
A Space to Heal, A Place to Grow
Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve emotional well-being through compassionate, competent, and culturally attuned care
Dr. Simrat Kaur Padda — Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here.
I'm Dr. Simrat Kaur Padda.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples facing depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress, and the often complex layers of cultural and religious identity or intergenerational conflict. I also support couples looking to strengthen their relationship or move through specific challenges such as infidelity, infertility, or family dynamics that feel hard to untangle.
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and culturally attuned. I strive to create a safe and supportive space that honors your story and helps you move toward healing, growth, and meaningful connection — at your own pace, in your own way.
As a second generation Sikh-Canadian, and the mother to two young children, my work with perinatal mental health and supporting the South Asian community is very close to my heart.
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Trauma
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
Our Areas Of Practice
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy provides a confidential and supportive environment to explore and address the challenges that impact your mental health and well-being. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress related to cultural identity, my approach is tailored to your unique needs.
Couples Therapy
Relationships can experience ups and downs, but with the right tools, they can thrive. Couples therapy offers a supportive and structured environment to help partners navigate conflict, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional connection. Whether you’re dealing with ongoing issues, major life transitions, or simply want to enhance your relationship, therapy can provide the guidance and support you need.
South Asian Mental Health
Navigating mental health as a South Asian can be uniquely challenging. Cultural expectations, family dynamics, and the balance between traditional values and modern realities often leave individuals feeling conflicted, isolated, or misunderstood. It’s not uncommon to experience stress from intergenerational pressures, identity struggles, or the silence around mental health in many South Asian communities.
Perinatal Mental Health
The perinatal period — encompassing pregnancy, childbirth, and the first year postpartum — is a time of immense physical, emotional, and psychological change. For many individuals, this phase can bring feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or even trauma, while navigating the physical demands of pregnancy and the emotional adjustments of parenthood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. I’ll ask questions about what’s bringing you in, your goals for therapy, about your background, as you well as your current functionality. You’re welcome to ask questions too — this time is about making sure you feel comfortable and supported.
Most clients start with weekly sessions, but frequency can be adjusted based on your needs and availability. We’ll figure out what feels right for you as we go.
Individual and couples therapy sessions are typically 55 minutes.
Yes! I offer secure online sessions for clients throughout Ontario who prefer or need the flexibility of virtual therapy. In-person sessions may also be available depending on your location and preference.
Yes — your privacy is very important to me. What you share in therapy is confidential, with a few legal exceptions related to safety (which I’ll explain in our initial consultation).
Yes, I work with both individuals and couples. I support couples navigating challenges like communication issues, life transitions, infertility, infidelity, or family conflict.
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress, cultural/religious identity stressors, and intergenerational family dynamics. I also focus on supporting couples.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking for support, therapy can be a helpful space to sort things out. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start — we can explore your needs together.
I ask for 24 hours’ notice for cancellations. Late cancellations or missed appointments may be subject to a cancellation fee.
Our clinic does not do direct billing, but you will receive a receipt which you can submit to any extended health insurance coverage you may have.
That’s completely okay — starting therapy is a brave step, especially when it may not have been openly talked about in your family or community. In our first session, I’ll ask about what’s been going on, what you'd like support with, and we’ll begin building a safe and trusting space where you can share freely — without judgment.
Yes — and it’s central to the work I do. I bring a culturally informed lens to therapy and understand how things like family roles, intergenerational expectations, religious or spiritual identity, marriage pressure, and cultural stigma can affect mental health and relationships. We’ll hold space for your full story — including all the cultural pieces that matter to you.
Absolutely. Therapy is a confidential and judgment-free space where you can talk openly about anything, including topics that may be difficult to discuss with family or community members. Your voice and experience are valid here.
Yes, this is a very common experience, especially in South Asian families. We can explore how guilt, obligation, or emotional expectations may be affecting your well-being, and work together to create healthy boundaries and a greater sense of self-trust and agency.
Yes. I work with couples from a variety of cultural and faith backgrounds, including interfaith or intercultural relationships. I support couples navigating challenges like communication, extended family involvement, cultural identity, and values-based conflict — with care and cultural sensitivity.
No. Therapy is confidential and your privacy is protected. Many South Asian clients worry about what others will think — but therapy is your personal space, and I will never share information without your permission (except in rare legal or safety-related situations, which we’ll go over at the start).
If it’s important to you, absolutely. I respect and welcome conversations around faith, spirituality, and religious identity, and how they intersect with your emotional and relational well-being.
Contact Info
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