Zain Hussain
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Founder and Clinic Director
Founder and Clinic Director
Works with South Asian men on identity and pressure.
Ask for Zain بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم · In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Call or text 437-292-4738
Talk to a therapist who gets it.
Therapy for South Asians across Ontario.
- Every clinician here is South Asian
- Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi spoken
- Free 22 minute consult
No waiting room. Nobody sees you walk in.
CRPO registered◆ Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying)◆ Private and confidential sessions◆ Virtual across Ontario
Sound familiar?
log kya kahenge decides everything.
I am the eldest. I have been the third parent since I was twelve.
My parents gave up everything. What right do I have to struggle?
izzat comes first. I come later.
I am doing fine on paper.
I have never said any of this out loud.
None of that means something is wrong with you. You can honour your family and still put something down.
Who you would be talking to
Four Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying) from your community.
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Works with South Asian women on family and boundaries.
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Roohi Shory
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Works with couples, parents and individuals on stress and burnout.
Ask for Roohi
Maha Jawed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Works with desi students and young adults.
Ask for MahaWhat happens next
Never done this before? Here is every step.
Leave your details
Your name and number. Takes 30 seconds.
We get back to you
Within 10 minutes, 9am to 8pm.
A free 22 minute consult
A real call with a clinician. Ask us anything.
We match you
With the right clinician for you.
Your first session
Usually within a week. Evenings available.
Nervous about the first session? Here is exactly what happens in it. Nobody in your family finds out. What you share stays between you and your clinician, within the limits set by Ontario law and our regulatory college, the CRPO.
What we work through
You do not have to name it perfectly. If something here sounds familiar, that is enough.
Anxiety and worry Low mood Family pressure Marriage and relationships Identity and belonging Burnout Grief and loss Trauma Boundaries Parenting Life transitions Academic pressure Self worth Anger Sleep and stress
Not sure where yours fits? Ask us on the free consult.
What we offer
All virtual, across Ontario.
Individual therapy
One to one sessions on anxiety, stress, identity, grief and life transitions.
Start hereCouples and family
Communication, conflict, in laws, parenting and the pressure between generations.
Couples and family therapyTherapy for men
For South Asian men carrying pressure, identity and the weight of providing.
Why men do not reach outYou do not have to have it figured out first.
Leave your details and we will take it from there.
Start hereWhy people choose us
Built for this community by someone in it.
You will not explain your culture
No background on joint families or what your mother expects.
Your faith belongs here
Bring it into the room or leave it out. Both are fine.
Private
Sessions are private and held in confidence, within the limits set by Ontario law and our regulatory college, the CRPO.
It fits your life
Virtual across Ontario. Evenings available.
Who this is for
You do not need a crisis to deserve support. More on South Asian family pressure.
The son
You provide for everyone. Nobody asks about you.
The eldest daughter
A third parent before you were an adult.
Between two worlds
Too desi for one room. Not desi enough for the other.
The high achiever
Successful on paper. Exhausted underneath.
How therapy actually works
Not just talking. Your clinician picks an approach for what you are going through.
CBTCognitive Behavioural Therapy
The way you think affects the way you feel. You look at the thinking patterns keeping you stuck and work on shifting them. Practical and structured, with tools you use between sessions.
ACTAcceptance and Commitment Therapy
Instead of fighting difficult thoughts, you change your relationship to them, so you can move toward what actually matters to you.
EFTEmotionally Focused Therapy
Used most with couples. It works on the pattern underneath the arguments and rebuilds the connection between you.
IFSInternal Family Systems
Different parts of you want different things. This approach helps those parts stop pulling against each other.
EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
An evidence based approach for working through distressing experiences that still affect how you think and feel today. Offered by Roohi.
Fees
No hidden pricing.
First consult, 22 minutesFree
Individual session$180
Couples or family session$200
You pay directly. We send a receipt after every session.
Many Ontario health plans cover psychotherapy. Check yours before you book.
If cost is the problem, tell us on the consult.
Questions
Will my family find out?
Not from us. Sessions are virtual so there is no clinic to be seen walking into. What you share is private and held in confidence, within the limits set by Ontario law and our regulatory college, the CRPO.
What happens after I leave my details?
We get back to you within 10 minutes, 9am to 8pm. We answer your questions and book your free consult. Nothing is committed to.
How much does it cost?
The first consult is free. Sessions are $180, or $200 for couples and family. You get a receipt after each one.
Do I need to be in crisis to come?
No. Most people who reach out are not. Wanting to understand yourself better is reason enough. Here is an honest way to tell.
Do I have to explain my culture first?
No. Every clinician here is South Asian. You can start in the middle. More on that here.
Is therapy only for people who are really struggling?
No. Most people who come are not in crisis. They are tired of carrying something alone. You do not have to hit rock bottom to deserve support.
Does talking to a stranger actually help?
Something shifts when you say it out loud to someone outside your situation. It is a different kind of thinking than you can do on your own.
Does needing therapy mean I am weak?
It takes more to notice you need support than to keep pushing through. Reaching out is not a sign something is wrong with you.
What if the clinician is not the right fit?
Say so. You are never locked in. We will match you with someone else, or point you somewhere better.
Is therapy just talking about my problems?
No. It is structured work, and your clinician picks an approach for what you are going through. We wrote about the difference.
You have carried it long enough on your own.
Leave your details. We will take it from there.
Start hereReady to book? Use our calendar.