
Ildemaro Ponnambalam
Student Psychotherapist
Hi, I’m Ildemaro—a student therapist offering low-cost, culturally sensitive therapy for adults. I support clients navigating depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, ADHD, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT, while also integrating person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused techniques. I have personal and professional experience with neurodivergence and navigating complex, intersectional cultural identities. This gives me a deep appreciation for how identity, culture, and lived experience shape mental health.
As a student, I offer pro bono (free) and low-cost therapy under the supervision of a registered psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. My goal is to help you feel empowered, supported, and understood as you work through life’s challenges.
I know how hard it can be to ask for help, and I strive to meet you with empathy, authenticity, and care. Let’s connect. Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit.
Contact
3656014753
About
Currently accepting new clients
627 Main Street East
Hamilton, ON
L8M 1J5
ICA Counselling
Started in 2025
Locations
Ontario
Hamilton, ON
Specialities
Emotional Dysregulation
Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Depression
Client Focus
- Client Ages
- Teens (13-17)Adults
- Session Types
- Individuals
- Allied Populations
- BIPOCBody Positive / Health at Any Size2SLGBTQI+NeurodivergentOpen Relationships / Non-Monogamy
More Information
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Man
- Religions
- None specified
Education
- School
- University of Windsor
- Degree
- Bachelors of Science in Behaviour, Cognition, and Neuroscience
- Graduated
- 2023
Licenses
None specified