Meral Sen is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Registered Hypnotherapist with the National Guild of Hypnotherapists. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychotherapy and is highly trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. As a dedicated mental health professional, Meral is passionate about helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive through a combination of evidence-based therapies and holistic, trauma-informed approaches. With a deep understanding of how past experiences shape present behaviour, she specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Meral’s therapeutic practice is grounded in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach. She believes each individual is beautifully flawed and that during challenging times, incorporating a variety of modalities to meet each client’s unique needs is a crucial step toward their healing journey. She is deeply committed to creating a compassionate environment that fosters healing and growth, treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit.

Services

• Individual psychotherapy (adults)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy
• Hypnotherapy and clinical hypnosis
• Trauma recovery services
• Anxiety and PTSD treatment
• Depression counseling
• Life transitions support
• Smoking cessation through hypnosis
• Weight loss support through hypnotherapy
• Phobia treatment
• Stress management
• Sleep improvement
• Self-esteem building
• Clinical assessment and diagnosis
• Virtual sessions (available)
• Phone sessions (available)
• In-person sessions (available)

Therapy Modalities

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Trained
• Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-Informed Care TF-CBT
• Holistic Therapy Approach
• Client-Centered Psychotherapy
• Mindfulness-Based Practices
• Integrative and Multimodal Therapy

Area of Focus

• Trauma and traumatic stress
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Anxiety disorders and panic attacks
• Depression and mood disorders
• Life transitions and adjustment
• Phobias (including social anxiety, flying, public speaking, specific fears)
• Negative core beliefs and self-limiting beliefs
• Smoking cessation
• Weight loss and body image
• Stress and burnout
• Emotional regulation
• Self-esteem and self-worth issues
• Sleep difficulties
• Distressing memories and painful experiences
• Personal growth and empowerment

Credentials

• Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) – College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
• Registered Hypnotherapist – National Guild of Hypnotherapists
• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychotherapy (MACP) – Yorkville University, New Brunswick (September 2022 – December 2024)

Specialized Training:

• EMDR Training Part 1 & 2 – Trauma Recovery Centre, USA (September 2023 – November 2024)
• Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Clinical Hypnotherapy