Who I work with

Individuals
Children (12+)

Therapy settings

In-person

Virtual

Phone

Availability

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9-5pm, after 5pm

Rates

Sliding Scale

Individuals: $0-$0

I have some pro-bono spots.

Please inquire about availability of these reduced fee options.

Gajany Sivanesan

(She/her)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Student Therapist

Nova Phoenix
Accepting new clients
Offering services in: Ontario
Practicum ends: December 15, 2024

** Inquire with the student therapist about your options for therapy after their end date.

Get to know Gajany

Hey! I’m Gajany and I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) working at Nova Phoenix as well as a student currently working towards completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. As someone who has sat in both chairs in the therapist’s office, I understand how scary it can be to open up and be vulnerable. I recognize how our lived experiences intertwine with our identity and relationships and acknowledge that embarking on change can be intimidating as it entails embracing new experiences, being vulnerable, and can have its challenges. With empathy and respect, I hope to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel affirmed, heard, and encouraged to be who you are as you take those pivotal first steps toward personal growth. Whether you’re going through grief, trauma, relationship issues, or everyday stress, I am commited to supporting you and ensuring that you don’t go through this journey alone. A little bit about my practice: I take on an eclectic approach using an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. I firmly believe that sessions and interventions should be tailored toward the person and their goals. When it comes to therapy, finding a therapist who is the right match is one of the most important components of therapy as a strong therapeutic alliance is the foundation of our sessions. Please feel free to contact me for a consultation to see if we’re a good fit!

Who I work with

Individuals
Children (12+)

Therapy settings

In-person

Virtual

Phone

Availability

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9-5pm, after 5pm

Rates

Reduced

I have some pro-bono spots.

Please inquire about availability of these reduced fee options.

A Note on Student Therapists:

Student therapists meet entry-to-practice standards of qualification (example from Ontario). Student therapists may be focusing their learning on treating a specific population, issue or use of a specific type of therapy.

These are the areas of practice on which
I am focusing my learning while in practicum:

Modalities

Cognitive-Behavioral
Humanistic
Somatic/Bottom Up
Solution Focused
Mindful

Communities

Generalist
BIPOC
Disability
LGBTQ+
Women

Issues

Generalist
Anxiety (eg. Generalized/OCD)
Body Image
Burnout/Stress
Career & Workplace
Family Issues
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions (eg. Breakups/Empty-nest)
Friendship
Self Esteem
C-PTSD & Trauma
Co-dependence