I’m Nihal Bulut, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a background in child and youth care and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology in progress. I support children, adolescents, adults, parents, and couples with challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I believe strong, supportive relationships are the foundation for well-being, and I strive to help clients strengthen their communication, connection, and resilience in ways that positively impact both themselves and their families.
Originally from Turkey, I moved to Canada nine years ago and now call Ottawa home. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, exploring nature ( especially watching clouds) , and spending time with my family and our two fur babies. I’m also a true LEGO builder and collector, and I love the creativity and mindfulness it brings into my life. My own journey of growth and resilience is what first inspired me to support others in creating meaningful change in their lives.
Tara grew up in Ontario for most of her life, a fourth-generation Canadian of Scottish, Irish and Slavic descent. Since childhood, she’s had a profound curiosity about nature, giving her the foundation to appreciate all of life’s creatures and to understand how the body, psyche, environment and spirit work together to either disrupt or promote energy flow.
Tara studied Arts Management at the University of Toronto which prompted an over-10-year
career in corporate policy-advocacy for nonprofits, charities and arts organizations. While supporting Canadian communities through advocacy, she also pursued her studies in Holy Fire Reiki, Shamanic Journeying, Mindfulness and Yin Yoga, leading to a deep vocational understanding of the energetic anatomy of the body - including chakras, the aura, meridian points and interconnectedness of the breath, fascia and movement.
For the last 5 years, Tara has been a Reiki Teacher, passing down a longstanding tradition of informed energy healing - how energy moves through the body, and how anyone can access the gentle and powerful energy within themselves to promote personal wellbeing and
empowerment.
As a client practitioner, her technique utilizes Reiki, mindfulness coaching, and knowledge of
energetic and anatomical systems to unlock dense energy and promote the flow of life-force energy.
She believes that everyone deserves to experience more peace and relaxation in daily life. She supports people who seek more balance in their work, hobbies and family life, or are going through life’s transitions and transformations.
Outside of the practice room, Tara is still creating art, pursuing learning music, playing tennis, going on hikes, and spending her time with the people she loves. You can always catch her with a book on psychology, spirituality or creativity.
