Online therapy · Ontario and Quebec
Virtual Therapy in Ontario
The right therapist matters more than the right postal code.
Maybe you’re hours from Ottawa. Maybe you’re twenty minutes away with no childcare, no parking patience, or no energy left after work. Virtual therapy brings the session to wherever you are in Ontario, with the same structure, pacing, and care as sitting across from us in Hintonburg.
Masood Suliman and Maiah Horne offer virtual appointments. Check locations, session length and fees for your therapist.
Hintonburg to anywhere in Ontario or Quebec.
Who virtual therapy works well for
- You live anywhere in Ontario outside Ottawa, from Kingston to Kenora.
- Your schedule, commute, health, or caregiving makes weekly travel unrealistic.
- Home is genuinely where your nervous system settles best.
- You started in person and want continuity through travel, a move, or a busy season.
- Privacy matters: no waiting room, no chance of running into someone you know.
Does online therapy actually work?
For most people and most concerns, yes. Research comparing video-delivered therapy with in-person therapy has generally found comparable outcomes, including for anxiety and depression. What matters most is the same thing that matters in person: the fit between you and your therapist, and a consistent, paced approach.
Some people assume the screen makes therapy shallower. In practice, many clients go deeper at home: you’re in your own space, your guard is already half down, and the skills you build are learned in the exact environment where you’ll use them.
What we offer virtually
Masood offers the following services by secure video:
- EMDR. Bilateral stimulation adapts well to video, with the same safety-first preparation and pacing.
- Somatic therapy. Your nervous system is wherever you are; tracking sensation and building regulation skills works on camera.
- Parts work (IFS). Quiet, internal-focused work that many clients find easier from home.
- Anxiety therapy. CBT, somatic regulation, and trauma-focused work for the mind that won’t quiet down.
- Couples counselling. Both partners on one screen or two, wherever your evenings actually happen.
Maiah offers individual virtual therapy for adults and older teens (16+) for anxiety, ADHD, trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, stress and burnout, and relationship concerns. She does not offer couples therapy. See Maiah’s approach and areas of practice.
How virtual sessions with Masood work
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Book the same way
The free 15-minute call happens by phone or video, your choice.
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You get a private video link
Each session runs through Jane, our secure booking and telehealth platform. No software to buy; a laptop, tablet, or phone with a camera is enough.
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Find one private spot
Choose somewhere you can speak without being overheard. Headphones can help. A parked car may be an option if it gives you enough privacy.
Where virtual sessions are available
For virtual appointments with Masood, you must be physically located in Ontario or Quebec at the time of the session. He is a Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO in Ontario and runs every session from Ontario. Quebec clients are seen under his Ontario (CRPO) registration, so CRPO is the college that governs the work and handles any concerns. He confirms this with you before you begin. For virtual appointments with Maiah, you must be physically located in Ontario at the time of the session.
In-person sessions happen only at the Hintonburg office in Ottawa. If you will be outside your therapist’s service area at session time, even on vacation, let them know in advance; the appointment may need to be rescheduled. If you are relocating outside that area, we can help you plan a transition to local care.
Individual sessions with Masood or Maiah last 50 minutes. Masood also offers 50-minute couples sessions. See fees, receipts and insurance information for each service.
Questions people ask about virtual therapy
Is virtual therapy as effective as in person?
For most concerns, research has found video-delivered therapy produces comparable outcomes to in-person care, including for anxiety and depression. Fit and consistency matter more than the room you’re in. Some deeper trauma work benefits from in-person sessions; if that’s true for you, we’ll say so plainly and plan around it.
Can EMDR really be done online?
Yes. Bilateral stimulation adapts to video (visual and audio options), and the preparation, pacing, and safety practices are identical. We make sure your grounding skills are solid before any processing, exactly as we would in the office.
What do I need technically?
You need a device with a camera and microphone, a reliable internet connection, and a private space. For appointments with Masood, the video link arrives with your appointment reminder through Jane. If the video connection drops, try reconnecting. If that does not work, your therapist will email instructions to try an alternative platform.
Is it private?
Masood’s appointments use Jane’s secure telehealth system; sessions are not recorded. Choose a private place where you can speak without being overheard, and use headphones if helpful. Ask Maiah about the platform and privacy arrangements for her appointments.
Do you see virtual clients outside Ottawa?
Yes. Masood sees virtual clients located anywhere in Ontario or Quebec; Maiah sees virtual clients across Ontario. In-person sessions are available at 9 Melrose Ave in Hintonburg, Ottawa, and many clients mix both: in person when they can, video when life happens.
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