My name is Anuschka Naidoo and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Toronto. I recently moved from Vancouver, BC where I practised for over 10 years in individual and couples therapy, group counselling, career advising and the design and delivery of psycho-education and support groups. I completed my Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2012.

I am a daughter, sister, friend, wife and mother and a cisgender woman who identifies as female (she/her). While my experience and the work in the field of parenthood is deeply gendered towards females, I stand by and learn from non-binary people, trans folx, people of color and indigenous people as we work towards dismantling the harmful and oppressive systems of colonization, capitalism, patriarchy and white supremacy.

I have had a beautiful and complex experience navigating pregnancy and postpartum. I understand firsthand what a life-changing experience pregnancy and parenthood is and have dealt with extreme loneliness, confusion, anxiety, and despair through my toughest of times along with some of the most heart-explosive moments of joy, love, humour and peace. Holding all of these experiences together and learning to cope with the ups and downs of parenthood has opened my eyes to the lack of support and community for people as they go through this experience.

I am passionate about destigmatizing mental health struggles during pregnancy and postpartum and normalizing getting help.