South Asian Therapists in Canada: Therapy in Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil and Gujarati

Therapy with someone who understands where you come from

Close-knit families, high expectations, stigma around therapy, life between two cultures: many South Asian Canadians spend their first few sessions explaining all of that before they can talk about how they actually feel. The therapists on this page work with South Asian clients and many offer sessions in Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil or Gujarati. Most also work in English, so you can use whichever language feels right.

Clients from Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Nepali families often come to therapy for anxiety, family and relationship pressure, burnout, identity, and the guilt that can come with putting their own needs first.

One of our therapists wrote about this from her own experience: What it's like working with a South Asian therapist.

How to find the right fit

Browse the therapists on this page and check the provinces each one serves.
Watch their intro videos to get a feel for how they work.
Book a free consultation, where offered, or your first session directly in their calendar. No waiting for a call back.

These therapists are based in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, and many offer online therapy to clients in other provinces. Looking for therapy in Punjabi specifically? See our Punjabi-speaking therapists.

Want help finding the right therapist? Call or text us at 778-486-0068

Sanofer Ansari
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Virtual sessions in BC, AB, MB, NU, SK, YT, ON, NL, NT
Sanofer Ansari
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers free consultation
$160/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Self-esteem, Anger Management, Attachment trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Cancer Support, Career guidance, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Chronic and acute illness, Climate Anxiety, Codependency, Confidence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief Processing, Personality & Mood Disorders, OCD
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Arooj Rehman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Virtual sessions in ON, AB, BC, SK, MB, NL, NT, NU, YT
Arooj Rehman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/her
Offers free consultation
$160/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Depression, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Behavioural Issues, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Coping Skills, Decision making, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Mental Decolonization, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Relationship to self and others, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Stress, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Vulnerability, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
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Julie Sadhu
Registered Psychotherapist
- Offers in-person (Mississauga, ON)
- Virtual sessions in BC, AB, NL, MB, NT, NU, SK, YT, ON
Julie Sadhu
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers free consultation
$200/session
Children/Teens, Family issues, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, ADHD, Anger Management, Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Attention and Impulsivity, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Eating disorders, Social anxiety, Relationship anxiety, PTSD, Parenting, Negative thinking and ruminating, Mindfulness, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Imposter syndrome, Grief and Loss, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation
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Dr. Karanvir Singh
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Offers in-person (Vancouver, BC)
- Virtual sessions in BC, AB, MB, NS, SK, YT, NT, NU
Dr. Karanvir Singh
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers free consultation
$150/session
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Neurodiversity, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ2IA+, Men's issues, Personality & Mood Disorders, PTSD, Relationship to self and others, Relationships, Sexual issues, Sex therapy, Somatic Therapy, Spirituality, Trauma, Workplace stress
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Nisha Thakkar
Registered Psychotherapist
- Offers in-person (Brantford, ON)
- Virtual sessions in ON
Nisha Thakkar
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers free consultation
$160/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, Anger, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Family issues, Grief Processing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness Practices, PTSD, Relationships, Self harm, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Work-Life Balance, Thought Restructuring, Parenting, Low mood, Attachment wounds, Anxiety, Anger Management
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Jason Bains
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Offers in-person (Nanaimo, BC)
- Virtual sessions in BC, ON
Jason Bains
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers free consultation
$150/session
Trauma, Men's issues, South Asian Counselling, Anxiety, Anger, Attachment trauma, Couples Therapy, Addiction, Problematic video gaming, Familial and social relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Life transitions, Relationships
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Tarni Kaur
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Virtual sessions in ON
Tarni Kaur
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers free consultation
$155/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, General Mental Health, Goal Setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Mindfulness Practices, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, OCD, Self-esteem, Social anxiety
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Ratiba Yasin
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Virtual sessions in BC, NL, MB, AB, SK, NT
Ratiba Yasin
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her
Offers free consultation
$150/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Aging, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Parenting, People pleasing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress
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Aditi Pathare
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Virtual sessions in BC
Aditi Pathare
Registered Clinical Counsellor
she/her
Offers free consultation
$150/session
BIPOC, LGBTQ2IA+, Relationships, Anxiety, Confidence, Attachment wounds, Creativity, Depression, Befriending the Nervous System, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Grief and Loss, Mental Decolonization, Self-esteem, Trauma
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Divya Gulati
Registered Psychotherapist
- Virtual sessions in ON, BC, MB, SK, NL, YT, NU
Divya Gulati
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
Offers free consultation
$195/session
Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Relationships, Childhood trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Attachment, Familial and social relationships, Trauma, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, People pleasing, Meaning and purpose, Empowerment, Self-Development, Dating challenges, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Intergenerational trauma, Self-esteem
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Rima Sehgal
Registered Psychotherapist
- Offers in-person (Toronto, ON)
- Virtual sessions in ON, YT, NU, MB, SK
Rima Sehgal
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
Offers free consultation
$190/session
Anxiety, Couples, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Parenting, Relationships, School challenges, Trauma, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss
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Nayab Tahir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Virtual sessions in SK, AB, YT, MB, NT, PE, BC, ON
Nayab Tahir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/her
Offers free consultation
$140/session
Trauma, Anxiety, BIPOC, Addiction, Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Meaningful Connections, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Career guidance, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Family Conflict, Anger Management, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Intergenerational trauma, Motivation, Family issues, Stress, Workplace stress
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Frequently asked therapy questions

How do I find a South Asian therapist in Canada?

Start with the therapists on this page. Think about what matters most to you, such as language, gender, faith or experience with family dynamics, then watch intro videos and book a free consultation with the one who feels right. For more tips, read what it's like working with a South Asian therapist.

Can I do therapy in Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil or Gujarati?

Yes. Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu are the most common languages among these therapists, and a few also offer Tamil or Gujarati. Most work in English as well, so you can switch between languages. You can also see all Punjabi-speaking therapists.

Are there South Asian therapists in Toronto, Brampton or Mississauga?

Yes. Many of the therapists on this page are based in Ontario and see clients in person or online across the province. You can also browse all therapists in Ontario.

Are there South Asian therapists in Surrey or Vancouver?

Yes. Several therapists on this page are based in British Columbia and offer online therapy across BC, and some see clients in person.

Does insurance cover therapy, and how much does it cost?

Coverage depends on the therapist's designation, not their language or background. Most workplace benefit plans cover some combination of registered psychotherapists, social workers, clinical counsellors and psychologists, up to a yearly limit. On First Session, most individual sessions cost $130–$185 before tax, with a median of $160 (paid sessions, November 2025 to November 2026). Learn more about therapy costs and coverage.

Do I need a therapist from my own culture?

Not necessarily. Many people have great therapy with someone from a different background. But a therapist who understands South Asian family and cultural context can mean less explaining and faster trust. What matters most is fit, so watch a few intro videos and trust your sense of who you'd feel comfortable with.

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South Asian Therapists in Canada: Therapy in Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil and Gujarati

Therapy with someone who understands where you come from

How to find the right fit

Therapists

Sanofer Ansari

Sanofer Ansari

Arooj Rehman

Arooj Rehman

Julie Sadhu

Julie Sadhu

Dr. Karanvir Singh

Dr. Karanvir Singh

Nisha Thakkar

Nisha Thakkar

Jason Bains

Jason Bains

Tarni Kaur

Tarni Kaur

Ratiba Yasin

Ratiba Yasin

Aditi Pathare

Aditi Pathare

Divya Gulati

Divya Gulati

Rima Sehgal

Rima Sehgal

Nayab Tahir

Nayab Tahir

Frequently asked therapy questions

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