Amrita Shanmugam

Amrita Shanmugam

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Sport has a way of shaping who we become. The discipline, resilience, and confidence developed through sport often extend far beyond competition and into every aspect of life. For me, those lessons became especially meaningful when a tennis injury ended my competitive career and challenged the identity I had built around being an athlete. It was through that experience, along with the challenges and opportunities of growing up as an immigrant, that I developed a passion for psychology and helping others navigate change, adversity, and growth.

I work with adults, teens, athletes, and individuals navigating trauma, identity shifts, life transitions, and the pressures that can come with high performance. I am also passionate about supporting those navigating the immigrant experience and the unique questions of belonging, identity, and expectations that can accompany it.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered. I enjoy working with neurodivergent youth and athletes at all stages of their journey, whether they are pursuing ambitious goals, recovering from setbacks, building confidence, or exploring who they are beyond their performance. My goal is to help clients develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and the skills needed to thrive both in sport and in life.

Session fees

Individual session

$

60

Team session

$

Behavioural consultation

$

235

Animal-assisted individual session

$

235

Animal-assisted team session

$

375

Animal-assisted wellness community visit

$

150

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pricing

Rates and insurance

individual session (50 minutes)

$
60
Direct billing
Client-reimbursed coverage

Client-reimbursed coverage is available through almost all major insurance companies. Please check with your provider before booking to verify coverage of credentials.

Animal-assisted therapy

Eva, a certified therapy dog through Companion Paws Canada, can join your sessions for added comfort and support. She completed over a year of temperament and obedience training and renews her certification annually. Her up-to-date vet records are always on hand.

Please note that Master of Counselling students are not covered by health spending accounts or insurance companies.

Specializing in athletic performance, our Mental Performance Consultants focus exclusively on helping athletes enhance their mental game and reach their full potential in sport. While they don’t address clinical or psychological concerns, their expertise in performance strategies is perfect for athletes looking to sharpen their focus, build confidence, and perform under pressure.

Direct billing for Unlicensed Mental Health Therapists is unavailable at this time.

Unlicensed Mental Health Therapists may be covered by a health spending account or by certain insurance companies. Please check with your insurance company before booking.

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team session (60 minutes)

$

Our team sessions provide a collaborative environment where individuals can learn effective communication, build trust, and develop strong relationships. By harnessing the collective strengths of your team, you can achieve greater success and reach your goals.

Animal-assisted therapy

Eva, a certified therapy dog through Companion Paws Canada, can join your team session for extra support and connection. Team Sessions with Dayna and Eva will be $375 per session and will require parental and coach consent forms for AAT signed prior to session.

Our staff travel directly to your team's facility to conduct team sessions. For teams without facilities, we arrange booking of a third party event space.  

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behavioural consultation (Hourly)

$
235

As a behaviour consultant, Dayna incorporates Eva, a certified therapy dog through Companion Paws Canada, into classrooms with diverse needs in youth such as autism (ASD), oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Hourly rate is applicable for virtual and in-person consultations not including travel fees. Additional travel fees may be applicable for offsite consultations.

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animal-assisted wellness community visit (hourly)

$
150

Dayna and Eva, a certified therapy dog through Companion Paws Canada, offer visitation services and therapeutic interactions. Their support is especially beneficial during challenging times, such as vaccination days, midterms or final exams, following a recent traumatic event, or during wellness activity days.

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