Meet Our Team
Chanté Salicksingh
Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist
Areas of Focus:
Anger & Emotional Regulation
Boundaries & People-Pleasing
Couples & Relationship Conflict
Friendship Trauma
Life Transitions
Men’s Issues/Mental Health
Parenthood & Postpartum
Premarital Counselling
Also experienced in self-esteem, anxiety management, burnout, dating concerns, mixed identity issues, and career transitions.
About Chanté
I’m a relational therapist who works with people navigating the impact of their relationships — with others and with themselves. I believe that when our relationships don’t feel right, it shows up everywhere else in our lives. Much of my work centers on helping clients understand these patterns, take responsibility for their role within them, and move toward more honest, grounded ways of connecting.
My background spans both community mental health and private practice, and my approach is collaborative, direct, and strengths-based. Clients often describe me as relatable and straightforward, someone who knows what they need to hear, whilst remaining supportive and invested in meaningful change. I value clarity, accountability, and practical insight, and I work best with clients who are ready to engage honestly with themselves and their relationships.
When I’m not in therapist mode, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family (especially my little munchkins), listening to self-development or relationship podcasts, reorganizing again (it never seems finished), or getting lost in a good book — feel free to ask what’s on my reading list.
Working With Me Feels
Direct, grounded, and honest
Insightful and action-oriented
Supportive, while holding you accountable
Clear about patterns, blind spots, and relational dynamics
Like us doing real work and laughing along the way
Services
Individual Therapy
In-person Therapy in Pickering, Ontario (weekdays)
Virtual Therapy Across Ontario (weekdays)
Community & Corporate Workshops
Aijia Waithe
Registered Psychotherapist
Areas of Focus
Anxiety Management
Attachment & Relationship Issues
Depression & Mood Concerns
Emotional Regulation
About Aijia
Hi, I’m Aijia (pronounced Ey-Gee-Uh). I approach therapy with a deep commitment to creating spaces where people feel seen, emotionally safe, and accepted as they are. My work is grounded in compassion and care, while still supporting clients in moving toward meaningful change at their own pace.
I have a particular interest in supporting individuals from BIPOC communities as well as creatives and working professionals, and I bring sensitivity to the ways culture, identity, and lived experience shape mental health.
Drawing from my extensive background in the industry of performing arts, I enjoy incorporating creative and expressive approaches when helpful—such as movement, drama, music, or other forms of expression—to support emotional exploration and regulation. Research supports the benefits of coupling this with evidence-based models.
My goal is always to work collaboratively, meeting clients where they are and supporting growth in ways that feel authentic, respectful, and aligned with their values.
When my therapist hat is off, I’m spending quality time with my family, staying active through long-distance running, exploring creative outlets and travelling, singing at church, and hosting or bringing a sense of order to my home (organizing is my thing)
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Racial Trauma
Self-Esteem Issues
Working With Me Feels
Warm, validating, and emotionally safe
Collaborative and supportive
Flexible and responsive to your needs
Thoughtful, compassionate, and non-judgmental
Like a space you can explore at your own pace
Services
Individual Therapy
Virtual Therapy Across Ontario & Alberta (weekdays)
Zoya Sheikh
Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist
Areas of Focus
ADHD
Addictions
Bipolar Disorder
Cross-Cultural Identity Issues
Men’s Mental Health
Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Relationship & Family Conflict
Stress Management
About Zoya
Hi, I’m Zoya (pronounced Zo-Yah). I have a strong interest in supporting youth and young adults navigating mental health concerns alongside questions of identity, family, and belonging. I bring a thoughtful, culturally aware lens to therapy, informed by my experience as a first-generation South Asian woman.
I support clients who are working through complex emotional experiences, relational challenges, and periods of transition. I value therapy that helps people understand themselves more clearly, build resilience, and reconnect with what feels meaningful in their lives.
I offer counselling in English, Urdu, and Hindi.
When my therapist hat is off, you’ll usually find me staying active and moving my body, exploring creativity through art and music, or enjoying quiet time at home with the best cat named Bear.
Working With Me Feels:
Authentic and open-minded
Conversational and easy to settle into
Like a space to reflect, make sense of patterns, and gain support
Encouraging, insightful & hopeful for change
Services
Individual Therapy
In-person Therapy in Pickering, Ontario (weekdays)
Virtual Therapy Across Ontario & Quebec (weekdays)
Community Outreach
Zaamilah Balasubramaniam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Areas of Focus
Anxiety Support
Complex Trauma & PTSD
Depression & Grief
Life transitions (including newcomer support)
Neurodivergence (ADHD, children with Autism)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Stress & Emotion-Regulation
Self-Esteem
About Zaamilah
Zaamilah brings a grounded, mind–body approach to therapy, rooted in the belief that emotional stress often lives not just in our thoughts, but in our bodies as well. With a background in yoga, mindfulness, and trauma-informed psychotherapy, she supports clients in gently reconnecting with themselves—mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Her work is collaborative and attuned, helping clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, and move through life’s challenges with greater self-awareness and steadiness. Zaamilah works primarily with children, youth, and adults, and also supports couples.
Sessions are offered in English and Tamil.
Outside of the therapy room, Zaamilah spends her time teaching and practicing yoga and mindfulness, volunteering with community organizations, and enjoying dog mom life.
Working With Me Feels Like
A refreshing and calming space where your body and emotions are both welcomed
Feeling validated, grounded, supported, and more regulated as sessions unfold
A collaborative process where approaches are always explained and consent-based
Meaningful shifts in energy, insight, and self-trust over time
Services
Individual therapy (children, youth, adults & couples)
Virtual therapy across Ontario (weekdays & weekends)
In-person therapy (Pickering & Scarborough)
Wellness workshops
Rasha Hjeily
Registered Psychotherapist
Areas of Focus
ADHD
Addictions
Couples & Relationship Conflict
Depression
Eating Disorders
Identity & Self-Esteem
Life Transitions
Trauma
About Rasha
Rasha brings a grounded, thoughtful, and deeply human approach to therapy. Her work is rooted in curiosity, honesty, and respect for each client’s lived experience. She believes that meaningful change happens when people feel both supported and gently challenged to examine the patterns, stories, and beliefs shaping their lives.
Clients often appreciate Rasha’s ability to hold space for complex emotions while also helping them make sense of their experiences in practical, empowering ways. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process—one that invites reflection, insight, and intentional growth rather than quick fixes or surface-level solutions.
Rasha offers sessions in French, and has a working knowledge of Arabic.
Outside of therapy sessions you can find her recharging quietly (usually while travelling), staying active, or spending time with the people she loves.
Working With Me Feels Like
A space for real conversations, not performative therapy
Encouragement while you take the lead
Thoughtful exploration of patterns, identity, and relationships
A balance of emotional depth with some comedic relief thrown in
Feeling understood while being encouraged to grow
Services
Individual Therapy (adults 18+)
Virtual Therapy (Ontario-wide, weekdays)
Davene Harris
As Operations Manager at Journey Home Counselling Services, Davene plays a key role in ensuring the practice runs smoothly behind the scenes. She oversees daily operations, coordinates systems and workflows, and helps create a seamless, supportive experience for both clients and clinicians.
Guided by her life motto, “Do not go where the path leads; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail,” Davene is deeply committed to operational excellence while ensuring Journey Home remains aligned with its mission of compassionate, client-centred care.
Next Steps
If you’re considering working with one of our clinicians, a brief consultation is a helpful place to start. It gives you the opportunity to ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and get a sense of what it feels like to speak with that person.
Feeling comfortable and able to build trust with your therapist matters. This consultation is your space to explore whether it feels like the right fit.