The wisdom to navigate challenges lies within each individual. My role as a therapist is to facilitate the discovery of these insights. I am committed to meeting you where you are in your journey and working collaboratively to explore and find meaning in your experiences. In my practice, I maintain a non-judgemental stance and tailor my approach to the unique needs of each individual and couple. I seek to draw on my lived experiences and am dedicated to learning and growing alongside you, demonstrating my investment in your progress.

Sometimes life’s challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or stressed. I am here to support you in finding your path while building on your strengths as an individual. I believe it is important to embrace one’s individuality and help you discover your true ability to overcome difficult situations. I aim to provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and safe space where you feel heard. I follow person-centered and strengths-based approaches, where I draw from various modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based interventions. Furthermore, I have an interest in mental health in sport. Blending my clinical experience with my own background in high performance sports, I look forward to welcoming any current or former athletes. Additionally, I have experience working with children, youth, and teens. I provide Walk & Talk Ecotherapy in Mississauga, Brampton, Milton and Oakville area.

My goal is to support you on your journey of self-discovery and growth. Together, we will create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, find encouragement, and receive guidance. Therapy can boost your confidence and clarity by shedding light on your innermost thoughts and feelings. I believe that change is always possible, no matter how daunting the obstacles may seem. Embarking on this journey together involves respecting & appreciating your individual story. Your experiences, thoughts, and emotions are valuable, and I'm here to give you a listening ear, encouragement, and guidance throughout the process. Let's collaborate to reveal the potential and hope that lies within you.

Veerpal Bambrah is in the final stages of completing her PhD in Clinical Psychology at York University. She has completed her training in therapy, assessment, and providing case consultation and supervision at York University. Veerpal has additionally completed her clinical training at the Adult Eating Disorders Program and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Program at North York General Hospital, the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, and at the York University Psychology Clinic in North York. Across these settings, Veerpal has worked with emerging adults and adults from diverse socio-demographic backgrounds who present with a wide range of concerns and unique life experiences. Approach to Therapy Veerpal’s approach to therapy is person-centred, humanistic, and integrative. She firmly believes in the importance of cultivating and maintaining a strong alliance with each of her clients, as well as establishing a non-judgmental and compassionate space for clients to explore and process their experiences, emotions, values, and thoughts. In her therapeutic practice, Veerpal draws on Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She tailors her approach based on each client’s needs and goals. At the heart of each modality, Veerpal practices with an unwavering foundation of respect and empathy, as well as with a spirit of curiosity and collaboration. She seeks to engage in important aspects of clients’ lives, such as their cultural frame of reference and experiences, and with a deep appreciation for their values. Her broad clinical goals for clients are for them to feel heard and valued and to experience a safe space to express and explore their concerns while working toward meaningful change and development.

Lindsay Fulham is currently completing a PhD in Clinical Psychology at York University. Through her training at York University, Lindsay has gained foundational knowledge and experience in various psychotherapeutic approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Lindsay further strengthened her therapeutic skills through her practicum placements at the York University Psychology Clinic as well as the Women’s Health Concerns Clinic (WHCC) and Sleep Disorders Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Through her research and assessment experiences at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic, Lindsay has also gained a thorough understanding of emotion-related difficulties and evidence-based approaches for treating them, such as DBT and EFT. Approach to Therapy Lindsay takes a person-centered, humanistic, and integrative style to therapy where she tailors her approach to each client’s specific needs and goals. Central to her approach is the belief that all clients have the capacity to live their full potential and that mental health is a journey that is unique to each person. Lindsay believes that facilitating this journey starts with fostering a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship that enables clients to feel safe, comfortable, and heard. With her genuine, warm, and curious therapeutic style, she seeks to create a space where her clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns without judgment. She draws from evidence-based psychotherapies including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support clients in their process of healing and self-discovery. Lindsay is devoted to fostering an inclusive and respectful space for clients with diverse backgrounds and strives to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. Lindsay takes a culturally humble approach that is open, curious, and willing to learn the complex and multifaceted nature of identity and how it plays an essential role in one’s mental health and healing journey.

Dr. Evangeline Castronuevo-Ruga is an internationally-trained psychologist with over 20 years of experience in academic and non-government organization (NGO) settings and specialized knowledge in mental health, counselling/psychotherapy, assessment, learning facilitation, research, and design and delivery of services for diverse settings. Dr. Castronuevo-Ruga completed her M.A. in Psychology at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of the Philippines. She was a faculty member and chair of the Psychology Department at De La Salle University-Dasmarinas in Cavite. She was also a counsellor and later director of the university’s Student Wellness Center. Prior to working in the academe, Dr. Castronuevo-Ruga provided counselling for women experiencing domestic violence at the NGO Kababaihan Laban sa Karahasan (Women Against Violence) Foundation, Inc. She also worked at another NGO, the Women and Children Internal Refugees Assistance Center, supporting women and children who were displaced by armed conflict. Approach to Therapy Dr. Castronuevo-Ruga’s approach to therapy draws on Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), solution-focused/brief therapies, mindfulness, and 2SLGBTQIA+ affirmative approaches. She believes in the inherent goodness and uniqueness of individuals and our capacity for growth and development given appropriate help and support, within an accepting and non-judgmental environment. Knowing that clients are the experts and the best “agents of change” in their own lives, she prefers to support individuals from a non-directive, strengths-based, and anti-oppressive stance. She strives to see individuals within their specific social, historical, cultural, economic situations as well as their interpersonal and familial contexts. This allows individuals a safe space in which to fully experience themselves–to feel, make sense of, and re-weave, if needed, their own personal stories.

Dr. Bryan Choi is a GTA-based Clinical and Counselling Psychologist. For over 15 years, Dr. Choi has worked in healthcare, post-secondary and organizational settings helping individuals and organizations improve their mental and emotional health and wellness. Driven by his commitment to provide person-centered mental health care and his core value that “emotion matters,” he established EmotionMatters Psychology as a centre for supporting compassion, healing and growth for individuals. He also oversees Workplace Peer Support Programs in Ontario Public Service and teaches psychotherapy and counselling courses at York University. Approach to Therapy From an early age, Dr. Choi learned how helpful it was to open up to a safe person and feel emotions to heal them. He gravitated to Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) as a therapy approach for helping others given its strong alignment with his personal experiences and values. EFT is an evidence-based therapy approach for treating a range of issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health issues. EFT is grounded in the belief that feeling our emotions connects us to our fundamental experience and core needs to help us heal, change and grow in ways that are adaptive for us. EFT can help us improve our general emotional intelligence, compassion, empathy, self-confidence and connection to others. Dr. Choi is certified as an EFT Supervisor and Therapist by Dr. Leslie Greenberg, the creator of EFT, and the International Society for Emotion-Focused Therapy (isEFT). He completed his PhD in Clinical Psychology at York University. He has co-facilitated EFT trainings, co-authored a chapter in the Clinical Handbook for Emotion-Focused Therapy and has published research and presented at international conferences on EFT. What I Can Help With Dr. Choi supports clients experiencing relationship issues, self-criticism, perfectionism, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, trauma and emotional regulation difficulties. While he is trained in EFT, he practices and integrates other evidence-based approaches like Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Are you experiencing something difficult and seeking new ways to approach this challenge? Are you pursuing personal growth and looking for support? Maybe you'd like more insight into yourself? I believe therapy can help. Working together, we can identify effective ways to manage difficult thoughts and emotions, ways to live a life that is guided by your values, and help you understand yourself on a deeper level. I believe that you are the expert of your life and experiences - I would be honoured to support you as you explore who you are and how you want to show up in your life. You can trust me to bring my authentic self into our work together. In my work with individuals, I draw from lived experience with life transitions, complex family systems, and adoption. My work integrates a Person-Centred approach, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Compassion and genuine engagement guide my interactions. I am also committed to practicing in a way that is culturally sensitive and anti-oppressive. I would be happy to connect with you for a free consultation, to see if I'm a good fit to support you on your therapeutic journey.