Living with HIV can mean there are a lot of physical, mental and emotional stresses on your body and mind. Clients facing these stressors can access counselling at ASAAP in group or individual sessions.

We run a support group  that meets once a month to provide group counselling and connect people who may be experiencing similar stressors. Family members and partners are sometimes welcome in the group to facilitate a community of care.

If you prefer individual counselling please call the PHA Support Coordinator to make an appointment or you are welcome to drop in. We advise that you call ahead of time to ensure the Coordinator is available.

If you prefer a session in a specific language please call us so we can make the appropriate arrangements.

Special Note

Counselling Sessions with Asish Purushan, M.B.A, M.Ed, CCC

Monthly one hour counselling sessions for ASAAP clients and support group members is offered by Certified Canadian Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Asish Purushan, M.B.A, M.Ed, CCC

Clients of ASAAP are offered a very unique opportunity to work closely with a Psychotherapist/Counsellor to help them manage and deal with difficulties they may be facing in their lives. Asish Purushan, a Certified Canadian Counsellor/Psychotherapist will be offering free one hour counselling services for ASAAP clients and support group members on a monthly basis starting October, 2011.

Asish has experience providing counselling services for a range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, isolation, self-esteem, grief, loss, trauma, family & relationship issues, loneliness, sexuality & gender identity issues, body image, addiction issues, etc.

He has experience working closely with LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender), PHAs (People living with HIV/AIDS), Newcomer/Immigrant, and Refugee communities. Services are offered in English, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam or Tamil at the ASAAP office, located in downtown Toronto.

Asish holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology (M.Ed.) from OISE, University of Toronto and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

To learn more about Asish and his approach to counselling, please visit: www.asishpurushan.com 

For more information on the counselling sessions please contact us.