Rom Malik
- Availability:
- Accepting New Clients
- Session Format:
In-Person Sessions
Online Therapy
Phone Sessions- Office Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (some weekends)
- Clientele:
- Adults, Teens, Couples
Contact Information
- Email:
- rom.malik@rogers.com
- Phone:
- 416-385-7777
- Address:
- 313 Danforth Avenue | 2nd Floor | Toronto | M4K 1N7
What we’ve experienced can shape how we feel about ourselves. It influences how we relate to others, and how we deal with stressors. Many roots of current symptoms originate from our past and cause behavioural patterns that have outlived their usefulness and which block our potential. Psychotherapy can bring these patterns into awareness, so that change can occur. Effective therapy relies upon a good connection between therapist and client. I provide a comfortable and safe place to explore your concerns.
Our work will explore how the past contains keys to understanding issues and symptoms you (and your partner, if in couples therapy) might be dealing with. And then we will work together to unlock or dismantle them.
Therapy can also assist with present-day matters such as perfectionism and feeling stuck. It can offer ongoing support navigating your way through work, family, and other situations.
My psychotherapy approach has been refined and optimized over 25 years of practice. Therapy begins with a personal history, following which we focus on your therapy goals.
In the history phase, (for couples, the history of each partner), we will explore memories, experiences, and interactions that have informed who you are today. This process allows you to take stock of your life and get to know yourself more deeply in a safe, empathic and non-judgmental setting. It also provides vital information that will allow me to help you most effectively.
Once we have looked at the relevant aspects of your past, we will begin to work through whatever concerns you wish to address. For example, if you are experiencing symptoms such as depression or anxiety, or want to focus on an area of stress in your life, our work will aim to reduce symptoms and build strength and support you getting through the stressors.
Individual clients of psychotherapy have reported increased self-understanding, liberation from their symptoms, greater self-expression, and the ability to stand up for themselves. Others have described enriched relationships and feeling empowered in overcoming life stressors.
Couples have reported benefits from clearing away past resentments and dismantling family-of-origin issues that impacted their communication and intimacy. Partners have resolved misperceptions and misunderstandings, and learned to communicate better.
I have completed a Master’s in Adult Counselling, after which I pursued a Ph.D. in Child and Adolescent Psychology, which focused on treating children and adolescents. My Master’s thesis explored conflicting needs for intimacy vs. identity in couples. In my Doctoral dissertation, I examined the factors contributing to satisfaction and dissatisfaction in police couples
I have clinical experience as a play therapist. This work in particular made me keenly aware of how early experiences shape children’s development, the effects of which can continue well into adulthood. This has been demonstrated again and again in my work with adults.
It’s an honour and privilege to be a catalyst for my clients’ empowerment, healing and growth.
For those looking for in-person sessions, I am located on the Danforth in Toronto, with a second location in Richmond Hill (10211 Yonge St, Ste 206).
I can be reached by phone at 416-385-7777. You may have to leave a message. You may also email me at rom.malik@rogers.com
I offer a brief no-charge phone consultation where you can let me know what you would like help with and your goals. I can tell you about the service and what you can expect. We can determine if we are a good fit and go from there.
I can be reached by phone at 416-385-7777. You may have to leave a message. I will return your call within 48 hours. You may also email me at rom.malik@rogers.com
For those looking for in-person sessions, I am located on the Danforth in Toronto, with a second location in Richmond Hill (10211 Yonge St, Ste 206).
I offer a brief no-charge phone consultation where you can let me know what you would like help with, what led to your decision to reach out for help now, and your goals. I can tell you about the service, what you can expect in working with me, and how I can help you. We can determine if we have a good fit and go from there.