Vino Thayalan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q) (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (289) 778-4553

I'm glad you're here. Knowing firsthand how hard it can be to reach out, I commend you for taking this first step, for leading with courage and breaking the stigma around mental health. As a second-generation Sri Lankan Tamil woman in Toronto, I work from an understanding of acculturation stress, intergenerational dynamics, identity, and family relationships. I deeply respect the resilience people possess and consider it a privilege to support each of my clients as they reconnect with their strengths and move toward lives that feel more grounded, authentic, and aligned with who they are.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore thoughts and emotions at your own pace. Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients gain new perspectives, build self-compassion, and move toward healing. When helpful, I integrate mindfulness and somatic tools, to support mind-body awareness, strengthen coping skills, and foster meaningful, lasting change.
If any of this resonates with you, I invite you to email, call, or book a session or free consultation on my webpage. I know taking the first step can feel vulnerable, but you don’t need to have it all figured out before connecting; I’m happy to answer your questions, explore whether we'd be a good fit, or help guide you to the right support for your needs.
Call or Email Vino Thayalan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 778-4553
Let's Connect (289) 778-4553

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Couple Sessions $190
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa, WireInsurance
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Alliance
- Any/Out-of-network Insurance
- Arcora
- Beneva | SSQ
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- CINUP
- Desjardins
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- iA Financial Group
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Meridian
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
- The Co-operators
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Vino Thayalan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 778-4553
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 18440 Vino Thayalan
- Attended Yorkville University, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
- Certificate from Trauma Counselling For Mental Health Professionals Level: 1, SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
- Degree/Diploma from University of Guelph Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Vino Thayalan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 778-4553
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Body Image
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Identity
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Marital and Premarital
- Obesity
- Polyamory & ENM
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- View my website for the full list!
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Vino Thayalan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 778-4553
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Queer Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Tamil
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Queer Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Tamil
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
- View my website for the full list!
Vino Thayalan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 778-4553
Location
Primary Location
Building Bridges Psychotherapy
52 Village Centre Place
Mississauga, ON L4Z
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Additional Location
Building Bridges Psychotherapy
115 Apple Creek Boulevard
Unit 206
Markham, ON L3R
(289) 778-4553
Vino Thayalan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 778-4553