Life can be challenging and sometimes everywhere we turn we find hardships, isolation, misunderstanding, and frustration with multiple obstacles in our path and no solutions in sight. I am available to help you work through this. I am here to truly listen with compassion, understand you, and support you. We can work together to find you relief from what you are experiencing.
In sessions with me you will experience warmth, empathy, a nonjudgmental and safe environment. In my client-centered approach I focus on building trust while showing you unconditional acceptance and care. We will collaborate together in partnership to increase insight, learn adaptive skills, and foster your growth to help you make healthy changes in your life.
My approach is eclectic as I fully appreciate your uniqueness, your lifestyle, history, culture, and worldview, and seek to tailor therapy to best suit your individuality.
Most importantly I want you to know that I care about your life, health, happiness, and overcoming your struggles.
So, reach out when you're ready and we will walk together on your mental health journey towards healing and wellness.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: English, Punjabi, Urdu
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Education & Credentials
Nadia Malik
- Female
- License # 17455
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2024
Education: I have my Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and my undergraduate Honors degree in Psychology from Queen’s University. I have been working in the medical field for the past 15 years.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $140 per 50-minute Individual Therapy Session & $210 per 75-minute Couples Therapy Session
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- This usually applies to those on disability, unemployment, students, and single mothers. However, this list is not exhaustive so please inquire if you are having financial difficulties as you may be eligible. I will be glad to assist you in any way that I can.
- Accepts Insurance
- Please ensure your insurance covers Registered Psychotherapist. After your session your credit card (which is kept on file) is charged for the session and a paid invoice is emailed to you which you can then submit to insurance for reimbursement.
Nadia Malik Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Toronto, ON M6R 3A6 and Richmond Hill, ON
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Video Therapy Via Zoom