Accepting new clients
Sanjeev Jhamat
Registered Provisional Psychologist | He/Him
Sanjeev is a Registered Provisional Psychologist supporting teens, adults, older adults, and couples with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, emotional regulation, relationship concerns, stress, burnout, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, self-esteem, and identity. His background in sport psychology includes mental skills development, performance enhancement, and support through injury recovery and return to sport. He also welcomes individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents (MVA) and clients from diverse cultural and BIPOC communities.
What Therapy with Sanjeev Feels Like
Sanjeev believes effective therapy requires both understanding and direction. While reducing distress is important, he also helps clients identify the patterns, beliefs, experiences, and behaviours that may be contributing to their difficulties. From there, counselling becomes an active process of developing new ways of responding, strengthening existing resources, and translating insight into meaningful changes outside of the therapy room.
His therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, structured, and practical. Sanjeev recognizes that two people experiencing similar concerns may have very different histories, strengths, circumstances, and goals. For this reason, he does not approach therapy with a predetermined formula. Treatment is individualized and developed collaboratively, with interventions selected according to each client's needs, values, strengths, and readiness for change.
Clients working with Sanjeev can expect thoughtful conversations alongside purposeful therapeutic work. He values helping clients understand what is happening, why certain patterns may continue, and—most importantly—what can realistically be done differently. His aim is not simply to provide strategies for the next difficult moment, but to help clients develop greater confidence in their ability to navigate challenges independently over time.
A Bit More About Sanjeev
Therapy Superpower
Sanjeev’s greatest strength is creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and safe while providing practical direction. He helps clients understand the connections between their past experiences, current patterns, and future goals, supporting meaningful insight and sustainable change.
Guiding Values
Compassion, authenticity, curiosity, respect, and evidence-based practice guide Sanjeev’s work. He believes every client deserves dignity, care without judgment, and support that builds confidence in the possibility of change. He balances empathy with practical strategies to help clients move toward the life they want to live.
Favourite Quote
“You cannot change what you do not understand, and you cannot heal what you continue to hide.”
Author unknown
Outside of Work
Outside of psychology, Sanjeev enjoys strength training, walking, songwriting, and creating original Christian music. He loves reading and learning about human behaviour, leadership, and personal growth. Spending quality time with his family and his faith community is also an important part of his life.
Languages
Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
Communities
• South Asian and multicultural communities
• Immigrants and newcomers
• Cultural identity and belonging
• Christian and faith-based communities
• Men’s mental health
• Individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds
Area of Specialization
• Trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD): Treatment and Recovery Support
Fun Fact
People are often surprised by how much Sanjeev enjoys learning. Whether he is reading research, developing clinical skills, or exploring creative projects like songwriting, he stays curious about how people grow, heal, and find meaning. That curiosity carries into his work, where he approaches each client’s story with openness and a belief in the possibility of growth.
Works With
Teens
Adults
Older Adults
Couples
BIPOC
LGBTQ2+
MVA Clients
Focus Areas
• Trauma & PTSD
• Couples. Relationship Concerns & Life Transitions
• Anxiety, Stress & Burnout
• BIPOC, Cultural Identity & Immigration Experiences
• Depression & Emotional Regulation
• Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery
• Sports Psychology
Approach
Warm, collaborative, structured, and practical
Evidence based psychological practice
Individualized to each client’s needs, values, strengths, circumstances, and readiness for change
Focused on understanding patterns while translating insight into meaningful behavioural change
Availability
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sundays: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Offers WEEKEND appointments and accepting NEW counselling clients
Professional Summary
Sanjeev holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from DAV University in India and completed additional psychology coursework through Athabasca University in Canada. His education and professional experience in both countries inform his understanding of how culture, family, identity, and lived experience shape mental health.
His clinical work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), mindfulness-based interventions, trauma-informed approaches, and Gottman Method principles. His additional training includes trauma, grief, suicide intervention, behavioural change, and complex mental health concerns. He also brings a background in sport psychology, supporting mental skills development, performance, and injury recovery.
Sanjeev provides counselling services in multiple languages including in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Sanjeev Supports Clients Experiencing
Anxiety, Mood, and Emotional Well-Being
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Panic Disorder
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Fears and Phobias
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Anger Management
• Emotional Regulation
• Mental Disorders
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Suicide Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
Trauma, Abuse, Grief, and Stress
• Trauma and PTSD
• Complex Trauma and C-PTSD
• Acute Stress and Post-Traumatic Reactions
• Childhood and Relational Trauma
• Abuse, Including Emotional and Psychological Abuse
• Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence
• Motor Vehicle Accident Trauma
• Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
• Adjustment Disorder
• Stress and Burnout
• Workplace Stress
• Caregiver Stress and Compassion Fatigue
Relationships and Social Connection
• Relationship Issues
• Couples Counselling
• Communication and Boundary Issues
• Codependency
• Loneliness
• Social Isolation
Neurodevelopmental, Personality, and Behavioural Concerns
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Intellectual Disability
• Learning Disabilities
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Behavioural Issues
Identity, Life Changes, and Health-Related Concerns
• Self-Esteem
• Life Transitions
• Men’s Mental Health and Men’s Issues
• Women’s Issues
• Spirituality
• Chronic Pain: Psychological Coping
• Insomnia and Sleep Difficulties
• Weight Loss
Addictions and Substance Use
• Behavioural Addictions and Compulsive Behaviours
• Pornography Use Concerns and Out-of-Control Sexual Behaviours
• Gambling Addiction
• Gaming, Internet, and Social Media Use Concerns
• Alcohol Use Concerns
• Substance Use Concerns, Where Appropriate
• Relapse Prevention and Recovery Maintenance
• Harm Reduction and Recovery Goals
• Relationship and Lifestyle Changes in Recovery
Therapeutic Modalities
Sanjeev’s work is grounded in evidence-based practice and tailored to each client’s needs, goals, strengths, values, and readiness for change.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Person-Centred Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Strengths-Based Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
Trauma-Informed Care
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Group Counselling
Christian Counselling (upon client request)
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Sports Psychology
Exposure Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Positive Psychology
Addictions
Credentials
Academic Background
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology, DAV University, India (2021)
Additional Psychology Coursework, Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada (2024)
Certifications & Trainings
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1
Trauma-Informed Care
Professional Ethics
Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment & Crisis Management
Indigenous Awareness
Motivational Interviewing
What makes you “Authentically” you?
Getting to Know the Real Sanjeev
Sanjeev enjoys conversations that go beyond the surface. He asks plenty of “why” questions and reads widely about human behaviour, leadership, and personal growth. Learning is something he chooses in his own time, driven by curiosity about how people understand themselves, navigate challenges, and find meaning.
His own life has involved significant change. After completing his psychology education in India, Sanjeev continued his professional journey in Canada. Starting again in another country brought experiences of uncertainty, adaptation, and rebuilding a sense of belonging. It deepened his appreciation for how culture, family, relationships, and personal values influence our choices and the support we need.
Faith, family, and meaningful relationships are central to Sanjeev’s life. His Christian faith and connection with his faith community are important to him. He values humility, honesty, discipline, and compassion, and makes a conscious effort to live by those values while continuing to learn from his experiences.
Creativity offers him another way to express himself. Sanjeev writes songs and creates original Christian music, giving emotions, ideas, and experiences a form that everyday conversation sometimes cannot. He also enjoys listening to calm music, cooking, travelling, and spending time with the people closest to him.
Strength training has been part of his life for many years. He appreciates the routine and discipline it requires, along with the reminder that progress takes patience. Showing up consistently, adjusting when something is not working, and recognizing small improvements are lessons he carries beyond the gym.
In conversation, Sanjeev is warm, curious, and down to earth. He takes his work seriously and values a therapeutic relationship where clients can ask questions, share uncertainty, and speak honestly. He welcomes humour when it fits and understands that trust takes time.
Sanjeev’s belief in growth comes from both his professional work and his own experience of adapting to change. He knows that people can feel stuck while still wanting something different. He brings patience, practical support, and respect for each client’s pace, helping them understand their experiences and work toward changes that matter to them.
