Isha Gada, MEng, MA, RCC, CCC

Do you want to transform your life by creating meaningful change and living in a way you feel proud of? Are you feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, depressed, recovering from childhood trauma, relationship issues, wanting to make a career change, transition or set new goals? You’ve come to the right place.

I use an outcome-focussed, goal-oriented and intentional approach tailored to each individual I work with. The work often integrates EMDR therapy, IFS therapy, CBT, DBT, narrative, mindfulness, strengths-based therapy, ACT, and Gestalt techniques.

My goal is to create a safe, warm, non-judgmental and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. You will feel encouraged in a client-centered approach, and provided with breakthrough insights along the way. You are an expert on your life and as a person are creative, resourceful, and whole. My role is simply to undertake this journey besides you and facilitate you to unlock your best in whatever situation you are in.

What I Can Help You With (Areas of Specialization)

• Trauma and complex trauma (PTSD and C-PTSD)
• Childhood, complex and relational trauma
• Sexual abuse and sexualized violence
• Life transitions and adjustment challenges
• Career related challenges
• Shame, guilt and low self-worth
• Anxiety, stress and Depression
• Emotional regulation and self-esteem
• People-pleasing and perfectionism
• Boundaries, self-worth and identities
• Identity and cultural navigation (including BIPOC)
• Burnout and big life transitions
• Parenting and family challenges
• Addiction and compulsive behaviours
• Attachment and relational difficulties
• Existential issues (e.g., meaning, life purpose, death, life questions)
• Eating disorders
• Grief and loss
• Substance Use
• Mood disorders
• Personality disorders (including Borderline Personality Disorders)
• Chronic pain

How I Can Help You (Therapeutic Modalities)

• EMDR Therapy
• Internal Family System / parts work
• Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Attachment-based Therapy
• Polyvagal-informed Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/ schema work
• Dialetical Behaviour Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Interpersonal Therapy
• Gestalt

Who I Can Help (Client Focus)

• Individuals
• Couples
• Families
• Teens
• Children

Experience & Training

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Canadian Certified Counsellor holding a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and committed to ongoing learning. I have 1000+ hours of clinical experience with clients with a variety of mental health concerns. If you need a space that is trauma-informed, neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQ+ affirming, client-centered, with cultural sensitivity, unconditional positive regard, and respect, this is your space. Feel free to book a FREE initial call. Can’t wait to connect with you!

More Than Just My Work

Outside of the therapy room, I love spending time reading about philosophy and psychology, singing, going on long drives and visiting cafes. I bring my full, human self to this work and am genuinely invested in helping you live a life you are proud of.