Rabia Gauri

Rabia Gauri, MA

Psychotherapist

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Also available by telehealth: Ontario

Life is heavy sometimes. Therapy is a place to set it down, sort through it, and find your footing again.

About

Welcoming a child. Losing someone we love. Navigating changes in a relationship. Receiving an unexpected diagnosis. Caring for aging parents. Sometimes, the moments that shape our lives the most are the ones we never saw coming. Even the changes we’ve hoped for can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or wondering how to feel like ourselves again.

Whatever season of life you're in, you don't have to navigate it alone.

I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale. A space where you feel heard, understood, and genuinely cared for. You don't need the right words, a clear starting point, or to have everything figured out. You can simply come as you are.

My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. Together, we'll explore the experiences, emotions, and patterns that may be keeping you stuck, while helping you reconnect with yourself and find greater balance. I believe therapy can be deeply meaningful while still leaving room for warmth, hope, and even a little laughter along the way.

I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating life's challenges and transitions, including grief and loss, pregnancy and parenthood, relationship difficulties, caregiving, and changes in health or identity. My goal is to create a space where you feel supported as you make sense of what you're experiencing and discover a way forward that feels right for you.

In my work with couples, I understand how painful it can be to feel disconnected from someone you love or caught in the same patterns of conflict and misunderstanding. I strive to create a space where both partners feel heard and valued as we work to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection.

I'm particularly passionate about supporting individuals and families through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and the transition into parenthood. These experiences can bring so much joy and meaning, but also unexpected emotions, challenges, and changes in how we see ourselves and our relationships. As a mother and a partner, I appreciate how deeply these transitions can affect every part of our lives, and how important it is to feel supported through them.

Having lived in four different countries, I've come to appreciate how our cultures, families, and life experiences shape who we are. I bring a culturally responsive and inclusive perspective to therapy, approaching each person's story with curiosity, openness, and respect.

Whether we meet virtually from the comfort of your home or in person, I hope that you'll feel comfortable enough to show up exactly as you are.

You don't have to carry it all on your own. Together, we'll make space for healing, connection, and finding your way back to yourself.

Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief & loss
  • Stress management
  • Life transitions
  • Parenting
  • Self-esteem
  • Chronic pain & illness
  • Perinatal & postpartum
  • Relationship issues
  • Couples therapy
  • Family conflict
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Race & cultural identity

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Humanistic / person-centered
  • Somatic / body-based
  • Solution-focused
  • Gottman method
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Narrative therapy

Works with

  • Adults
  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Older adults
  • LGBTQ+

Sessions

In-personVideo

Languages

  • English

Logistics

Fees

CA$170per session

Individual and couple sessions $170. Sliding scale available. No direct billing; detailed receipts provided for reimbursement. Free 20-minute consultation available.

Insurance

While direct billing is not available, detailed receipts are provided for reimbursement.

Licensed or authorized in

  • Ontario

Credentials

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, 2026
  • BSc (Hons), University of Birmingham, 2007
  • MD, Xavier University School of Medicine, 2008
Ready to start? Reach out directly:(365) 363-3930