Simren jhuty

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Simren Jhuty is a registered psychologist and the Founder and Clinical Director of Stride Psychology in Calgary. She is deeply committed to helping individuals break through mental barriers, negative thought patterns, and limiting beliefs that keep them feeling stuck. Through a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach, Simren guides her clients toward greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and authentic living.

Her work focuses on understanding the unconscious cycles and conditioning that influence emotions, behaviors, and decision-making. By helping clients uncover their true selves, she empowers them to live with greater ease, confidence, and alignment with their values. Whether addressing anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or personal growth, Simren provides a safe and supportive space for meaningful change.

In addition to counselling, Simren has extensive experience conducting psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She provides research-based recommendations tailored to each individual’s learning, development, and well-being. With a strong background in education and psychology, she also understands the challenges within the school system and supports families in navigating them effectively.

Qualifications:

Master’s of Science in Applied Paediatric Neuropsychology, University College London (UCL)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Calgary 

Professional Affiliations:

College of Alberta Psychologists 

Psychologists' Association of Alberta 

Languages:

• English
• Punjabi

My Areas of Specialty: 

• ADHD
• Stress
• Insomnia
• Chronic Pain
• Anxiety/Depression
• Specific Learning Disorders (ex. Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia)
• Career Uncertainty
• Relationship/Marital Issues/Divorce
• Trauma (i.e., PTSD, motor vehicle accidents, loss of a loved one, exposure to violence)
• Behavioural Disorders (i.e., Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder)

My Services: 

• Individual Counselling
• Psychoeducational Assessments
• ADHD Assessments  (Take our online ADHD test)
• Gifted Assessments
• Assessments For PDD/AISH Funding
• School Admissions Testing

My Therapeutic Approaches:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) 
• Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MSBR) Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Snanna Virk has a background in psychology and brings a thoughtful, compassionate, and structured approach to supporting individuals in building greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and lasting change.

She works primarily with adults who are navigating challenges related to emotional regulation, stress, attention, impulsivity, interpersonal relationships, and overall emotional well-being. Snanna also has experience supporting individuals with complex emotional and behavioural needs, including those engaging in self-harming behaviours.

In her work, Snanna draws on principles from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and ADHD coaching to help clients develop practical, evidence-informed skills. Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and goal-oriented, with a focus on helping clients build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and create meaningful, sustainable change.

Mental health coaching is a non-clinical, strengths-based service that supports individuals in working toward personal goals while navigating emotional and behavioural challenges. Snanna works collaboratively with clients to build skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationship patterns within a supportive and structured framework.

She is also the Founder of Kids Lead, a program focused on helping youth develop emotional regulation and social skills. In addition, Snanna has worked in educational, private, and non-profit settings, including CanLearn Society and Hull Services, and has facilitated mental health and wellness workshops for the City of Calgary and the Calgary Board of Education.

Qualifications:

Core Energy Coaching, iPEC

Energy Leadership, iPEC

Certifications:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Beck Institute
• CBT for Anxiety/Depression, Beck Institute
• ASSIST Suicide Intervention Training 
• Tattered Teddies- Preventing Suicide in Children

Languages:

• English
• Punjabi
• Hindi

My Areas Of Specialty:

• ADHD (Take our online ADHD test)
• Stress
• Divorce
• Career Uncertainty
• Social Skills 
• Emotional Dysregulation 
• Anxiety/Depression
• Chronic Disease Management 
• Self-Harming Behaviours 
• Relationship/Marital Issues 
• Trauma (i.e., loss of a loved one, exposure to violence)

My Services: 

• Individual Counselling/Coaching

My Coaching Approaches:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) 
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• ADHD Coaching
• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MSBR) Therapy
• Behavioural Coaching
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Tanvir Gill is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Tanvir has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Counselling. She has experience working in school and community based settings providing supports to children, adolescents, adults and parents. Tanvir has been trained in providing counselling, consultation, and psychoeducational services to children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with ADHD, learning disabilities, and co-occuring psychological issues. She draws on a trauma-informed and neurodevelopmental framework into her understanding of the presenting concerns of the clients and families she works with.  

Tanvir values creating a safe and supportive space for clients. She is a very compassionate and caring professional who understands that each client’s needs are unique. She practices from a client-centered and systemic lens and incorporates solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and cognitive behaviour therapy in her work. She has experience with, and is passionate about working with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Tanvir mainly provides counselling services to children, adolescents and parents, but also works with adults in her areas of focus.

Qualifications:

Master of Counselling, City University of Seattle
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Simon Fraser University

Professional Affiliations:

College of Alberta Psychologists 

Psychologists' Association of Alberta 

Languages:

• English
• Punjabi

My Areas of Specialty: 

• ADHD (Take our online ADHD test)
• Specific Learning disorders (ex. Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia)
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Self-esteem  
• Traumatic stress
• Peer conflict
• Parent-child conflict
• Life transitions/changes

My Services: 

• Individual counselling
• Parenting support
• Parent coaching and education

My Therapeutic Approaches:

• Person-Centered Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Family Systems Therapy

Harleen Toor is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She is deeply passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families better understand themselves and overcome the challenges that impact their emotional, academic, and social well-being. Through an integrative and compassionate approach, Harleen creates a safe and supportive space where clients feel understood, accepted, and encouraged to explore their strengths, emotions, and growth areas.

Her clinical work focuses on both assessment and therapy, with extensive experience conducting comprehensive psychoeducational, ADHD, and autism assessments for children, youth, and adults. Harleen provides clear, research-based recommendations to support learning, behavior, and emotional regulation at home, school, and work. She collaborates closely with parents, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that each individual’s unique needs are met with understanding and care.

Qualifications:

Master of Counselling Psychology, City University of Seattle

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sociology, Minor in Psychology, Mount Royal University

Professional Affiliations:

College of Alberta Psychologists 

Psychologists' Association of Alberta 

Certifications & Specialized Training:

• EMDR Basic Training
• Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) Certified
• ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
• ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised)
• Trauma-Informed Care & Brain Story Certification

Languages:

• English
• Punjabi

My Areas of Specialty: 

• ADHD (Take our online ADHD test)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Specific Learning disorders (ex. Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia)
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma and PTSD 
• Behavioural and Emotional Regulation
• School and Family Stressors 
• Relationship and Adjustment Difficulties

My Services: 

• Psychoeducational Assessments
• ADHD Assessments  (Take our online ADHD test)
• Gifted Assessments
• Autism Assessments 
• Counselling for Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Parenting
• School Consultation and Parent Coaching

My Therapeutic Approaches:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness-Based Strategies
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Pariza Fazal has been involved in psychological assessments in Calgary since 2021, first working as a psychometrist and now as a Registered Provisional Psychologist. She holds a Master of Science in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary.

Pariza specializes in ADHD, clinical and educational psychology, psychological assessment and intervention, developmental psychobiology, and the mental health and well-being of children and adults. She has experience working in private practice, research, and educational settings, and her research contributions have been recognized with multiple academic awards.

With over five years of experience in research, psychometrics, and crisis intervention, Pariza has developed strong skills in building rapport and creating a warm, supportive environment during both psychological testing and counselling. She strives to establish an empathetic and collaborative working relationship with every client, helping ensure that the assessment process is as comfortable, supportive, and informative as possible.

Qualifications:

Master of Science (MSc), School and Applied Child Psychology, University of Calgary

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, University of Calgary

Le Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) 

Professional Affiliations:

College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)

Psychologists' Association of Alberta (PAA)

Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA)

Areas of Specialty

• Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Mood Disorders (e.g., anxiety and depression)
• Intellectual Disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (e.g., Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia)
• Behavioural and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (e.g., Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Services

• Psychoeducational Assessments
• ADHD Assessments 
• Giftedness Assessments
• Assessments for PDD/AISH Funding
• School Admissions Testing
• Group Counselling/Intervention

Languages

• English
• French
• Urdu
• Hindi
• Gujarati

Marwah is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and a Registered Neurotherapist with BCN certification. She believes that the challenges we experience result from an incongruence within oneself often arises from the tension between heart and mind. Her therapeutic goal is to guide you on your journey and help you achieve a sense of balance. Through her therapeutic approach, she creates an environment where you feel comfortable, respected, understood, and acknowledged. She encourages exploration of the factors contributing to your struggles while ensuring you have the emotional freedom to share without fear of judgment. Marwah strives to provide a safe space for clients to explore, understand, and heal from underlying trauma and unmet needs that affect their lives. Marwah believes that by mastering your experiences, you master your life.

Qualifications:

Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Simon Fraser University 

Professional Affiliations:

College of Alberta Psychologists 

Psychologists' Association of Alberta 

Biofeedback Certification International Alliance

Languages:

• English
• Arabic

My Areas of Specialty: 

• ADHD (Take our online ADHD test)
• Anxiety/Depression
• Stress
• Chronic Pain
• Trauma 
• Emotional Dysregulation 
• Attachment Issues
• Grief 
• Intergenerational and Childhood Trauma
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Alienation, Societal Challenges & Systemic Oppression and Discrimination
• Cultural Struggles

My Services: 

• Individual Counselling (children, teens, adults, families) 
• Parenting support
• Parent coaching and education

My Therapeutic Approaches:

• Psychodynamic Therapy 
• Narrative Therapy
• Person-Centered Therapy 
• Mindfulness
• Attachment-Based Psychotherapy
• Play Therapy
• Somatic
• Biopsychosocial (Mind-Body Connection)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) 
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Nooreen Sidi is a highly skilled and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who is registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA). With over 10 years of diverse experience, she has helped countless children develop confidence in their communication skills, working across schools, clinics, and community settings. Her specialized expertise spans literacy, fluency, and social communication, enabling her to address a wide range of speech and language challenges with a personalized and evidence-based approach.

In addition to her work with children, Nooreen is deeply committed to fostering a collaborative environment with parents and other professionals. She regularly conducts engaging workshops, training sessions, and presentations aimed at equipping parents, educators, and fellow clinicians with practical strategies and tools to support children’s communication development. Nooreen actively contributes to professional development through lecturing and mentoring emerging SLPs and undergraduate teachers, sharing her knowledge and passion for empowering others. Her holistic approach emphasizes the importance of collaboration between families, professionals, and communities, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to connect, learn, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications:

Doctorate of Philosophy, Education, (Candidate), University College London

Masters in Speech and Language Therapy, City University London

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, McMaster University

Professional Affiliations:

 Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists 

Languages:

• English
• French

My Areas of Specialty: 

• Expressive and Receptive Language 
• Social Communication
• Motor Speech
• Fluency
• Articulation

My Services: 

• Speech and Language Assessments