About Masood Suliman – Registered Psychotherapist in Ottawa

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Ripple Effect Counselling & Psychotherapy

A Space to Explore at Your Own Pace


Life can feel heavy at times, especially when you’re carrying anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or relationship stress. Therapy offers a space to slow down, explore what’s been difficult, and reflect on what’s shaping your experience—without judgment or pressure. It’s a place to be met with care, wherever you’re starting from.

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Masood Suliman, Registered Psychotherapist in Ottawa

I offer trauma counselling, anxiety therapy, and relationship counselling for adults in Ottawa—both in-person and online. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the past, or disconnected in your relationships, therapy can be a space to slow down, reflect, and feel supported.


My approach to psychotherapy is evidence-informed, client-centred, and trauma-aware. I aim to have sessions in a safe, non-judgmental environment where your experiences are respected and your voice matters. Using CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based strategies, I tailor therapy to fit your needs—aiming to help you navigate emotional distress and reconnect with your inner strengths.

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Experience & Background

Therapy offers a supportive space to explore difficult emotions, build coping strategies, and reflect on what’s holding you back. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges, psychotherapy can help you better understand yourself and move through life with greater clarity and resilience.

With experience supporting individuals navigating PTSD, ADHD, depression, chronic pain, grief, and anxiety, I understand how emotional and psychological challenges can affect day-to-day life. My work is grounded in empathy, clinical training, and a commitment to providing personalized, client-centred care. My background includes:

Registered Psychotherapist (RP), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology – Carleton University

I’m committed to offering culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy that aims to honour your lived experience and meets you with care. My approach is grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and a deep respect for the complexity of each person’s story.


You don’t have to navigate things alone. Whether you’re seeking relationship counselling, trauma-focused therapy, or support for anxiety and depression, I provide psychotherapy services tailored to your unique needs, at a pace that feels right for you.


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Approach to Therapy

Working In two highly effective therapy modalities:

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Reshaping Thought Patterns



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

If you’re finding it hard to manage anxiety, depression, or burnout, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) may offer helpful tools. CBT supports you in noticing unhelpful thought patterns, building more effective coping strategies, and exploring new ways of responding to stress.


Rather than focusing only on symptoms, CBT can help increase awareness of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are connected. This structured, evidence-informed approach can guide you in making meaningful changes—at your own pace, and in ways that align with your goals.


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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

For those navigating PTSD, past trauma, or distressing memories, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapeutic approach that can support the processing of difficult experiences. It’s often used to help reduce the emotional intensity of trauma-related triggers and memories.


EMDR is commonly integrated into therapy for individuals coping with childhood trauma, complex PTSD, and other overwhelming life events. Sessions are guided at your pace, with care and collaboration at the centre of the process.


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Explore What’s Possible

Explore thoughtful articles with practical tips, grounded insights, and reflections to support you in your personal growth journey—wherever you’re starting from.

ADHD and Emotional Regulation Blogpost Image
March 27, 2025
This blog post from March 2025 explores emotional dysregulation as a significant challenge for individuals with ADHD, going beyond common understandings of attention and focus difficulties. It explains how brain differences in ADHD contribute to intensified emotional reactions, difficulty shifting moods, and impulsive responses, including rejection sensitivity. The guide identifies common triggers for mood swings such as stress, lack of sleep, and criticism. Finally, it offers practical management strategies encompassing emotional awareness, coping techniques, establishing routines, exercise, sleep hygiene, and seeking support, while also recommending professional therapy for more significant difficulties.
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March 27, 2025
This resource explains how Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects romantic relationships by detailing its impact on communication, trust, and emotional closeness. It outlines common PTSD symptoms and how these manifest in interpersonal dynamics,
How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationship: Couples Guide
March 27, 2025
Building a happy, fulfilling relationship takes work, and one of the most important things you can do is set clear, healthy boundaries. Boundaries help both partners feel respected, understood, and emotionally safe. In this article, we’ll explore what healthy boundaries look like, why they matter, and how you can set them in your own relationship.

Start Your Journey Today

You don’t have to go through this alone. If you’re considering therapy, I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you explore whether it feels like the right fit. Sessions are available in person in Ottawa or online—whatever works best for you.