Shimoor Mahajan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Availability

In Person & Virtual: Saturday 12-5, Tuesday and Thursday 6-9. Open to other dates and times by request.

Languages

English

Credentials & Certifications
  • MACP
  • B.A.
  • RP (Qualifying)
  • EMDR-trained
  • Registered COSP (Circle of Security Parenting) Facilitator
Patient Focus
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Adults
  • Children (age 7 and up)
  • Adolescents
Types of Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
  • Mindfulness
Areas of Focus
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Self-esteem
  • School Issues
  • Stress
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Self-harm
  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Peer Relationships
  • Body Image

How I can help

Choosing to start therapy can be daunting. Meeting a stranger and opening up to them can be challenging and uncomfortable for anyone.

I provide a safe, caring space where individuals can feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Everyone is different, so I tailor my sessions to each person’s individual circumstances and needs, providing empathetic, respectful, and culturally sensitive support.

We can work together on understanding themselves, creating goals, and finding strategies to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Experience

Shimoor is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and earned her Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a diploma in Early Childhood Education, and additional training in various mental health-related topics. She has over a decade of experience supporting children and youth, both within the community and the public school system, with a focus on special education. She has also volunteered with Talk Suicide Canada, providing support and crisis intervention for individuals of all ages in distress.

More than just my work

  • I can recite every line from the movie “Beetlejuice” by heart.

Everyone Deserves to Be Healthy & Happy

We’re here to help you take the first step toward a healthier, happier you. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation or ask any questions you might have. Let’s start this journey together.

While we do not provide formal assessments, we are able to treat patients without a formal diagnosis or assessment. Formal assessments can be done by a family doctor, and often are conducted by a psychologist or psychiatrist.