Usha

Ms Usha Ramsaran, MA

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“Maybe you're living with symptoms no one can explain. Maybe getting to work feels impossible, or the house feels safer than the world outside it. Maybe a system that was supposed to care for you left you feeling alone. None of that means you're doing something wrong. It means something deeper is asking for your attention. People often come to me for: Pain and symptoms no one can explain Pregnancy, birth, and loss Burnout and the weight of caring for others as a healthcare worker A season of life that feels heavier than it should”

About me

I'm a Registered Psychotherapist, and I come to this work from many years in healthcare, including 11 years as a Registered Midwife, so that world isn't foreign to me. You can simply tell me what it's been like. I offer sessions in person in Hanover and virtually across Canada. Book a free 30-minute telephone consultation, and we'll talk about what's been happening and whether we're a good fit.

Approach

My approach is deep and paced to your nervous system. Some people are ready to dive in quickly, and others need time to build steadiness first. Both are welcome here. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (certified), Compassionate Inquiry, and polyvagal-informed approaches to help you get to the root of what's really going on, not just what's on the surface.
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Basic information

Languages:

English

Fees:

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In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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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.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • Somatic Therapy

    A body-centred approach to healing that uses physical awareness, breath, and movement to release stored tension and trauma, based on the recognition that the body holds and expresses emotional experience.

  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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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.

  • 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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  • Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.

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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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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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  • 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.

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

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

Credentials

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

Registration: 12837

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA (Couns Psych))

Yorkville University

Year: 2023

Memberships

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Professional Member

Membership: 11243490

Service Areas

Clear Stream Counselling

In-person & Online

Hanover, Ontario N4N 1R1

Canada

Also serving online:

Hanover

Hanover, Canada