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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Vaaraki Wijayaraj

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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Available both in-person and online
237 Romina Drive Vaughan, ON L4K
You grew up in a house where two worlds lived under one roof, and you learned early how to move between them. You translated for your parents, kept the peace at family gatherings, and figured out on your own what nobody had the words to explain. Now you are an adult, maybe still living at home, maybe in a relationship where your partner gets some of it but not all of it, and the weight of holding it all is starting to show. I offer therapy in English, Tamil, and French, so some things do not have to be translated at all.
I work with first generation adults and couples navigating family expectations, cultural identity, relationship strain, and anxiety. As a Tamil Sri Lankan immigrant and former acute care clinician, I bring lived cultural understanding and clinical groundedness. I pace things carefully, so going deeper feels safe and never rushed.
Reaching out can feel like one more thing on an already full plate. But it may be the first thing in a while that is just for you. If something here resonates, I offer a free 15 minute consultation so you can ask questions and see if we are a good fit. No pressure, no commitment. I look forward to hearing from you whenever you feel ready.
Call or Vaaraki Wijayaraj now for a free 15 minute consultation - (365) 990-1032

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

237 Romina Drive

Vaughan, ON L4K map

(365) 990-1032

Woodbridge, ON L4L

My website
Offers in-person and virtual therapy for adults, with flexible daytime and evening appointments.
I specialize in Emotional Regulation, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Therapist Vaaraki Wijayaraj helps first-gen adults & couples navigate cultural identity between two worlds. English/Tamil/French.
Vaaraki Wijayaraj
Let's Connect (365) 990-1032
Photo of Vaaraki Wijayaraj, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

237 Romina Drive

Vaughan, ON L4K map

(365) 990-1032

Woodbridge, ON L4L

My website
Offers in-person and virtual therapy for adults, with flexible daytime and evening appointments.
I specialize in Emotional Regulation, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Therapist Vaaraki Wijayaraj helps first-gen adults & couples navigate cultural identity between two worlds. English/Tamil/French.
Vaaraki Wijayaraj

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $180
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, e-Transfer, Mastercard, 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
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • 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
  • WSIB
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Many extended health benefit plans in Canada cover registered psychotherapy. While I do not direct bill, I provide receipts after each session that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. I encourage you to check your coverage with your provider ahead of your first appointment.
Photo of Vaaraki Wijayaraj, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Vaaraki Wijayaraj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 990-1032
"
Many extended health benefit plans in Canada cover registered psychotherapy. While I do not direct bill, I provide receipts after each session that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. I encourage you to check your coverage with your provider ahead of your first appointment.
Photo of Vaaraki Wijayaraj, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Vaaraki Wijayaraj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 990-1032

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 16244 Vaaraki Wijayaraj
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended Yorkville, MACP, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario 16244 / 2025
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) trained in ACT and DBT, with a background in acute and hospital-based care. Brings both clinical depth and lived cultural experience to support adults and couples in meaningful, lasting change.
Photo of Vaaraki Wijayaraj, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Vaaraki Wijayaraj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 990-1032
"
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) trained in ACT and DBT, with a background in acute and hospital-based care. Brings both clinical depth and lived cultural experience to support adults and couples in meaningful, lasting change.
Photo of Vaaraki Wijayaraj, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Vaaraki Wijayaraj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 990-1032

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Emotional Regulation
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Transitions
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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The anxiety you feel, the patterns in your relationships, the weight of trauma you may have never fully named. These things are connected. We will work together to understand them and build something more sustainable.
Photo of Vaaraki Wijayaraj, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Vaaraki Wijayaraj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 990-1032
"
The anxiety you feel, the patterns in your relationships, the weight of trauma you may have never fully named. These things are connected. We will work together to understand them and build something more sustainable.
Photo of Vaaraki Wijayaraj, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Vaaraki Wijayaraj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 990-1032

2 Endorsements

Kritika Mehta- Trauma, EMDR
Kritika Mehta- Trauma, EMDR
Registered PsychotherapistMScRP
Vaaraki brings clinical depth, cultural sensitivity, and compassion to her work. Her acute care background informs a grounded approach to trauma and anxiety. Her capacity to hold space for layered experiences is extraordinary.
Corrado Recchiuti, Sex Therapy and Couples
Corrado Recchiuti, Sex Therapy and Couples
Registered PsychotherapistMACPRP
Vaaraki is a thoughtful, grounded clinician who brings both cultural attunement and clinical depth to her work. Her background in acute care gives her a unique ability to pace the therapeutic process with real intention. She is a wonderful colleague.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

I also speak

French
Tamil

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

I also speak

French
Tamil

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach blends ACT, DBT, and attachment-based work, shaped by both my clinical background in acute care and my lived experience as a first-generation immigrant. I pay close attention to cultural context, family systems, and identity, and always prioritise safety before going anywhere difficult.
Photo of Vaaraki Wijayaraj, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Vaaraki Wijayaraj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 990-1032
"
My approach blends ACT, DBT, and attachment-based work, shaped by both my clinical background in acute care and my lived experience as a first-generation immigrant. I pay close attention to cultural context, family systems, and identity, and always prioritise safety before going anywhere difficult.
Photo of Vaaraki Wijayaraj, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Vaaraki Wijayaraj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 990-1032

Location

Primary Location

237 Romina Drive

Vaughan, ON L4K

(365) 990-1032

Additional Location

Woodbridge, ON L4L

(365) 990-1032

Group Practice

Soul Prism Therapy

Nearby Areas

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Offers in-person and virtual therapy for adults, with flexible daytime and evening appointments.
Photo of Vaaraki Wijayaraj, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Vaaraki Wijayaraj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call for a free consultation now - (365) 990-1032
"
Offers in-person and virtual therapy for adults, with flexible daytime and evening appointments.
Photo of Vaaraki Wijayaraj, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Vaaraki Wijayaraj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call for a free consultation now - (365) 990-1032