Richa Ahuja

M. Phil., C. Psych. Assoc.

*Serving Clients in Ontario*

People often ask me how difficult it is to hear narratives of pain and suffering. I always tell them that I feel privileged that someone can trust me to share their distress. The faith they place in me to help them emerge out of their suffering is heartening. I have always believed that taking the step to reach out to a psychologist is a courageous one. To admit to a need for professional help is tough. This gives me a sense of great responsibility toward people who come to me. 

Over the years, I have worked with adults and adolescents with various anxieties, stress, OCD, depression, anger management, self esteem and coping difficulties. People often come to me experiencing overwhelming stress, the pressures of never-ending expectations, a fear that no one understands, difficult relationships and so much more.  I understand the emotional turmoil they feel when they have tried everything, but nothing has worked, or when they feel totally disconnected with others or even their own selves. 

In the accepting and non-judgemental environment of therapy, we walk together through the difficult but achievable process of letting go of certain beliefs and behaviours in order to give place for something new to be built. We work towards facilitating changes and helping you to reach your goals.  I will support you to acquire skills to face the challenges that life will continue to throw.  In my therapeutic work, I use an integrative approach drawing from psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioural and humanistic therapies. I also use mindfulness-based therapy and solution focused therapy. I understand the cultural influences in our lives and am sensitive to it in my therapeutic approach.  

I completed undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Delhi. Prior to arrival in Canada, I gained extensive clinical experience working at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) and at Max Healthcare in Delhi, India.

I am a Psychological Associate registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

I work with individual adults (age 18 to 60 years).

I am fluent in English and in Hindi. I have comprehension and partial expression abilities in Punjabi and Urdu.

I invite you to reach out (call, email, or Get Started Now button) to begin work on the issue you are facing.