Vimal Thomas
Registered Social Worker & PsychotherapistFounder & Clinical Director
You do not need to have it all figured out.
We can begin where you are.A calm, respectful space to understand what you have been carrying, work through what feels difficult and reconnect with what matters to you.
15 minutes to ask questions and talk about what you need.
- Care at BelMind
- Thunder Bay + virtual
- Your starting point
- A free consultation
- Working together
- At your pace
Therapy that makes room
for your whole story.
Your thoughts, emotions, body sensations, culture and history all have a place here. So do the things that have been difficult to say aloud.
Vimal approaches therapy with curiosity about what has happened in your life and the strengths that have helped you make it this far. Together, you can explore your experience with more compassion, clarity and choice.
His work has included people from many backgrounds, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. He brings respect for the effects of colonialism and intergenerational trauma, alongside the strengths of individuals and communities.
You do not need a clear explanation for why you are seeking therapy. Feeling that something needs to change is a place to begin.
What you are carrying
deserves care.
You may have a specific concern, or several experiences that overlap. Vimal works with people around the following areas.
Trauma and PTSD
Support with distressing experiences and their ongoing effects, with attention to your sense of safety, your readiness and your pace.
Anxiety and depression
Space to understand worry, low mood and patterns that affect daily life, and to explore ways of responding that support you.
Grief and loss
Care for the feelings, questions and adjustments that can follow loss, including grief that continues to feel overwhelming.
Identity and belonging
Room to explore who you are, the experiences that have shaped you and what it means to live in a way that feels true to you.
Life transitions
Support through significant changes, uncertainty and the challenge of finding your footing when life feels unfamiliar.
Meaning and direction
A place to explore what matters, understand what feels stuck and take steps towards a life that feels more your own.
Understanding yourself.
Making room for change.
Vimal works collaboratively, with attention to trauma, culture, values and the goals you bring. Therapy is a space to understand your responses in the context of your life and explore new possibilities.
The approach you use is something you discuss together. Vimal draws on the following methods according to your needs, preferences and readiness.
- EMDR and EMDR 2.0
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, including EMDR 2.0.
- CBT and CPT
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- A structured approach used in work with trauma and PTSD.
- Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy
- A focused approach for persistent, distressing grief.
- DBT
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, including work with emotions and coping.
- Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy
- Attention to relationships and the rhythms of daily life.
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
- Exploring emotional experience and patterns of connection.
- IFS informed work
- An approach informed by Internal Family Systems, exploring different parts of your inner experience.
- Mindfulness and body awareness
- Practices that bring attention to present experience and the connection between mind and body.
Vimal also integrates somatic practices, with influences from yoga and his lifelong Tae Kwon Do practice, to support a grounded and respectful connection between mind and body.
Curiosity, creativity
and a sense of purpose.
Outside therapy, Vimal makes room for basketball, gardening, painting, reading and writing poetry. His interests in neuroscience, psychology and philosophy sit alongside an ongoing curiosity about meaning and the human experience.
He is drawn to perspectives such as Viktor Frankl’s, which honour the search for purpose even in suffering. These interests shape the curiosity and care he brings to understanding each person’s story.
A few practical questions.
You can bring your questions to a consultation. Here are a few things that may help you get started.
Who does Vimal work with?
Vimal works with youth, adults and older adults. His areas of support include trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, identity questions and major life transitions.
Can I see Vimal for EMDR in Thunder Bay?
Yes. Vimal offers EMDR and EMDR 2.0 at BelMind Therapeia in Thunder Bay. You can discuss whether this approach is appropriate for your needs and how it might fit into your therapy.
Do I need to know which therapy approach I want?
No. You can start by describing what has been happening or what you would like to change. Vimal will discuss options with you and shape the work around your needs, culture, values and goals.
What happens in the free consultation?
The free 15 minute consultation gives you time to ask questions, briefly share what you are looking for and learn about how Vimal works. You can discuss possible next steps before deciding about ongoing appointments.
Does Vimal work with Indigenous clients?
Yes. Vimal has worked with people from First Nations, Métis and Inuit contexts. He brings respect for cultural identity, community strengths and the effects of colonialism and intergenerational trauma. Your own experience and preferences guide the conversation.
Is virtual therapy available in Ontario?
BelMind Therapeia offers in person therapy in Thunder Bay and virtual therapy across Ontario. Check Vimal’s booking options or contact us to confirm your preferred appointment format.
Where can I find fees and appointment times?
Visit Vimal’s booking page for current appointment options and listed fees. If you have a question or cannot find a suitable time, contact us.
There is room to begin.
Just as you are.
Start with a free consultation with Vimal. A conversation can help you explore what you need and how therapy might help.
Have a question? Contact us.