Shanuja Manoratnam, RP

Hi! I’m Shanuja, a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I offer in-person and virtual therapy, with a particular focus on supporting young adults navigating anxiety, self-esteem, and interpersonal issues. I understand that therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve spent most of your life prioritizing the needs of others, minimizing your emotions, or feeling caught between different values and expectations. My goal is to create a warm and non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace. My approach to therapy is culturally sensitive, collaborative, and compassionate. I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy, to help clients better understand patterns in their emotions, relationships, and self-perception while also developing practical tools to navigate day-to-day challenges. Above all, I want clients to feel that they do not have to navigate their experiences alone. Outside of therapy, I enjoy traveling, spending time in nature, exploring cozy cafés, and learning tennis. Clinician competencies: • ADHD • Anger • Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Behavioural Management for Children • Bipolar Disorder • Borderline Personality Disorder • Burnout • Depression/Major Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia • Emotion Regulation • Non-substance/behavioural addictions • Pain Management • Panic Disorders • Perfectionism • Performance Anxiety • Premenstrual Syndrome • Procrastination • Relationship issues • Seasonal Affective Disorder • Self-Esteem • Social Anxiety • Stress • Test Anxiety • Trauma/PTSD Populations served: • Adolescents • Adults • Family Health Teams • LGBTQIAS2+ community Treatment modalities: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Compassion Therapy • Dialectical Behavior Therapy • Narrative Therapy • Solutions Focused Treatment • Trauma informed treatment • BIPOC Treatment Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak with our intake team at 416-363-4228 for more information.