Maheen Sayal | Shanti Psychotherapy

Meet Maheen Sayal

Registered Social Worker

RSW MSW

She / Her

Reaching out for support often comes after navigating challenges that feel overwhelming or isolating. As someone who has also moved through experiences that bring people to therapy, I hold deep respect for the courage it takes to begin this work.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in cycles of inattention or procrastination, carrying shame around school or work or questioning your identity and sense of self, you don’t have to navigate it alone. In relationships, this might show up as feeling disconnected, caught in the same arguments or overwhelmed by family dynamics. I understand how these experiences can quietly shape your confidence, connection and day-to-day life.

I work with Individuals (14+), Couples and Families navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma (including intergenerational trauma), learning disabilities, identity exploration, and relational challenges.

I also bring over 15 years of experience supporting students in higher education as a counsellor, helping individuals work toward their mental health and wellness goals during times of transition, mental and academic stress and self-discovery.

My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from EMDR, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness-Based CBT, and Somatic Psychotherapy. Together, we tailor therapy to your needs, whether you’re looking to process trauma, strengthen relationships or better understand yourself.

As an immigrant who has lived in Canada for over 30 years, I bring a deep appreciation for the complexities of identity, transition, and belonging. I also offer therapy in Urdu, English and Hindi, supporting clients who feel most at ease expressing themselves in the language that feels closest to home.

I believe that a core part of therapy is honoring your resilience. Your ways of coping and surviving and the strengths that have carried you this far. From this place, we can begin to explore new tools and strategies that fit your life and support the kind of change that feels meaningful to you either individually or as couples and families.

Outside of my work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two daughters and our cat, especially being outdoors and going on nature hikes together.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to book a complimentary 20-minute consultation to see if we might be a good fit!

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