Saha Psychotherapy Ottawa
About
Saha Psychotherapy is a welcoming, bilingual group practice in Ottawa offering psychotherapy for individuals and couples seeking meaningful change. Registered psychotherapists provide in-person sessions at the clinic on Woodroffe Avenue and secure virtual therapy across Ontario in English and French. The team supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, chronic pain, emotional regulation, and life transitions with depth, care, an...
Services & pricing
Individual psychotherapy — in-person (Ottawa)
One-to-one sessions at 1415 Woodroffe Avenue for teens and adults. English and French depending on clinician. Integrates CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and body-based techniques tailored to your goals.
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Individual psychotherapy — virtual (Ontario)
Secure virtual individual therapy across Ontario. Several associates offer evening and flexible scheduling, including bilingual French/English options.
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Virtual couples counselling
Led exclusively by Terri Tuckerman, RP (Qualifying). Structured support for communication, trust, intimacy, conflict, and relational growth. English; virtual across Ontario.
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Pain reprocessing therapy
Specialized psychosomatic and mindfulness-based work for chronic pain and medically unexplained symptoms. Helps retrain brain-body pain pathways and restore function. Provided exclusively by Catherine Gendron, in-person or virtual.
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Clinical supervision for psychotherapists
Personalized supervision for psychotherapists building private practice, offered by Catherine Gendron. Guidance on clinical identity, structure, and professional growth.
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Specialties
Our Team
Catherine Gendron
Clinical Director | Registered Psychotherapist | Meditation Teacher
Owner and Clinical Director of Saha Psychotherapy. Catherine is a Registered Psychotherapist and Meditation Teacher (Prana Shanti, Devinder Kaur) who works with adults navigating burnout, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, and emotion management. She combines psychotherapy with mindfulness-based treatments to help clients connect mind and body, build resilience, and create lasting change. She is known for a direct yet compassionate approach. Credentials: RP (CRPO), BA Psychology (University of Ottawa), M.Ed. Counselling Psychology (University of Ottawa). Currently accepting VAC/RCMP clients and pain reprocessing therapy clients.
Marie-Pier Couture
Associate | Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor offering virtual individual therapy in English and French. Marie-Pier supports adults with mindfulness and meditation, emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and interpersonal issues, self-esteem, work-home balance, and communication. Credentials: RP (CRPO), CCC (CCPA), B.Soc.Sc. Criminology & Psychology (University of Ottawa), M.Ed. Counselling Psychology (University of Ottawa). Virtual only; limited availability.
Denise McMillan
Associate | Registered Psychotherapist & Certified Yoga Teacher
Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Yoga Therapist trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Denise helps clients with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, coping skills, life transitions, relationships, ADHD, trauma, parenting and family issues, anger management, and perinatal mental health. She integrates breathing practices, grounding techniques, and meditation when helpful. Credentials: RP (CRPO), Certified Yoga Therapist (Yoga Therapy Toronto), BA Honours English & History (University of Toronto), Diploma in Psychotherapy (Ontario Psychotherapy & Counseling Program).
Gabriela Dagenais
Associate | Registered Nurse Psychotherapist
Registered Nurse Psychotherapist offering mental health psychotherapy and life and career coaching. Gabriela uses DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and attachment-based therapy. She supports burnout prevention, compassion fatigue, trauma, depression, anxiety, career guidance, and relationship concerns including polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships. Credentials: RN Psychotherapist (CNO), BScN (University of Ottawa).
Terri Tuckerman
Associate | Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who leads virtual couples counselling at Saha Psychotherapy. Terri supports teens (13+), adults, and couples with anxiety, depression, intimacy concerns, parenting, boundaries, communication, life transitions, self-esteem, identity, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. Credentials: RP(Q) (CRPO), BA Family Studies (Western University), MA Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University), Early Childhood Education (Fanshawe College).
Melissa Sauve M.Ed.
Associate | Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist offering individual therapy in English and French. Melissa supports adults with anxiety, depression, perinatal and postpartum mental health, chronic pain, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, and grief. Credentials: RP (CRPO), BA Psychology (Universite du Quebec en Outaouais), MA Counseling Psychology (University of Ottawa).
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Ottawa
1415 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1:Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes. Saha Psychotherapy offers secure virtual individual therapy across Ontario and virtual couples counselling in English. Several team members also offer in-person sessions at the Ottawa clinic on Woodroffe Avenue.
Q2:Where is the Ottawa clinic located?
In-person sessions are at 1415 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V9. Free parking is available on site.
Q3:Is the practice bilingual?
Yes. Individual therapy is available in English and French, in person and virtually depending on the clinician. Marie-Pier Couture and Melissa Sauve offer French/English virtual services.
Q4:Who provides couples counselling?
Virtual couples counselling is led by Terri Tuckerman, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Sessions focus on communication, trust, intimacy, and practical tools for healthier relationships.
Q5:What is pain reprocessing therapy?
Pain reprocessing is a specialized service by Catherine Gendron for chronic pain and medically unexplained symptoms. It uses psychosomatic and mindfulness-based approaches to retrain nervous system responses to pain.
Q6:Do you work with teens?
Yes. Terri Tuckerman supports teens aged 13 and up, in addition to adults and couples.
Q7:Does Catherine Gendron accept all new clients?
Per the practice website, Catherine is currently accepting VAC/RCMP clients and pain reprocessing therapy clients. Other associates are accepting new individual therapy clients.
Q8:Do you accept insurance?
The practice asks about insurance coverage when you inquire. Contact info@sahapsychotherapy.com with your provider details to confirm coverage and next steps.
Q9:What are your clinic hours?
The Ottawa clinic is generally open Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Individual clinicians may offer additional virtual hours.
Q10:How do I book an appointment?
Email info@sahapsychotherapy.com or use the contact form at sahapsychotherapy.com. The team will help match you with the right clinician.
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Certifications
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
College of Nurses of Ontario (RN Psychotherapists)
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCC)