BIPOC Therapy
Virtual therapy in Ontario
“We strive to create a space of culturally responsive therapy”
– Alia Siddiqi, MC, RP
You’re tired of explaining the nuance of your culture
You find yourself caught between two worlds the person you want to be and the person your expected to be because of culture.
You are looking for a space where you do not have to defend or justify your cultural experiences
You struggle with boundaries because saying “no” feels like betraying your culture.
You’re exhausted from having to translate your family dynamics, values, and expectations just to be understood
We want to help you reclaim your narrative
Release guilt and shame that were never yours to carry
Learn to see your resilience, not just your wounds
Rewrite the beliefs about yourself that were shaped by criticism, comparison, or cultural pressure.
Why us?
Imagine being able to speak about your different intersections with out having to over-explain.
You feel unseen and unheard, even in rooms where you’re surrounded by people who say they care.
We create a space to define who you are, shaping your own narrative.
Our therapists integrate Emotion-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered, Strength-Based and Narrative Therapy within a psychodynamic approach to help clients achieve lasting insight, change, and emotional wellbeing.
→You have guilt for setting boundaries with family
→ Those who want to process generational patterns, trauma, or unspoken family pain
→ You’re navigating identity, belonging, or feeling “in between” worlds
→ You struggle with people-pleasing, responsibility, or being “the strong one”
→ You want to uphold your roots while still building a life that feels like yours
→ You’re tired of having to explain your culture just to be understood
Who this type of therapy is for:
Our Step-By-Step Therapy Process
Step 1: Reach Out
Book online, submit a form or call (416)-710-1381. Tell us a little about what's going on, in your relationship or with family, friends, or work and whether you're coming as a couple or on your own.
Step 2: The Free 15-Minute Consult
We'll talk about what's going on. In your relationship or with family, friends, or work and answer your questions. No pressure, no commitment.
Step 3: Your First Session
We'll explore what's bringing you in, the patterns you keep running into, and what you want to change. Together, we'll set clear goals for your work.
Step 4: Ongoing Sessions
Sessions are virtual, from anywhere in Ontario. We use an integrative approach to help you reach your goals, working on what's underneath the conflict and giving you practical tools to use between sessions. Book and manage appointments through our Client Portal.
Step 5: Moving Forward
Every journey is different. Some clients feel relief within a few months; others choose longer-term therapy to keep growing. You decide the pace.
Meet the Clinicians
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Maryum Rahman-Registered Psychotherapist, MA.
Languages: Hindi and Urdu
Offers virtual therapy
Works with: Individuals and Couples
Specialties: Anxiety, family issues, marriage counselling and depression
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Rida Ahmad-Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Languages: Hindi and Urdu
Offers virtual therapy
Works with: Individuals
Specialties: anxiety, self doubt, caregiver burnout, depression and postpartum mothers
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Sukhmeet Brar Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Languages: Hindi and Punjabi
Offers virtual therapy and In person
Works with: Individuals
Specialties: anxiety, family issues, depression, low self esteem, and burnout
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Alia Siddiqi Registered Psychotherapist, MC
Languages: Hindi and Urdu
Offers virtual therapy
Works with: Individuals and Couples
Specialties: Life transitions, burnout, family issues, depression and anxiety
How to Get Started?
Start with a free consultation. Ask your questions and see if we’re the right fit. Book online with the Book a Free Consult button below, or send us a message using the form.
Other ways to connect with us:
Call us: (416)-710-1381
Email us: admin@therapycouch.ca
