Parmvir Panesar, MA, PsyD (ip)
Parmvir Panesar, MA, PsyD (ip)
Parmvir Panesar, MA, PsyD (ip)
Title: Canadian Certified Counsellor
Who Fits With Parmvir
Are you stuck in “high alert,” where your body won’t settle, and life feels overwhelming? Parmvir works with individuals, couples, and families navigating chronic stress, pain, and disconnection. With over a decade of experience in healthcare and pain management, he supports clients who feel physically and emotionally depleted, helping them move out of survival mode and into greater stability, resilience, and control.
If you feel constantly on edge, worn down by ongoing stress or pain, navigating cultural or family expectations, or struggling with self-esteem or identity, Parmvir offers a grounded, steady space to help you slow things down and move forward in a more manageable, sustainable way.
This Might Look Like:
• Always On Edge: Your nervous system feels stuck in overdrive—anxious, restless, or completely burnt out
• Chronic Pain & Fatigue: You’re tired of just coping and want support that understands both the physical and emotional toll
• Relationship Strain: Stress is affecting your ability to connect, communicate, or feel present
• Men’s Mental Health & Identity: You’re navigating pressure, expectations, or identity and want a grounded space to work through it
• Cultural & Family Pressures: Balancing expectations, roles, or values that feel difficult to carry or reconcile
• Self-Esteem: You feel stuck in self-doubt and want to build confidence and direction
• Youth Support Needed: A young person is struggling with intense emotions, stress, or physical tension
• Ready for Change: You want to feel calmer, more in control, and at ease in your own body
The Experience
Parmvir’s approach is calm, practical, and non-judgmental. Grounded in his healthcare background and a strengths-based, client-centred philosophy, he focuses on helping you regulate your nervous system, understand your patterns, and build sustainable change. He creates a space where you can feel understood while also working toward clear, meaningful progress.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to meet you where you are, whether you are navigating day-to-day stress or longer-standing patterns. His work integrates both emotional and physical aspects of well-being, recognizing how closely the two are connected.
He has experience working with both youth and adults and brings a culturally informed approach shaped by working with diverse communities. Parmvir also values collaboration with medical and mental health professionals, supporting a more integrated, whole-person approach to care.
At a Glance
• Rate: $180 / 50 minutes
• Languages: English, French, Punjabi, Hindi
• Formats: Individual, Couples, Family, Youth
ASHLEY HO, MA
Parmvir Panesar, MA, PsyD (ip)
Parmvir Panesar, MA, PsyD (ip)
Title: Registered Provisional Psychologist
Who Fits With Ashley
Do you feel stuck in patterns you understand—but can’t seem to change? Ashley works with teens, adults, & couples navigating trauma (PTSD/CPTSD), anxiety, depression, avoidance, & personality patterns (e.g., overcontrol, perfectionism, people-pleasing).
She also works from a neurodiversity-affirming lens & supports individuals navigating bicultural identity (2nd generation and beyond), where internal pressure, expectations, & identity can feel hard to reconcile.
If you’re overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught between insight & action, Ashley offers a structured, forward-moving approach to help you regain clarity, direction, and control—without therapy feeling rigid or impersonal.
This Might Look Like:
• Trauma Patterns (PTSD/CPTSD): You feel stuck in survival mode, with ongoing anxiety, reactivity, or shutdown (e.g., dissociation or low energy)
• Anxiety & Depression: Persistent worry, low mood, or feeling mentally and physically drained
• Avoidance & Procrastination: You know what needs to be done, but feel blocked or overwhelmed starting
• Overthinking & Disconnection: You analyze everything but struggle to connect with what you feel or need
• Overcontrol & Perfectionism: You hold high standards and struggle to relax or let go
• OCD & Intrusive Thoughts: Repetitive thoughts or behaviours that are difficult to manage
• Neurodivergent Experiences: Navigating autism, masking, burnout, or feeling misunderstood
• Bicultural Identity Stress: Balancing cultural expectations, identity, and belonging across different spaces
• Relationship & Attachment Strain: Patterns in communication, closeness, or conflict you want to change
The Experience
Ashley’s approach is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and grounded in evidence-based care—while still feeling human, direct, and easy to engage in. She values open communication and collaboration, creating a space where you don’t have to filter yourself.
Her style balances warmth, structure, and direction, with thoughtful use of humour. Sessions are organized and goal-focused, helping you move beyond insight into practical, real-world change.
What to Expect
A structured, approachable process where you leave sessions with clearer insight, practical strategies, & a stronger sense of direction—not just understanding your patterns, but actively changing them.
At a Glance
• Rate: $210 / 50 minutes
• Languages: English
• Formats: In-person & Online (Teens, Adults, One-On-One & Couples)
Supervision
• Diagnostic Assessment: Dr. Tracy Muth, R. Psych
• Therapy Services: Pamela Thompson, R. Psych
Mandeep Tung, MA, PsyD (ip)
Parmvir Panesar, MA, PsyD (ip)
Title: Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)
Who Fits With Mandeep
Do you feel capable on the outside but overwhelmed or out of sync underneath? Mandeep works with individuals navigating high expectations, neurodiversity, giftedness, and complex life demands that don’t always show on the surface.
With a background in nursing and experience supporting gifted and neurodiverse individuals, she brings a whole-person perspective, addressing both emotional and practical aspects of well-being.
She is a strong fit for clients who are thoughtful, self-aware, or high-achieving but feel stuck, stretched too thin, or unsure how to move forward in a way that feels sustainable.
This Might Look Like:
• Burnout and overwhelm: You are managing a lot, but it is starting to feel unsustainable
• Perfectionism and high expectations: You set a high bar and struggle to slow down or feel “enough”
• Giftedness and 2e: You feel intense, driven, or different, and it is hard to find balance
• Neurodivergent experiences: Navigating autism, executive functioning challenges, or feeling out of sync
• Overthinking and disconnection: You analyze everything but struggle to connect with what you feel or need
• Anxiety and mood: Ongoing worry, stress, or low mood affecting daily life
• Procrastination and executive functioning: You feel stuck getting started, organizing, or following through
• Addictions and substance use: You want to better understand or shift patterns in a supportive, non-judgmental space
• Identity and life transitions: You are navigating change, direction, or questions about who you are
• Health-related stress: Physical health concerns are impacting your emotional well-being
The Experience
Mandeep’s style is calm, steady, and easy to open up to. She creates a space where you can slow things down, make sense of your experience, and move forward in a way that aligns with your values.
Sessions are collaborative, flexible, and tailored to your needs. She integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, along with behavioural strategies, motivational interviewing, and executive functioning support.
Her focus is on building practical skills, emotional insight, and sustainable change—not just short-term relief.
What to Expect
A calm, structured, and supportive space that balances understanding with forward movement, helping you feel more grounded, capable, and aligned in your day-to-day life.
At a Glance
• Rate: $180 per 50-minute session
• Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
• Formats: In-person & Online (Teens, Adults, One-On-One, Couples & Families)
Ishvjot Sidhu, MA (ip)
Title: Student Therapist
Who Fits With Ishvjot
Are you looking for a space that feels safe, gentle, and easy to open up in? Ishvjot works with adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, and identity, offering a supportive starting point for those who may feel unsure about therapy or prefer a softer, more gradual approach.
She is often a strong fit for individuals who feel overwhelmed, hesitant, or unsure where to begin, and want a space where they can talk openly without pressure, judgment, or the need to have everything figured out.
This Might Look Like
• Anxiety and stress: You feel overwhelmed, tense, or mentally drained
• Life transitions: You are adjusting to change and feeling uncertain or unsettled
• Self-esteem: You struggle with self-doubt and want to feel more confident and secure
• Relationship concerns: You want support with communication, boundaries, or connection
• Emotional regulation: You feel unsure how to manage or understand your emotions
• Cultural identity: You are exploring identity, expectations, or belonging across different spaces
• Feeling stuck or unsure: You don’t know where to start, but know something needs to shift
The Experience
Ishvjot’s approach is gentle, genuine, and grounded in building a strong therapeutic connection. She creates a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, allowing conversations to unfold naturally and at a pace that feels right for you.
Her work is rooted in person-centred values, with a focus on empathy, authenticity, and understanding your unique experience. Sessions are collaborative and flexible, creating space for both reflection and gradual, meaningful change.
She draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, while maintaining a flexible, client-led pace.
What to Expect
A warm, steady, and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, feel supported, and begin to make sense of what you’re going through—at your own pace.
At a Glance
• Rate: $40 per 50-minute session (sliding scale available)
• Languages: English & Punjabi
• Formats: In-person & Online (Adults)
Supervision
• Sarah Van Kuppeveld, R. Psych
• Shayna Vars, RSW
Lexie Hohendorff, MA (ip)
Lexie Hohendorff, MA (ip)
Title: Mental Health Therapist
Who Fits With Lexie
Are you looking for a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface? Lexie works with adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, and life transitions, offering a thoughtful, relational approach to therapy.
She is often a strong fit for individuals who want to understand themselves more deeply, process their experiences at a comfortable pace, and feel supported without pressure or judgment.
This Might Look Like
• Anxiety and stress: You feel overwhelmed, on edge, or mentally drained
• Burnout: You feel exhausted, disconnected, or stretched too thin
• Depression: Low mood, lack of motivation, or feeling stuck
• Emotional regulation: You feel unsure how to understand or manage your emotions
• Relationship concerns: You want support with communication, connection, or boundaries
• Life transitions: You are navigating change and feeling uncertain or unsettled
• Self-esteem and self-compassion: You struggle with self-criticism or feeling “not enough”
• Identity, sexuality, and intimacy: You are exploring who you are and what feels authentic
The Experience
Lexie’s approach is kind, curious, and grounded in understanding your story. She creates a space where you can feel heard, understood, and not rushed, allowing conversations to unfold at a pace that feels right for you.
Her work is person-centred and collaborative, grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy, and informed by somatic, biopsychosocial, and feminist perspectives. She integrates trauma-informed practices to help you understand both your thoughts and how experiences are held in the body.
What to Expect
A supportive, grounded space where you can make sense of your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
At a Glance
• Rate: $100 per 50-minute session
• Languages: English only
• Formats: In-person & Online (Adults)
Supervision:
• Dr. Isaac Cherion, R Psych