Atheesan Mahendrarajah, MA

Registered Psychotherapist

verified by TherapyRoute

“I help my clients break out of patterns that are holding them back so they can move forward with more clarity and direction.”

About Me

I’m a psychotherapist based in Pickering Village and the founder of Nebula Therapy. I work with people dealing with anxiety, relationships, addiction, and that general feeling of being off track or stuck in the same patterns. My style is pretty direct. I help you connect what’s happening right now to the bigger patterns underneath it. We’ll zoom in on your day-to-day situations, then zoom out and make sense of why it keeps happening. My style is direct and collaborative. I’ll challenge you when needed, but everything we do is grounded in what actually works for you.

Approach

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here. What works for you might not work for someone else, so we figure that out together. I adjust how I work based on what you actually need. Sometimes that’s structure, sometimes it’s space to process, sometimes it’s being challenged. The goal is to find what actually helps you move forward, not force a method that doesn’t fit.

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Basic Information

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Ajax, Canada

Services

- Anxiety and overthinking - Relationships and communication - Addiction / habits - Anger and emotional control - Identity, culture, and family pressure - Burnout and high-pressure lifestyles - Feeling stuck / lack of direction

Services Offered:

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Addiction Counselling
Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
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Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Psychoanalysis
An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Adolescents
•Couples
•Families
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Professional Title:

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Registered Psychotherapist
A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory body to provide psychotherapy.

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Masters

Yorkville University

Addiction Treatment and Prevention

Georgian

Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Substance Use and Addiction Nursing Certificate

The University of British Columbia

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

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Memberships

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Full Member

Service Area

Nebula Therapy

In-person & Online

Ajax, Ontario L1T 2Z8

Canada