Online Therapy in Toronto with South Asian Therapists
Online therapy in Toronto for adults and couples, with South Asian therapists who understand family, culture and the pressure that comes with both. Secure video sessions from anywhere in the city, with evening and weekend times.
Therapy that fits a Toronto schedule
Serving all of Toronto, online
Living in Toronto often means long commutes, packed calendars and family expectations pulling you in different directions. Getting across the city for a 50-minute appointment can feel impossible.
Online therapy takes the travel out of it. Join from home, your parked car, or a quiet room at work, whether you're downtown, in Scarborough or in North York. Evening and weekend sessions mean you don't have to take time off to get support.
We see clients online across the city, including Downtown, Midtown, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York and York, as well as Mississauga, Markham, Oakville and the rest of Ontario.
Why Torontonians trust The Therapy Couch
Since 2023, we've supported 300+ clients, most of them South Asian women working through family pressure, marriage, boundaries and burnout. Every therapist on our team is a South Asian woman who understands the balance you're trying to find.
300+ clients supported since 2023
We have many years of experience as therapists
Registered Psychotherapists and RPs (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Evening and weekend sessions to fit around work and family
The right fit matters. If it doesn't feel right, you can switch to another therapist on our team.
Sliding-scale fees with every therapist
We serve clients across Ontario, online. Whether you're in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Markham, Burlington, Milton, Ajax, Whitby or Pickering, you can meet with us by secure video from wherever you feel comfortable.
Our therapists are South Asian women, first- and second-generation, raised here in Canada. You won't need to explain why family approval matters, why saying no feels impossible, or what it's like to live between two sets of values. We just get it, so you can spend your time on you.
Therapists who get it
What we help with
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South Asian Therapy
Living between two worlds is exhausting. Let’s untangle the cultural pressures and find your balance.
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Life Transitions
Big changes can be overwhelming, even the exciting ones. Let’s navigate your next chapter together.
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Couples Therapy
When communication breaks down, we help you navigate the relationships in your life.
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Anxiety
Anxiety doesn’t have to run your life. We’ll help you shrink that big black cloud.
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Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health
Motherhood can feel isolating. We’re here to help you work through the hard stuff.
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Depression
When everything feels heavy, you don't have to carry it alone.
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Stress & Burnout
Running on empty and don’t know when to stop? Let’s help you slow down without feeling guilty.
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Family Conflict
Stuck between your family's expectations and your own needs? Find a way to honour both.
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
Specialities: 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
Specialities: 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
Specialities: 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
Specialities: Life transitions, burnout, family issues, depression and anxiety
How virtual sessions work
Book a free 15-minute consult. A short call to talk about what's bringing you in and whether we're a good fit.
Get matched. We suggest the clinician whose focus, language and availability fit you best.
Join from a private space. Sessions run on Jane, a secure platform built for health care. You get a link by email; no download needed.
Meet on your schedule. Sessions are 50 minutes, weekly or biweekly. We will accommodate your schudales wither thats evenings or weekends.
Is virtual therapy as effective as in person?
For most concerns people bring to therapy, including anxiety and relationship issues, research finds video sessions comparable to in-person care. Many clients find it easier to open up from home. If you'd rather meet face to face, some clinicians also see clients at our Mississauga location.
FAQ
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For anxiety, stress and relationship concerns, research shows online therapy works about as well as in-person sessions for most people. Many clients find it easier to open up from home.
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No. We see clients anywhere in Ontario. You need to be in Ontario at the time of your session.
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No. Book directly.
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No. Psychotherapy in private practice isn't covered by OHIP, but many workplace benefit plans cover it.
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Individual and Couples session: $180.00, same in person and online
Sliding scale offered by every therapist; ask during your consult
Receipts for extended health plans that cover Registered Psychotherapists
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Yes. You can also switch between English and another language within a session.
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Yes. Sessions are not recorded, and the platform meets Canadian health privacy requirements. Limits to confidentiality are explained at your first session.
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Yes. Both partners can join from the same device or from separate locations.
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A phone, tablet or computer with a camera, a stable internet connection and a private space where you can talk freely.
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
Ready to talk? Book a free 15-minute consult. No pressure to commit.