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Anxiety Therapy in Ottawa

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by worry, panic, or difficulty sleeping, support is available. Masood Suliman, Registered Psychotherapist, offers evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to help reduce anxiety and support long-term emotional resilience


Therapy to support calm, clarity, and emotional balance.

Our Approach to Supporting Anxiety

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Understand Anxiety

We begin by exploring how worry, tension, and panic are experienced in your body and daily life. Identifying these patterns can reduce distress and help us collaboratively set clear, meaningful goals for therapy.

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CBT Skills

You’ll be introduced to Cognitive-Behavioural strategies such as thought tracking, gradual exposure exercises, and breathwork to help manage anxious thoughts and support nervous system regulation between sessions.

EMDR Processing

When past experiences contribute to present-day anxiety, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can help process and reduce the emotional intensity of those memories, making current triggers feel more manageable.

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Lasting Resilience

We incorporate mindfulness practices, sleep strategies, and movement routines to support lasting change, helping you carry the benefits of therapy into your daily life.

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Explore What is Possible

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

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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.

  • How many sessions do I need for anxiety?

    Many clients begin to notice a reduction in symptoms within the first 6 sessions, while deeper, more lasting progress often develops over 8 to 12 sessions.

  • Is CBT or EMDR better for panic attacks?

    We begin by using Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies to help manage day-to-day anxiety, and when appropriate, integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address underlying fear memories that may be contributing to panic

  • Do you offer virtual anxiety therapy?

    Yes — secure video sessions are available to any resident of Ontario.