Veronica understands that many individuals feel pressure to “have it all together” while quietly managing anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, she works with teens, young adults, and adults (12–late 30s) who are seeking greater self-understanding, balance, confidence, and ease in their lives.

She supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and self-harm, as well as challenges with self-esteem, boundaries, and relationships. Many of the individuals she works with feel overwhelmed by their thoughts or emotions, struggle with overthinking, or find it difficult to cope in sustainable ways.

In her work, she helps clients make sense of their thoughts, emotions, and patterns while building practical tools for everyday life. She draws from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based practices to support emotional regulation, coping, and self-understanding. She often describes coping as learning to carry an umbrella; you can’t always control the storm, but you can move through it with greater support and stability.

She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology from Seneca College. Her background includes mental health research and experience in educational and supportive roles as an educator, youth program coordinator, and grief facilitator, shaping a thoughtful and developmentally informed approach to her work.

She is committed to creating a warm, non-judgmental, and genuine space. Her approach is collaborative and client-centred, recognizing each individual as the expert of their own experience. She believes that meaningful growth comes not from perfection, but from deeper self-understanding and having the support to move forward in a way that feels aligned and authentic.

Areas of Focus: Anxiety and overthinking; depression and low mood; ADHD-related challenges; self-harm; self-esteem and boundaries; emotional regulation and overwhelm.

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Ghazaleh Salahi is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Clinical Director of Novelia Wellness and Novelia Psychotherapy & Counselling Services. She provides virtual psychotherapy and counselling across Ontario as well as in-person sessions at Novelia Wellness in South Barrie. Ghazaleh also offers services in Farsi for clients who prefer therapy in Persian(Farsi).

With more than ten years of experience in field of mental health, Ghazaleh has supported individuals and couples through a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins within safe, compassionate, and attuned relationships. The creation of Novelia Psychotherapy reflects her deep commitment to offering care that is validating, inclusive, and respectful of each person’s lived experience.

Ghazaleh takes an integrative and relational approach, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and attachment-based perspectives. She tailors therapy to each client’s unique needs—whether navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity exploration, burnout, relational patterns, or significant life transitions.

At the heart of her work is a commitment to authenticity, emotional safety, and collaboration. She believes clients are the experts in their own lives and walks alongside them with curiosity and care as they explore the patterns, wounds, and strengths shaping their experiences. She welcomes individuals and couples from all identities, backgrounds, and relationship structures, including LGBTQ+ clients and non-monogamous partnerships.

If you are seeking a safe, warm, and grounded space to heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself or your partner, Ghazaleh is here to support you at Novelia Wellness.

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