About Masood Suliman – Registered Psychotherapist in Ottawa
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Ottawa-Based Counselling Therapy |
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.
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
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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:

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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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.