Emad

Emad Zahedi

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“I believe many of our challenges stem from dishonesty – either with ourselves or with others. Discovering your truth is vital to your healing journey. l am committed to building strong, judgement-free relationships with my clients to explore root causes together. I’d be honoured to work with you in person or online.”

About Me

I believe uncovering your truth is vital for healing. Many challenges stem from dishonesty, either with ourselves or others. I offer a warm, judgement-free relationship where we explore root causes together. This helps you gain clarity and find a way forward. For those feeling disconnected or stuck, I am honoured to support your journey towards self-understanding.

Approach

Honesty becomes the compass — I help you tune into small tensions and contradictions that reveal where change is needed. I use a holistic, client-centred approach that considers physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. If you are ready to take the next step towards healing, I’d be honoured to work with you. I provide in person services in Aurora and Port Perry as well as virtual and phone services.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Available in person in Aurora & Port Perry and online. My specialties include: anxiety, anger management, men's issues, couples counselling, addiction and substance abuse, infidelity, betrayal, masculinity and identity, PE/ED, porn/sex addiction, performance anxiety, gambling, trauma, PTSD, grief, OCD, phobias, career guidance, stress, depression, social isolation, emotional regulation, life/career transitions, communication, terminal illness, self-esteem and lack of motivation. I work with first responders and paramedics, police officers, firefighters, lawyers, CEOs, athletes, young professionals, military personnel, and veterans.

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Brainspotting

    A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.

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  • 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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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Hypnosis

    A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

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  • Jungian Analysis

    A depth therapy based on the work of Carl Jung that explores the unconscious through dreams, symbols, and archetypes to foster self-understanding and growth.

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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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:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • 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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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • 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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  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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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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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapisst of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist

Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)

Qualifications

Yorkville University

University of Toronto

The Gottman Institute

Brainspotting Trainings, LLC

Memberships

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Full Member

Service Areas

Zahedi Therapy Centre

In-person & Online

Aurora, Ontario

Canada

Aurora, Canada