Ava

Ms Ava Pouyandeh

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

“A compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist supporting individuals with diverse concerns from various backgrounds through a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, intersectional, and collaborative approach.”

About Me

I help individuals from diverse backgrounds explore their concerns. My trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and collaborative approach creates a safe, respectful space for your unique story. We work together to understand your experiences and find ways forward. This style is ideal for anyone seeking a truly understanding and non-judgmental environment to process challenges.

Approach

In sessions, I focus on practical conversations that notice patterns in your thoughts, feelings, relationships and day-to-day behaviour so we can make sense of what’s keeping you stuck. We work at a steady pace, naming difficult feelings, practising new ways of responding in the moment, and reflecting on how those choices show up between sessions. Between appointments I often support small experiments or simple tracking of habits so change unfolds through everyday steps rather than one big leap. This way of working suits people who want grounded, collaborative counselling for mood, anxiety, trauma or relationship concerns.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • 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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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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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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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    A psychotherapist completing supervised practice toward full registration as a registered psychotherapist.

Credentials

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Registration: 17221

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University

Year: 2024

Service Areas

Alli Therapy

In-person & Online

Old Toronto

Toronto, Ontario

Canada

Old Toronto, Toronto, Canada