Ripple Effect Psychotherapy

Find Support. Ottawa-Based Counselling Therapy.

Overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Receive professional support through evidence-based therapy to help you navigate challenges and move forward.

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming.

Whether you’re coping with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or struggling in relationships, you don’t have to face it alone. You may feel stuck in past trauma, burdened by intrusive thoughts, or disconnected from yourself and others. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to navigate these struggles with professional guidance.

Masood Suliman Ripple Effect Psychotherapy
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Hello, my name is Masood Suliman


...and I'm a Registered Psychotherapist in Ottawa offering in-person and virtual counselling therapy tailored to your unique needs. 


Through evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), we work together to help you build resilience and regain control of your life.


A Path to Growth

How Therapy Can Help You

Therapy provides a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and gain clarity, empowering you to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.

Coping with Anxiety & Depression

Learn practical tools to manage stress, negative thinking, and emotional overwhelm.


Counselling for PTSD & Trauma

Heal from past experiences that impact your daily life and emotional well-being.



Relationship Counselling

Navigate challenges with your partner, family, or friendships in a healthy, constructive way.


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Approach to Therapy

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Reshaping Thought Patterns



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling emotionally drained? CBT helps reframe negative thoughts, reduce stress, and improve coping skills. This practical, results-driven approach helps you manage emotions while learning to build healthier behaviors and responses.


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grow beyond trauma

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

If painful memories, intrusive thoughts, or emotional triggers hold you back, EMDR as a structured therapy approach is designed to help individuals process distressing memories. This proven therapy is effective for PTSD, childhood trauma, and distressing life events.


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Build A Better Future

Dive deeper into helpful tips, expert advice, and valuable insights through our blog articles, designed to guide you on your personal growth journey.

March 27, 2025
This blog post from March 2025 explores emotional dysregulation as a significant challenge for individuals with ADHD, going beyond common understandings of attention and focus difficulties. It explains how brain differences in ADHD contribute to intensified emotional reactions, difficulty shifting moods, and impulsive responses, including rejection sensitivity. The guide identifies common triggers for mood swings such as stress, lack of sleep, and criticism. Finally, it offers practical management strategies encompassing emotional awareness, coping techniques, establishing routines, exercise, sleep hygiene, and seeking support, while also recommending professional therapy for more significant difficulties.
March 27, 2025
This resource explains how Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects romantic relationships by detailing its impact on communication, trust, and emotional closeness. It outlines common PTSD symptoms and how these manifest in interpersonal dynamics,
How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationship: Couples Guide
March 27, 2025
Building a happy, fulfilling relationship takes work, and one of the most important things you can do is set clear, healthy boundaries. Boundaries help both partners feel respected, understood, and emotionally safe. In this article, we’ll explore what healthy boundaries look like, why they matter, and how you can set them in your own relationship.

Start Your Journey Today

You deserve support. Book a free consultation to see if therapy is the right fit for you. Sessions are available in-person in Ottawa or online for your convenience.