Manishapreet (Manisha) Grewal
MA
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
EnglishBackground
I’m a South Asian, multilingual therapist and both a first- and third-generation immigrant. My own journey of navigating identity, culture, and belonging shapes how I show up in the therapy room—with compassion, curiosity, and cultural sensitivity. I create a calm, welcoming space where your story is honoured and your voice leads. I stand as a proud ally to LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities and approach therapy as a collaborative exploration of self and healing.
Your therapeutic experience with me
Therapy with me feels like being gently guided back to yourself. Together, we’ll explore your emotions, values, and patterns at a pace that feels safe and grounded. My approach blends warmth with reflection—inviting curiosity, insight, and growth. Clients often describe our sessions as a space where they can exhale, feel seen without judgment, and reconnect with their inner strength and authenticity.
Areas of expertise
These represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Anxiety & Worry
Perfectionism
People Pleasing
Mindfulness
Stress & Burnout
Self-esteem & Self-worth
I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.
Trauma
Depression
Emotion Regulation
Guilt & Shame
Coping Skills
Assertiveness & Boundaries
Existential
Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
Interpersonal Relationships
Issues Related To Gender And Sexual Diversity
Life Transitions And Identity Shifts
Neurodivergence
Cultural Challenges
Spirtuality
Therapeutic approaches
These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps clients make peace with difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to actions that reflect their values. It builds psychological flexibility, empowering clients to live more fully and authentically.
Parts Work (ifs)
Parts Work helps clients explore and heal different inner parts of themselves—those that protect, fear, or long to connect. By understanding and integrating these parts, clients experience greater self-compassion and inner harmony.
Existential Therapy
Existential Therapy invites clients to explore meaning, purpose, freedom, and choice. It supports navigating life transitions, identity, and uncertainty while helping clients live with greater authenticity and intention.
Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT guides clients in identifying, understanding, and transforming emotions. By deepening emotional awareness, clients learn to process feelings safely, strengthen self-understanding, and build more fulfilling connections.
I also incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:
Trauma-informed Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
Rogerian (person-centered)
Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Compassion Focused Approach
Strength-based Approach
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Client communities & cultural expertise
These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.
Client populations I serve
Adults
Women's Issues
Men's Issues
Professionals
Students
Cultural expertise
BIPOC
1st And 2nd Generation Immigrant
Lgbtqia2s+
South Asian
Canadian
Professional credentials
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- No.17265
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Educational background
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University, Canada
Practice locations & services
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