Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
I am a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario who provides psychotherapeutic services to individual adults 18+. I work with many adult clients that face a variety of challenges and issues that may include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, issues with self-esteem and self-worth, life stressors and transitions, and interpersonal problems. I have specific experience working with clients in college or university who struggle with learning differences and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
| Services Provided | Cost | Approx. Wait Time |
| Psychotherapy | $160 for a 50-minute session | I will be accepting new clients in Sept 2024 |
Services:
I offer 50-minute in-person therapy on Mondays and Wednesdays at Centrepointe Professional Services at 98 Centrepointe Drive and virtual appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
How to make an appointment:
To book an appointment with me, you can leave a message in my voicemail at 613-228-1174 extension 125.
You may also reach me by email at atikamirza.ottawa@gmail.com.
Educational Background and Credentials
- Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- M.A. Counselling and Psychotherapy from Yorkville University
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- Member of the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP)
Approaches to Psychotherapy:
First and foremost, I support and encourage clients to learn more about themselves, their values, and to find the impetus to take small steps to build a more meaningful life. I primarily work from an acceptance and commitment therapy and emotion focused therapy framework. EFT, or emotion-focused therapy highlights the importance of recognizing, acknowledging, and leaning into emotion as a foundation to developing and understanding ourselves, our relationships, and ourselves in relation to others. ACT, or acceptance and commitment therapy is an active form of therapy where clients explore what is important to them and learn skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively. I also draw from a variety of other therapeutic models and techniques such as internal family systems, schema therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapies. Integrating these approaches along with compassion, curiosity, and humour, I hope to provide you with a space to feel supported, safe, and capable of growth and change.
Clinical Experience:
During my master’s program in counselling psychology at Yorkville University, I completed an internship at the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities at Carleton University. I completed my qualifying hours under the clinical supervision of Dr. Deanna Drahovzal, a clinical psychologist at Gilmour Psychological Services. I recently joined Centrepointe Professional Services (fall 2023) as an independent practitioner, and I’m excited and feel very privileged to part of such a dynamic multi-disciplinarian team.