About
Your Journey, Your Pace
Discover a safe, structured space to heal relational trauma, navigate transitions, and rebuild deep connections.
Meet Fatemeh Heshmati
Hello, and welcome. I am Fatemeh Heshmati, the sole practitioner behind Polaris Counselling. With many years of experience working across various organizations in Canada, I have dedicated my career to guiding individuals, couples, and families, including children aged 2 to 18, through their self-growth and mental health recovery. Family conflict leaves no one untouched, straining bonds and deeply impacting a child's development. As a trauma specialist and family reunification therapist, I help you break away from these exhausting, reactive cycles and move toward proactive, meaningful connection.
My practice is built on the belief that everyone deserves a compassionate, trauma-informed environment. Whether you are an individual seeking deep healing, a family navigating high-conflict divorce, or a parent seeking specialized support for your child, my approach is tailored to your unique dynamics.
I firmly believe that the health of our community begins at home. My mission is to help families thrive, breaking generational cycles to create a stronger, healthier foundation for the future. On a personal level, my purpose in life is simple: to leave a smile on people's faces by helping them rediscover joy, hope, and peace of mind.
Evidence-Based, Trauma-Informed Care
Healing requires more than just conversation; it requires effective, proven interventions. I specialize in trauma-focused counseling, utilizing years of advanced training to provide evidence-based modalities. My therapeutic toolkit includes:
EMDR, IFS, CBT, & EFT
Targeted interventions for deep emotional healing and cognitive restructuring.
Certified Play Therapy
Because "toys are children's words and play is their language," I provide specialized psychotherapy for children to help them communicate and process complex emotions.
Neurofeedback for ADHD
A science-backed, technology-based brain training intervention to calm stress and help individuals—especially children with special needs—regulate and thrive.
Our Core Philosophy
At Polaris Counselling, our mission is to help families navigate high conflict, heal trauma, and protect children’s well-being. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere of clarity, warmth, safety, and trust.
"Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible—the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family."
— Virginia Satir.
A Safe Space to Heal
Polaris Counselling is proudly based in Mississauga, Ontario. To ensure that you receive the support you need in the environment where you feel most comfortable, we provide compassionate, specialized therapy both In-Person and Virtually. Let’s work together to restore peace to your life and your home.