Online therapy · Pickering + Ajax

Online therapy for Pickering and Ajax, without the cross-GTA drive.

Meet with a named, CRPO-registered clinician over secure video while you are located in Pickering, Ajax, or elsewhere in Ontario. A free 15-minute consultation is a practical first step for discussing fit, availability, and whether online therapy suits what you need.

Anchor & Bloom does not currently claim a Durham Region office. In-person appointments are available at the verified Mississauga office, by appointment.

Individual therapy

Teens and adults online.

Compare clinician profiles for ages served, approach, and languages before booking.

Couples therapy

Choose a couples clinician.

Meet the available couples clinicians and choose a free consultation. Online sessions are available in 50-minute or 80-minute formats.

Clinicians
Nine CRPO registrants: one Registered Psychotherapist and eight Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying)
Location
Online in Pickering and Ajax; no Durham office is currently claimed
Free consultation
15 minutes, no charge
Individual sessions
$160 to $180 · 50 minutes
Couples sessions
$200 · 50 minutes or $290 · 80 minutes
Insurance
Receipts provided; direct billing when the clinician, insurer, and Jane support it

A clearer match

Choose the clinician whose work fits the question.

Shima Tavasoli

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) · CRPO #20331

Languages: English, Farsi/Persian, Hindi and Urdu.

Meet Shima

Consult with Shima

How it works

A consultation first, then a deliberate next step.

01

Choose a starting point.

Review clinician profiles or use the team booking list when you are not sure who fits.

02

Meet for 15 minutes.

Ask about approach, practical details, fees, availability, and online suitability.

03

Book only if it fits.

Continue with the same clinician over secure video from a private space in Ontario.

Why online

Protect the appointment from the corridor around it.

An online appointment removes the drive west and can make a recurring session easier to protect around work, school, or caregiving. Join from a private, stationary space with a reliable connection and a device with a camera. Headphones may help with privacy.

Online therapy is not the right format for everyone. Suitability depends on your needs, privacy, safety, internet access, and comfort with video. Use the consultation to discuss whether online care fits or whether another form of support would be more appropriate.

Crisis support

If you need immediate help.

Anchor & Bloom is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis:

  • 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 988, 24/7
  • Go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
  • If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Common questions about online therapy in Pickering and Ajax.

Does Anchor & Bloom have an office in Pickering or Ajax?

Not currently. Anchor & Bloom offers secure online psychotherapy while you are located in Pickering, Ajax, or elsewhere in Ontario. The verified in-person office is in Mississauga, by appointment.

Can a therapist outside Durham Region work with me online?

Yes. A CRPO registrant authorized to practise in Ontario can provide online psychotherapy while you are located in Pickering or Ajax. You can choose based on registration, competence, approach, fees, availability, and fit rather than commuting distance alone.

Who offers individual online therapy?

Compare the available clinicians on this page by approach, languages, and fit. Review each profile for the ages and concerns they work with before choosing a consultation.

Do you offer couples therapy online?

Yes. Katelyn Matias, Daniella Simas Medeiros, Mahima Chauhan, Rashin Heydari-Alamdari and Kristen Lawrynowycz offer couples consultations online across Ontario. Sessions are available in 50-minute and 80-minute formats.

What languages are available?

New consultations are available in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Farsi/Persian and Urdu. Check each clinician's profile and consultation schedule for fit and availability. Russian and Ukrainian consultations with Julia Malynka are currently paused.

How much do sessions cost?

Individual sessions are $160 to $180 for 50 minutes. Couples sessions are $200 for 50 minutes or $290 for 80 minutes. Coverage varies by plan and clinician. Receipts are provided, and psychotherapy is exempt from GST/HST in Canada.

What happens during the free consultation?

The 15-minute consultation is a chance to discuss what you are looking for at a high level, ask about the clinician's approach and availability, and decide whether you want to book a first session. It is not a therapy appointment.

Start with the clinician who fits the work.

Review the team or book a free consultation to ask questions before deciding.

Book a free 15-minute consult