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
Approach
Services
Services Offered:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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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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.
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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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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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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:
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Psychotherapist (Registered)
A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.
Qualifications
Yorkville University
University of Toronto
The Gottman Institute
Brainspotting Trainings, LLC
Registrations
College of Registered Psychotherapisst of Ontario (CRPO)
Registered Psychotherapist
Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Memberships
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Full Member