ABOUT ME

Sushma Bahal, MSW, RSW

Offering you professional counselling for individuals, couples and families from Toronto Ontario. I also serve all of Ontario and New Brunswick offering therapy through online services.

I have a master’s degree in social work, and I am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I am also a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

My perspective on therapy is that you are the expert of your life. You have the ability to make the decisions that are both meaningful and relevant to your personal situation. I will work collaboratively with you to help you achieve your goals in therapy, by helping you find the right tools for you.

I offer counselling for Individuals, couples and families with adult children regardless of their economic status, career, race, gender, cultures, and belief systems.

I have helped clients work through many different issues such as: anxiety and depression, stress, identity issues, struggles with deployments and reintegration, self-esteem, anger issues, marital conflicts, infidelity, grief and loss, suicidal ideation, OCD, ADHD/ADD, PTSD, Trauma, suicidal ideation, parenting strategies and more.

I am trained in the following therapeutic modalities: ADHD, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Becoming US (Perinatal couples training), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Grief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy, Prepare/Enrich Program, Sex Therapy and Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR).

Working with current and former CAF members, veterans and their families. 

For the past 5 years, I have worked with members of the Canadian Armed Forces (current reg force and reservist, special operations, ill and injured and veterans) and their respective families in CFB Petawawa and CFB Trenton. Being a former military spouse myself, I understand the challenges and opportunities that this lifestyle brings with it, and the impact it can have on families, careers, personal identities and relationships.  

Because my services are virtual, I am able to work with clients all over Ontario, which is especially helpful in areas where there is limited access to social workers. As well as in areas where clients don’t want to be seen in a therapist’s office for the sake of privacy and want to work with someone who understands the military lifestyle.  Whether your reg force member or a reservist in any of the following locations Ottawa, Kingston, Trenton, Borden, Toronto, Sault St. Marie, Petawawa, London, Meaford, North Bay or elsewhere don’t hesitate to reach out. I will help you work through the issues that are impacting you.  

Virtual Counselling Services offered
in Ontario and New Brunswick.

I provide virtual counselling services to individuals, couples and families with adult children all over Ontario and New Brunswick Helping clients to overcome barriers in accessing services.

Take That First Step...

I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation to assess your needs for counselling. An appointment can be booked subsequent to this consultation.