Registered Social Worker & Therapist in London, Ontario
About Suzanna
Suzanna offers individual and couples counselling. She supports adults who may be experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or difficulties affecting their mental health and overall well-being. She is passionate about helping people better understand themselves, develop healthy coping strategies, and navigate life's challenges. She has a particular interest in supporting women, including women of colour, who may be navigating cultural expectations, relationship dynamics, identity, self-confidence, and changes in their personal lives.
Suzanna believes counselling should be a comfortable and welcoming space where people feel heard, understood, and free to express themselves without judgment. She takes a supportive and collaborative approach, recognizing that everyone's experiences, backgrounds, and needs are different. Together, she works with clients to explore their concerns, identify their strengths, build practical coping skills, and work towards meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for them.
Suzanna is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor of Social Work from King's University College at Western University. She has experience supporting individuals with a range of mental health and social needs through community-based services, wellness programming, and individualized support.
Her professional experience includes providing psychoeducation, facilitating discussions around emotional regulation and self-care, and helping individuals develop skills to improve their overall well-being. She has also supported young adults and individuals navigating mental health challenges, while connecting people with appropriate community resources and services.
As a woman of colour who was born in Bangladesh and moved to Canada at the age of 12, Suzanna recognizes the importance of culturally responsive and inclusive mental health support. Her own experiences navigating different cultures and environments have shaped her appreciation for the ways cultural backgrounds, family expectations, and lived experiences can influence relationships, identity, and mental health. She strives to create a space where clients feel seen, respected, and comfortable bringing their whole selves into counselling.
Outside of her professional work, Suzanna values maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. She enjoys working out, staying active, and making time for her physical well-being. She is very family-oriented and enjoys spending quality time with loved ones. She is also a big animal lover, especially when it comes to cats, and shares her home with two of her own!
Therapy Modalities
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Strength-Based therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Specialties and Conditions
Anxiety, depression, stress, and workplace stress
Grief, loss, and bereavement
Addiction
Racial Identity
Trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic abuse or violence
Self-esteem, body image, and weight loss
Self-harming, and suicidal thoughts or behaviour
Relationship issues, and communication
Women’s Issues
Co-dependency
Career Counselling
Exposure Therapy
Aging
Geriatric Counselling
Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder (PBD)
Education, Certifications, and Credentials
Master of Social Work from University of Windsor
Bachelor of Social Work from King's University College at Western University.
Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your first session with Suzanna is focused on getting to know you. Together you will discuss what brings you to therapy, your current challenges, what you hope to achieve. There is no pressure to share anything you’re not ready to talk about. Together, you will outline a realistic, step-by-step plan tailored to your goals so you feel supported moving forward.
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Yes, as a Registered Social Worker (RSW), Suzanna’s services are covered by the majority of extended health insurance and workplace benefits plans in Ontario, such as Sun Life, Canada Life, OTIP, Manulife, Green Shield and much more. However, because every plan is unique, we always recommend giving a quick call to your insurance company to review your coverage for a Registered Social Worker.
Check out our Rates and Insurance page for more details about this, or call our clinic and talk to our administrator.
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Yes, Suzanna offers both secure virtual therapy (video in Jane App) for adults anywhere in Ontario, as well as in-person sessions at our clinic in London, Ontario in the Woodfield Neighbourhood on Waterloo street beside London Central Secondary School.
We use Jane App for our virtual sessions, which is fully encrypted and HIPAA/PHIPA compliant to ensure your complete privacy and confidentiality. Here’s the Jane Guide on joining your first virtual appointment.