Being here is a really big step and we are so proud of you!
If you're on this page, chances are you're carrying something heavy. Maybe it's anxiety that follows you around like a shadow, or stress that makes you have sleepless nights. Maybe you feel lonely in a room full of people, or stuck in your own head with no off switch for all the overthinking. For some, it's this low-level numbness while for others, it's full-blown exhaustion that a good night's sleep never seems to touch. You're not broken, and you're definitely not alone in this. More people than you'd ever guess are fighting the same battles behind closed doors.
We understand that life is already packed. Work, family, keeping up with chores; adding "find a therapist" to the list can feel like one more thing you're failing at. That's why we keep things convenient. No waiting rooms, no fighting traffic. Just you, in your comfiest clothes, in a space where you actually feel safe to talk. If you prefer to have in-person sessions, we are warmly open to you in Barrie Ontario.
If you're curious, if something here feels like it might be for you, reach out. Send an email, make a call, whatever's easier. We can just chat about what's going on, no pressure, no judgment. Just two humans figuring out what might help.
At Ahurewa Therapy, we believe healing happens when you actually feel seen. Understood. Not as a checklist of symptoms, but as a whole person with a life, a background, and experiences that have shaped you.
Our work is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, which is just a thoughtful way of saying we get that culture, faith, family dynamics, identity, and everything you've been through actually matters when it comes to your mental health. Representation matters too, our psychotherapists are mainly from the South Asian background, so we deeply understand the obstacles of navigating multiple cultures, family expectations, and that unique pressure many of us carry between worlds.
We offer therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children across Ontario through secure virtual sessions. No judgment, no one-size-fits-all approach. Just real, evidence-based support that meets you where you are. Our focus isn't on "fixing" you, because you're not broken. It's about creating a space where you feel safe enough to drop the mask, learn some skills that actually help, and reconnect with the strength that's already in you.
We're here to make care more accessible, more human, and more within reach. Because everyone deserves support that actually feels like support.
Meet Our Compassionate Practitioners
A compassionate team dedicated to supporting your unique journey toward healing and growth.
Ambreen Agha RSW, MSW, Psychotherapist
Ambreen is known for her kind, warm, and thoughtful approach to therapy, prioritizing trust, safety, and genuine connection in each session. She practices with strong ethics and integrity, creating a respectful and non-judgmental space where clients can feel at ease. As an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, Ambreen is deeply passionate about helping clients build a compassionate relationship with their inner world. She supports this work with authenticity, creativity, lightheartedness, and gentle humor, believing that meaningful change happens when people feel both understood and empowered. With years of experience and a commitment to ongoing learning, Ambreen works with adults from diverse backgrounds, identities, cultures, and faiths, offering inclusive care that supports clients in living more present, connected, and meaningful lives.
Naila Tariq- Psychotherapist
Naila is a Registered Psychotherapist with a background in Clinical Psychology and over five years of experience in the mental health field. She brings a thoughtful, supportive approach to her work, with a strong focus on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Naila works collaboratively with clients to gently identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical, meaningful tools for resilience and lasting change. Mindfulness is an integral part of her practice, offering accessible ways to build greater presence, clarity, and self-compassion in everyday life.
Meet Our Social Work / Psychotherapy Intern
Mydah Bhalli RSW
Mydah Bhalli is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and MSW candidate at York University. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work in 2025 and is currently continuing her clinical training through her Master’s program. Mydah brings a calm, warm, and collaborative presence to her work, and values creating a space where clients feel safe, heard, and supported. She has experience working as an instructor therapist in the Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) field, supporting children with disabilities aged 4 to 13. This work shaped her understanding of behaviour as meaningful communication, approached with curiosity and care rather than judgment. Under supervision, Mydah supports clients through psychotherapy with a focus on building self-awareness, resilience, and practical tools for everyday life. She believes healing happens through collaboration, compassion, and working at a pace that feels respectful. Outside of therapy, Mydah enjoys reading (The Nightingale is a favourite), travelling, baking, and spending time with loved ones, experiences that help keep her grounded and connected, both personally and professionally.
I have had the pleasure of working with Ambreen Agha as her client for over a year now. She is an incredible therapist and practitioner. What I admire about her the most is she is constantly learning new modalities and healing techniques to help her clients. Her approach is gentle and graceful yet she doesn’t shy away from holding up a mirror for you when you need it most. Her gift is her ability to create emotional safety for her clients which as a practitioner is the most important thing to start the healing journey. I have had many breakthroughs and transformations during our time together especially in my relationship with myself, my wife and as father. You are in safe hands with her.
-Ghulam Ahmad (Personal Coach)
“Self Acceptance is the ongoing process of welcoming all Parts and banishing none. When we pursue the ideal of self acceptance we also gain the freedom to live by curiosity, exploration and inclusion."
- Richard C Schwartz & Martha Sweezy Internal Family Systems
Populations
16+ Adults
Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside — but internally exhausted.
You might be experiencing:
Anxiety or chronic overthinking
Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Trauma responses or unresolved past experiences
Depression or low motivation
Stress that shows up physically (sleep issues, tension, headaches)
Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed therapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches, we work to understand not just symptoms, but the patterns underneath them.
Healing isn’t about “fixing” you.
It’s about understanding the parts of you that adapted to survive.
Couples & Families
Relationships can be one of our greatest sources of comfort — and also our deepest triggers.
I offer couples therapy in Barrie and online across Ontario for partners who are:
Stuck in recurring conflict
Struggling with communication
Navigating betrayal or trust issues
Experiencing emotional distance
Preparing for marriage
Working through family or cultural pressures
Our approach integrates IFS-informed couples work, attachment theory, and practical communication tools. The goal isn’t to decide who’s right. It’s to understand what’s happening beneath the cycle.
Our Approach in Therapy
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy(DBT)
Person Centered
Trauma Informed
Strength-based Therapy
Emotion Focued Therapy (EFT)
Faith-Centered Approach
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Areas of Focus
Parenting
Trauma
Depression/Anxiety
Grief/Loss
Racial Identity
Spirituality
Self-esteem
Interpersonal/relationship issues
Family issues
School/work stress
Crisis Information & Resources
Kids Help Phone
If you are in crisis or in need of immediate assistance, you can contact Kid's Help Phone Toll Free 24/7 at 1 800 668 6868, or Text CONNECT to 68 68 68 from your mobile device, and a certified counsellor will assist you!
York Support Services Network
If you are in crisis or in need of immediate assistance, you can contact York Support Services Networks Community Crisis Response Team by dialing their Toll Free Number: 1 866 323 7785 (York Region) or 1 855 310 2673 (Simcoe County).
Local Emergency Department
If you are at risk of harming yourself or others, call 911 or go to your local emergency department at the nearest hospital.
Youth Mobile Crisis Response Team Simcoe County
If you are under 17, are experiencing sadness, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, aggressive and threatening behaviour, OR if you have concerns about your teen who is under the age of 17, because they are exhibiting disturbing or unusual behaviour, please contact the Crisis Line at: 1 888 893 8333
Assaulted Women's Helpline
If you are in Ontario, are a woman and have experienced abuse of any kind and are in need of support, please contact the 24/7 telephone helpline Toll Free at 1 866 863 0511.
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
If you are feeling sad, distressed and are in need support, call the Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1 855 242 3310 (Crisis Line). Support is available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English and French.
“It’s not the potential stressor, but how we perceive it and how we handle it that determines whether or not it will lead to stress.”
-Dr. Martin Seligman