Individual Therapy
Your Journey, Your Pace
Trauma-informed counseling designed around you to support deep healing, self-development, and mental health recovery.
A Safe Space for Deep Healing
“Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master it and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, and view about life.”
— Carl Rogers
At Polaris Counselling, we understand that asking for help takes courage. Individual therapy is a highly personalized experience focused on your unique needs. Whether you are navigating past trauma, struggling with anxiety or depression, or seeking profound personal growth, Fatemeh Heshmati provides a welcoming, non-judgmental environment where you can safely explore your emotions and rebuild your inner strength.
I can help you with any of the following concerns in areas of impulse control, mood disorders, personality disorders, and thinking disorders:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Anger management
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Substance abuse
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Behavioural addiction
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Behavioural issues
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Bipolar disorder
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Peer relationship
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Trauma and PTSD
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Domestic violence
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Grief
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Self-harm
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Academic challenges and school-related issues
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Bullying
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ASD
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ADHD
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Life coaching
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Parental separation/divorce
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Sexual assault and abuse
How We Work Together
Effective therapy requires more than simply talking. We utilize specialized, evidence-based interventions tailored to your specific goals and nervous system. Our trauma-focused modalities include:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing):
To help process and integrate distressing memories and trauma.
IFS (Internal Family Systems):
To foster inner harmony and heal wounded parts of yourself.
CBT & EFT:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy to restructure negative thought patterns and emotional responses.
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