Umoja Psychotherapy
(c/o Peterkin & Poopalarajah Psychotherapy Professional Corporation Inc.)
will be providing psychotherapy and mental health counselling services, which include the assessment and treatment of cognitive, behavioural and/or emotional disturbances & disorders, delivered through a therapeutic relationship based on verbal or non-verbal communication (in accordance with the Psychotherapy Act, 2007, c. 10, Schedule R, Section 3).
Our Team
Life can be difficult to navigate, with many obstacles to face and overcome. At UMOJA PSYCHOTHERAPY, we create a safe space for everyone and are here to listen and help navigate those very obstacles. If you struggle with your mental health, and are looking for resources on how to cope with experiences past or present, there is a place for you here. I want to help you work through and find solutions to the struggles that are currently affecting your mental health. I have worked with people from all walks of life, with different religious and spiritual beliefs, varying socioeconomic statuses, BIPOC persons and persons from the LGBTQ2+ community. In my spare time, I enjoy writing poetry, reading fiction novels and books pertaining to psychotherapy, and going to the gym.
Andrew Peterkin M.DIV
Registered Psychotherapist
COO of Umoja Psychotherapy
Director
Co-Founder
Andrew Peterkin, M. Div, RP
My name is Umesh Poopalarajah - Co-Founder and CEO of UMOJA Psychotherapy. The word UMOJA is derived from Swahili as the term for UNITY - which is a key feature of our psychotherapeutic practice. The purpose of UMOJA PSYCHOTHERAPY is to help individuals find strength in unity through the exploration and understanding of the relationship between the mind and body following various life changes and challenges. We value ourselves in undertaking a person-centered approach to psychotherapy and mental health counselling, which allows for the utilization of multiple treatment methods to ensure the unique needs of each client are met, respectively. We are passionate professionals who are eager to provide our services to individuals who often feel misrepresented and unheard in our society, without any discrimination towards lifestyle. Fostering UNITY through DIVERSITY is our goal, and we are looking forward to helping you on your journey to finding holistic balance.
