Registered psychologists in Ontario
Doctoral-level care, delivered with warmth
Evidence-based psychological treatment for adults, adolescents and couples.
Virtual therapy across Ontario.
Contact us for more information
Talk to our team to discuss whether our clinic is a good fit for you.
647-203-1468
What we're about
Clinically astute and deeply human.
Discourse Psychology Centre was founded on the belief that good therapy is both evidence-based and deeply human. Too often, people give up on care that is one without the other: clinically sharp but cold, or warm, but not based on evidence.
Our name reflects our work. Meaningful change happens through intentional dialogue. It can look like a person in conversation with their own patterns, partners rebuilding connection, or a client sitting with a clinician who takes their role seriously.
What Makes us Different
Four things you can count on.
Doctoral Clinicians
Care is delivered, or supervised, by a registered psychologist (C.Psych.). Psychologists are among the most highly trained mental health professionals in Ontario, and licensed to assess, diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
Evidence-Based
We only use psychological approaches that have real research support, including transdiagnostic and disorder-specific treatments as appropriate. Our clinicians also keep up with the science to ensure treatments maintain a standard.
Culturally & Personally Responsive
Your background, values, and faith are treated as essential context in treatment planning. Your experiences add richness to the treatment and are not unnecessarily pathologized.
Accessible
We’re committed to removing barriers to treatment to ensure most people can access quality care. Our virtual services remove challenges with commute, waitlist, and distance from a therapist that understands you – wherever you are in the province.
Our Approach
Tailored to you, not to a rigid protocol.
Care is always evidence-based and guided by ongoing formulation. All All treatments, including individual therapy and couples therapy, are tailored, reviewed, and adjusted to you.
Care is culturally sensitive to ensure respect and treatment adherence.
Depending on your needs, treatment may draw on:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Meet the Team
Our Highly Trained Clinicians
Our clinicians are either doctorally-trained registered psychologists or supervised trainees on their way to becoming psychologists.
They bring warmth and clinical expertise that you can trust.
Ph.D., C.Psych.
Psychologist & Clinic Director
Belal is a registered Psychologist who completed his Ph.D. at the University of Manitoba and his clinical residency at CAMH. His research on cross-cultural mental health has been featured in international journals. He works with adults, teens (15+), and couples using CBT, DBT, EFT, and psychodynamic therapy.
Ph.D., C.Psych.
Psychologist
Parky is a Clinical Psychologist who completed his Ph.D. at Toronto Metropolitan University. He did his clinical residency at CAMH, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship from the internationally renowned Sleep Health and Insomnia Program at Stanford Medicine. He treats adults using CBT, DBT, EFT and CBT-I approach.
Ms. Marlee Salisbury
M.A. Ph.D. (Cand.)
Clinical Psychology Trainee
Not currently accepting new clients.
Marlee is a Ph.D. Candidate in York University’s Clinical Developmental Psychology program. She completed her Master’s at the University of Manitoba. Her research on parenting has been featured in international journals. She works with kids, adults & teens using CBT, EFT, Psychodynamic and attachment-oriented approaches.
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Expertise, Research & Community
Active well beyond the therapist's chair.
Dr. Belal Zia
Culture, Religion, Suicide and Mental Health
Published in leading venues including JAMA Psychiatry, and with a forthcoming co-authored book on Islamic Contemplation and a chapter in the APA handbook for Muslim Mental Health.
He also speaks publicly on mental health literacy and stigma, delivers community workshops, and sits on advisory committees for several community mental health initiatives in Canada and the US.
Dr. Parky Lau
The Psychology of Sleep
Author of over a dozen academic publications on sleep in prestigious journals, including Journal of Affective Disorders and two books: The Insomnia Paradox and Room for Therapy.
He consults for companies developing initiatives to improve sleep, and has taught courses through Stanford Continuing Studies and the LIFE institute.
All clinicians are registered with, or supervised by psychologists registered with, the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO).
FAQs
How do I begin therapy?
You may submit an inquiry through our Contact page, send an email to admin@discoursepsychology.ca, or call our clinic at 647-203-1468. Once you call, we will schedule a brief consultation with a clinician to determine fit and availability, before scheduling an initial appointment.
Do I need a doctor's referral to see a psychologist?
At Discourse Psychology Centre, we do not require a physician referral to access our services. Some extended health benefit plans may request a physician referral before they reimburse you for services.
Are psychological services covered by OHIP?
Psychological services in private practice are not covered by OHIP. However, many extended health insurance plans cover services provided by a Registered Psychologist (C.Psych.) or clinicians operating under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist. Contact your health insurance provider to see if our services will be covered.
How are virtual therapy sessions delivered?
All services are provided virtually to clients across Ontario. At Discourse Psychology Centre, we use secure email and encrypted telehealth platforms for all services. These platforms allow us to balance privacy, accessibility and continuity of care.
Options are available for phone appointments as well.