Who I Work With
People Come to Therapy
for Many Different Reasons
Many people who come to therapy are managing well on the surface. They're functioning, showing up, doing what's expected. But something underneath doesn't feel right, and they're not sure how to address it.
Men & Young Adults
Many men and young adults come to therapy when something has been building for a while and they're not sure where to take it. The approach here is direct and practical.
Professionals & Students
People who are managing well externally but find the cost of keeping up is beginning to affect their health, relationships, or sense of purpose.
South Asian Individuals
People navigating family expectations, cultural identity, and the particular pressures that can come with living across two cultures or communities.
Parents & Partners
People dealing with relationship strain, the emotional demands of parenting, or the particular pressure of feeling responsible for holding things together.
Areas of Practice
Common Concerns Addressed in Therapy
The following are areas where I have specific training and clinical experience. Sessions are tailored to each person's particular situation.
Anxiety & Stress
Anxiety can show up as constant overthinking, physical tension, or a low-level sense that something is wrong. Therapy may help you understand what's driving it.
Burnout & Work Stress
There's a kind of tired that sleep doesn't fix. Burnout therapy explores what's underneath the exhaustion, not just how to manage it.
Anger & Emotional Regulation
Anger is usually a signal, not the problem. Therapy explores what's underneath the reaction and whether there are better ways to respond.
Health Anxiety
The cycle of checking, reassurance, and temporary relief that never quite sticks. Therapy may help you develop a different relationship with uncertainty.
Depression & Low Mood
Depression doesn't always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like going through the motions and feeling hollow. Therapy offers space to explore what's happening.
Trauma
Trauma isn't always one big event. Therapy can help you make sense of experiences that left a mark, at your own pace, in a space that feels safe.
Relationship Difficulties
Recurring conflict, feeling disconnected, or patterns that keep repeating. Individual therapy can help you understand your part in the dynamic.
Men's Mental Health
You don't need to be in crisis. Many men come to therapy carrying something they've never had a good place to put down. Direct, practical, non-judgmental.
About Sahaj
Sahaj Ruprai
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
BA, MACP · Virtual Therapy Across Ontario
I've always felt motivated to support others through difficult moments, and I noticed early on that people often felt comfortable opening up to me. That led me to realize that creating a space where people feel genuinely heard and understood was something I wanted to dedicate my career to. Over time, my curiosity about the mind, human behaviour, and the ways people become stuck developed into a genuine passion for psychotherapy.
I don't believe therapy is about telling you who to be or giving you all the answers. My role is to help you make sense of what you're experiencing, identify the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies that align with your values and the life you want to build. I aim to create a space that feels honest, collaborative, and grounded, where there is room for curiosity, humour, and meaningful conversation at a pace that feels right for you.
I spent more than five years working in behavioural services, acquired brain injury rehabilitation, and community mental health. Those experiences continue to shape my approach today, allowing me to tailor therapy to each individual's unique circumstances while balancing evidence-based practice with genuine compassion and respect for every person's story.
Therapeutic Approach
Evidence-Informed and Built Around You
The approaches I draw from have a strong research base. How they're applied depends on each person's specific concerns and what they're hoping to address in therapy.
Looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Practical and structured, particularly useful for anxiety, low mood, and anger.
Less about changing thoughts, more about changing your relationship with them. Helps when avoidance or overthinking is getting in the way.
Combines cognitive therapy with mindfulness practices. Useful for people who notice recurring patterns of low mood or anxious rumination.
Builds on what's already working rather than dwelling on what isn't. Forward-looking, practical, and strengths-based.
A conversational approach for when part of you wants to change and part of you isn't sure yet. No pressure, no lectures. Just an honest look at what's holding you back and what matters to you.
A structured approach designed specifically for trauma. Works with the thoughts and beliefs that form around difficult experiences.
Getting Started
What Getting Started Looks Like
The process is straightforward. There's no pressure to commit before knowing whether this feels like the right fit.
Free 15-Min Call
Book online or call 647-947-5517. A brief conversation to discuss what's brought you here and whether this might be a good fit. There's no obligation to continue.
First Session
An opportunity to talk through what's brought you here, what you'd like to address, and what you're hoping to get from therapy. You set the pace, and nothing is required beyond what you're comfortable with.
Ongoing Sessions
Weekly or biweekly 50-minute virtual sessions. Sessions are structured and focused, and the direction is shaped by your specific concerns rather than a fixed program.
Virtual Psychotherapy Ontario
Virtual Sessions
Across Ontario
All sessions take place virtually. Research suggests that online psychotherapy may be as effective as in-person care for many concerns. Sessions are conducted on encrypted, PIPEDA-compliant video platforms.
Secure & Confidential
Sessions are conducted on encrypted video platforms that meet PIPEDA privacy requirements. Session content is confidential, subject to standard professional and legal exceptions.
Anywhere in Ontario
Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Ottawa, Hamilton, London. If you're in Ontario, you can access therapy.
No Commute Required
Sessions can be attended from any private location, including home, an office, or a parked car. You don't need a clinical setting to participate.
Flexible Scheduling
Morning, evening, and weekend availability. Scheduling is designed to work around employment and other commitments.
Fees & Insurance
Clear, Simple Pricing
Fees for sessions with Sahaj Ruprai, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). A free 15-minute consultation is available for all new clients.
50 minutes · Virtual · Across Ontario
Sliding scale available. If the standard rate is a barrier, reduced-fee sessions may be available. Reach out to discuss. Access to support matters.
FAQ
Common Questions
Yes. A growing body of research suggests that virtual psychotherapy may be as effective as in-person therapy for many concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. It also removes many of the practical barriers, such as commuting, scheduling, and stigma, that can make starting therapy harder.
Therapy tends to be a good fit for adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something underneath the surface isn't right, even if they can't fully name it yet. Research suggests therapy may support emotional regulation, communication, and general wellbeing. The main barrier is usually just getting started.
Therapy for anxiety may help identify thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to worry, may introduce practical tools to support nervous system regulation, and may support the development of longer-term coping strategies. CBT and ACT are among the most widely researched approaches for anxiety.
Yes. Sessions are available to South Asian individuals navigating family expectations, cultural identity, immigration stress, and the mental health stigma that exists in many South Asian communities. All sessions are virtual, available across Ontario. Learn more →
Individual sessions are $150 for 50 minutes. A free 15-minute introductory consultation is available for all new clients, with no commitment required.
Yes. Many extended health benefit plans cover Registered Psychotherapist services. Coverage and limits vary by plan. Confirm your specific benefits directly with your insurance provider. A sliding scale is also available for those who need it.
The first session is a chance to talk about what's brought you here, what you'd like to work on, and to see if we're a good fit. You set the pace. You're not required to share more than you're comfortable with, and you don't need to have it all figured out before you start.
Yes. Psychotherapy sessions are confidential. There are limited legal exceptions, such as imminent risk of harm, which are explained in detail during the intake process before services begin.
Reach Out
Get in Touch
If you'd like to connect, a free 15-minute introductory call is available. It's a brief opportunity to discuss what's brought you here and whether this might be a good fit. There's no obligation to continue beyond that conversation.
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