Mala Dorai

You may be seeking support after a significant experience, a buildup of ongoing challenges, or moments in the present that have brought up difficult emotions from the past. Perhaps you're looking for support as you navigate major decisions, life transitions, or questions about what comes next for you. I appreciate that these experiences can feel heavy, overwhelming, or isolating. They may also impact how you see yourself, how you show up in relationships, or how you cope daily. If this resonates with you and you’re looking for a thoughtful, supportive space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface, you’re in the right place. As a Therapist Intern at Your Story Counselling completing my Master of Psychology, I work with adults, couples, and families, navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma and trauma-related experiences, grief and loss, workplace or academic stress, and experiences of neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism. My approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, and gently structured. I bring my background in neuroscience and epidemiology into our work by considering how your mind, body, and environment interact to shape your mental health. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including somatic and polyvagal-informed therapies, cognitive and behavioural therapies (CBT, ACT, DBT-informed), and strengths-based and humanistic approaches. Therapy with me is tailored to you, guided by your goals and preferences, and often includes practical tools to support reflection and change between sessions. Having immigrated to Canada from India at a young age and grown up in an intergenerational home, I bring an awareness of how culture and identity influence lived experience and help-seeking. My work is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, and grounded in cultural humility. If my profile resonates with you, I welcome you to reach out for a free 15–20 minute consultation to explore whether working together feels like a good fit.