Jaswir Dhillon, M.A., RP
Helping Individuals & Couples Heal Trauma and Build Meaningful Connections in Ottawa & Across Ontario
Are you looking to understand yourself more deeply and create meaningful change in your life? I’m Jaswir Dhillon, a Registered Psychotherapist supporting individuals and couples in Ottawa and across Ontario to heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, and cultivate lasting well-being.
I help clients move through a range of challenges and life experiences, including:
- Childhood & Intergenerational Trauma: Work through painful past experiences and free yourself from patterns that no longer serve you.
- Relationship Challenges: Strengthen communication, repair trust, and rebuild connection in your most important relationships.
- Self-Esteem & Identity: Develop confidence, embrace your authentic self, and feel more grounded in who you are.
- Anxiety & Depression: Find relief from overwhelming emotions and discover strategies that bring steadiness and hope.
- ADHD & Emotional Regulation: Build skills to manage attention, energy, and emotions so daily life feels more balanced and manageable.
To support this work, I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches that help you explore your experiences and foster meaningful change:
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Parts Work: Ego-State Therapy & Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Somatic Therapy: Somatic Experiencing & Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Experiential Therapies
- Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
- The Gottman Method
About Me
Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 14 years as a consulting environmental engineer. This career shift grew from a deep calling to help others navigate life’s complexities with awareness, resilience, and self-compassion.
My engineering background gives me a unique understanding of the pressures faced by high-performing professionals, including stress, burnout, perfectionism, and the search for meaning and balance.
Alongside psychotherapy, I’m also a certified yoga and meditation teacher. These mind-body practices are woven into my work, helping clients access deeper self-awareness and healing.
As a South Asian (Punjabi) woman, immigrant, and mother, I know firsthand how identity, culture, and lived experience shape your journey. In my practice, every part of you is welcomed and celebrated, especially the parts that haven’t always been accepted or understood.
Therapy Rooted In Connection
I believe in the healing power of authentic human connection. I show up as a real person in the therapy room, creating a safe space for you to do the same. Nothing is too messy or too much. Together, we explore your experiences with compassion and curiosity, moving toward self-acceptance and inner strength.
Credentials
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University
- Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering – McGill University
- Registered Psychotherapist in Good Standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Let’s Connect!
Jaswir is currently accepting new clients for individual and couples therapy, as well as psychotherapists in their Qualifying stage and intern students seeking clinical supervision. Take the next step in your healing journey and professional growth by reaching out to Jaswir today!