Sometimes when the individuals who need to regulate their negative emotions specially anger, then also I lend support them in their process on emotional regulation. Furthermore, I do lend services to the client who need any mandated counselling by law.

Dr. Saadia Akram-Pall is a registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and has a doctorate and two master's degrees. She has more than 30 years of experience delivering psychological services to adults, couples, and families using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Guided Imagery, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Multicultural Counselling, etc. She offers clients helpful tools and resources to achieve their personal, professional, and relationship goals and to assist them in strengthening their coping skills to deal with their issues effectively.

If you are looking for help to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, phobias, anger management or behavioural issues, we provide professional assistance whether it's personal growth, low self-esteem, or relationship issues we support you through our coaching services and accompany you throughout the process. You can approach us from any part of the world through online services. We speak you're native tongue English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic and many more. It assists us to understand you and lessens the communication gap, hence being able to meet your expectations.

I enjoy my work and I am passionate to help my clients. My clients often tells me that my good listening skills and nonjudgmental approach helps them to feel safe and open up in the therapy. I am member with good standing with College of registered Psychotherapist of Ontario who has achieved Postgraduate certifications and intensive training on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), DBT, IFS, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, SBFT, EMDR, and Sand Play. I am also member with Ontario Association of Mental Health Consultants, Counselors, Psychotherapists and Psychometrician OACCPP; Canadian Association of Play Therapist CAPT.

If you are experiencing distress that has impacted your life in some capacity, I will support you in processing and working through your areas of concern.

The Family Enhancement Centre is a full service counselling centre. We work with children, youth, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, marital issues, school issues, grief / loss, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder, suicidality, self harm, relationship issues, anger management, separation / divorce, blended families, victims of crime, etc.. With multiple registered therapists we personally match your needs with our therapist's skill set, approach and style and we guarantee a good therapeutic match or we will transfer you to another one of our therapists until it is.

I have a wide range of experience supporting clients experiencing Abuse, Anxiety, Anger, Addiction, Depression, Oppression, Low self-esteem, Stress, Relationship/marital issues & Parenting issues. I have provided support to a wide variety of clients from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. I am privileged to have worked for many years in the community with clients involved with Criminal Justice, Family Court and Child Welfare Agencies in Canada and internationally. I am member of Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP), National Organization of Forensic Social Work (NOFSW).

As a Registered Social Worker and a Therapist, I'm deeply committed to assisting individuals throughout their journey of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. My passion lies in supporting women as they navigate life transitions, evolving relationships, and self-discovery. Additionally, I work with those feeling isolated and seeking to better understand themselves and their emotions. Fluency in Urdu and Punjabi equips me to provide inclusive counselling services tailored to diverse South Asian populations.

Are you having difficulty coping with anxiety, depression, addictions, sexual orientation and work like balance? Are you having marital conflicts due to complex family dynamics or cultural expectations ? Are you feeling negative about yourself and having identity issues? Have you experienced domestic abuse and now struggling emotionally? Do you struggle with anger, self esteem, social pressures, life transitions? Are you finding it challenging to deal with your past trauma? Are you going through divorce? Are you finding it difficult to have conversations with your teenager? Are you looking for Court Ordered "Anger Management"?