15 Minute Complimentary Video Consultation

We are happy to offer 15 minute video consultations with the therapists on the team who are currently accepting new clients. All consultations take place on our Jane platform. Please take a few moments to review the therapist's bio to ensure they may meet your needs with respect to the age of clients they work with and their schedule options.


Psychotherapy offered by Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

RP (Qualifying) psychotherapists are registrants of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). They have completed or are nearing completion of their psychotherapy training. They are legally authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy and are required to practise with clinical supervision as they gain experience in the profession. Clinical supervision at Sherwood Ps... Read More

RP (Qualifying) psychotherapists are registrants of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). They have completed or are nearing completion of their psychotherapy training. They are legally authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy and are required to practise with clinical supervision as they gain experience in the profession. Clinical supervision at Sherwood Psychology is provided by a licensed psychologist.


Psychotherapy offered by Registered Psychotherapist (Supervised)

RP psychotherapists are registrants of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). They have completed their psychotherapy training. They are legally authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy.


Psychotherapy offered by Registered Psychotherapist

RP psychotherapists are registrants of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). They have completed their psychotherapy training. They are legally authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy.


Psychological Services with a Registered Psychologist


CHILD/TEEN Psychological Assessment Testing (ages 6-19)

We offer assessments for clients ages 6-19 to look at a range of difficulties including:
● Psychoeducational Assessment* to explore learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia, learning disabilities)
● Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; e.g., difficulties with focus, staying on task, procrastination, hyperactivity)
● Anxiety/depression
● OCD
● Giftedness

Clients I work with:

Ages: Children (6+), adolescents, and adults (18-65).

Concerns:

· Anxiety

· Depression

· ADHD

· Autism

· Relationships and Family Difficulties

· Grief/Loss

· Academic Issues

· Bullying

· Workplace Stress/Burnout

· Men’s Issues

· 2SLGBTQ+, individuals who are transitioning

Therapeutic approaches: CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness and Compassion Based Therapies

Schedule for in person and virtual sessions:

Monday 4pm-8pm

Tuesday 12pm-5pm

Friday 1pm-5pm

15 Minute Video Consultations can be booked:

Tuesdays: 11:30am-12pm Thursdays 3pm-3:30pm

Clients I work with: Ages: Children (6+), adolescents, and adults (18-65). Concerns: · Anxie... Read More

Clients I work with:

Ages: Children (10+), adolescents, and adults (18-65).

Concerns: · Trauma · Attachment difficulties · Family and relationship difficulties · Anxiety · Depression · Grief/Loss · Self-esteem and self-worth challenges · Stress/Burnout/Overwhelm · ADHD · OCD · Emotional Regulation/Coping Skills

Therapeutic approaches: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, ACT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) , Attachment Focused Therapy, EFT, Psychodynamic, Humanistic

Schedule for Appointments:

  • Monday 2pm-7pm- In person and virtual
  • Tuesday 2pm-7pm- In person and virtual
  • Thursday 12pm-8pm -In person and virtual

15 Minute Video Consultations on:

Tuesdays 1pm-2pm and Thursdays from 2-3pm

Clients I work with: Ages: Children (10+), adolescents, and adults (18-65). Concerns: · Trauma ... Read More

Clients I work with:

Ages: Children (7+), adolescents, and adults (18-65).

Concerns: - Depression

  • Anxiety (including Panic attacks, Separation Anxiety, Phobias)

  • OCD
  • ADHD
  • Academic Issues

  • Parenting coaching
  • Emotional Dysregulation/Anger Management
  • Self Esteem Issues

  • Personal development

  • Performance in sports
  • Relationships & Family Difficulties

  • Workplace Stress

  • Life Transitions
  • Healing from Past Experiences

Therapeutic approaches: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness Based Therapy, and Solution-focused therapy.

Schedule for Appointments:

  • Mondays 9am-4pm - Virtual only
  • Tuesdays 2pm-7pm - In person and virtual
  • Wednesdays: 12pm-5pm - In person and virtual
  • Thursdays: 10am-3:00pm - In person and virtual
  • Fridays: 10am-2:00pm - Virtual only

15 Minute Video Consultations on:

  • Thursdays 12pm-1pm

Clients I work with: Ages: Children (7+), adolescents, and adults (18-65). Concerns: - Depressi... Read More

I can help children and teens with:

  • Anxiety, including panic attacks, general anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety
  • Autism (levels 1-2)
  • ADHD
  • Academic challenges, including school avoidance/refusal
  • Anger management, behavioral issues, oppositional/defiant behavior
  • Depression
  • Emotional regulation
  • Family dynamics
  • Life transitions
  • Parenting coaching
  • Stress management
  • Sleep difficulties

I can help young adults (18-35 years old) with:

  • Anxiety/stress
  • Academic and career concerns
  • Burnout

Therapeutic approaches: - DBT - CBT - Narrative - Integrative - Solution focused - Emotion focused - Specifically for children: play therapy, and integrating art into therapy

Schedule for in person and virtual sessions:

  • Mondays 2-8pm - In person and virtual
  • Tuesdays 11-3 - virtual only
  • Thursdays: 2pm-8pm - In person and virtual
  • Fridays: 11am-5pm - In person and virtual
  • Every second Saturday 12-3pm - In person and virtual

15 Minute Video Consultations on: Mondays and Fridays from 12pm-2pm

Please note: Rafia currently has a waitlist for new clients: - looking to book appointments at 5pm or later - clients under 8 years of age

I can help children and teens with: Anxiety, including panic attacks, general anxiety, separa... Read More

Dr. Kurta is the owner and clinical director of Sherwood Psychology.

She offers Psychoeducational (e.g., dyslexia, learning disability), ADHD, Autism, Gifted and Psychological Assessments (e.g., anxiety, depression, OCD) for children and youth aged 6-19 years old.

Dr. Kurta also directly supervises our team of Registered Psychotherapists and Psychometrists, meeting with each regularly so that you receive the best possible care.

We look forward to working with you!

Dr. Kurta is the owner and clinical director of Sherwood Psychology. She offers Psychoeducationa... Read More

Ages: Children (8+), teens

Services: Psychological assessment + therapy

I can help with: - ADHD + attention challenges - Learning + academic difficulties - School anxiety, avoidance + test anxiety - Executive functioning (organization, planning, flexibility) - Behaviour + emotion regulation - Anxiety, stress, low mood - Social skills + bullying - Parenting strategies - Gifted/twice exceptional learners - Confidence + resilience - Excessive screen time

Approach: Warm, practical, and collaborative. I focus on strengths and skills that help kids feel confident and capable at home and school.

Therapies: CBT, ACT, and tailored strategies based on each client’s needs.

Schedule for in person and virtual sessions:

  • Mondays 3-8pm - In person and virtual
  • Fridays 1-5pm - In person and virtual

Credentials: Registered Psychologist. Supervised by Dr. Jessica Kurta as part of my advanced training in the Doctor of Education (School Psychology) program at the University of Toronto.

Ages: Children (8+), teens Services: Psychological assessment + therapy I can help with: - ADHD... Read More

Areas I Can Help With — Teens (12+) & Adults:

  • Anxiety, including General Anxiety and Health Anxiety
  • Panic attacks & panic disorder
  • ADHD
  • High-functioning autism
  • Depression (16+)
  • Emotion regulation
  • Anger management (16+)
  • Attachment challenges
  • Family & relationship issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Communication, assertiveness & boundaries

Additional Areas I Can Help Adults (18+):

  • OCD
  • Grief & loss
  • Workplace stress & burnout
  • Difficult Experiences, Trauma & PTSD

Therapeutic approaches: - DBT - CBT - Narrative - Mindfulness-based - Motivational Interviewing

Schedule for in person and virtual sessions:

  • Mondays 8am-12pm - In person and virtual
  • Wednesdays 1:30pm-6:30pm - In person and virtual
  • Thursdays: 9am-3pm - In person and virtual

15 Minute Video Consultations on:

  • Fridays between 9am-10am
  • Saturdays between 10am-11am

Areas I Can Help With — Teens (12+) & Adults: Anxiety, including General Anxiety and Heal... Read More

I offer VIRTUAL services only.

Clients I work with:

Ages: Teens (13+), adults aged 18-65

Concerns:

· Anxiety · ADHD · Depression · Academic Challenges · Grief/Loss · Self-esteem and self-worth issues · Healing from Past Experiences · Life Transitions · Relationship and Family Difficulties, Divorce · Emotional Regulation · Parenting · Workplace Stress and Burnout

Therapeutic approaches: CBT, Mindfulness Based Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy

Schedule:

  • Tuesdays from 10:00am-2:00pm Virtual only
  • Wednesdays from 12-8pm (excluding 2-4pm) Virtual only
  • Thursdays from 10:00am-2:00pm Virtual only

15 Minute Video Consultations can be booked:

· Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30am-10am

I offer VIRTUAL services only. Clients I work with: Ages: Teens (13+), adults aged 18-65 Conce... Read More

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