Online therapy across Ontario
Uwian Na:
Group Therapy for Filipino Adults
“Time to go home” — A process group for Filipino adult children of immigrants.
You love your parents. And that relationship is also one of the most complicated ones in your life. You feel hurt by them and you don't know what to do with both being true at the same time.
If you grew up Filipino in Canada, you probably know what it's like to hold all of that and not really have anywhere to put it. You'd never call your parents narcissistic or emotionally immature, that feels disrespectful, frankly ingrata. But when people talk about growing up with parents described that way, something in you quietly recognizes it.
You've probably never had a real space to talk about this honestly. Not with family, because there's too much at stake. Not with friends who didn't grow up this way, because the explaining gets exhausting. It's even more exhausting when you can't even label what you're feeling, let alone say "you hurt me" to someone who sacrificed so much for you.
So the thought stays tucked away. You feel guilty for having needs, for wanting more, and yet you still find yourself blowing up with no idea how to make them understand that you're not only struggling, but that you care so much about them too.
You see their sacrifices, and you honour them for it. But you also have your own life to live. One that always has them in it, even when that goes unnoticed. And underneath all of it, there's a grief for a closeness that was never quite available.
Uwian na, which is Tagalog for "time to go home," is an ongoing process group for Filipino adult children of immigrants who want to look honestly at their relationship with their parents.
Not to fix it or take sides. Whether you're hoping for repair, trying to make peace with how things are, or just starting to name what you've been feeling, you don't need to have it figured out to belong here. And if you're noticing these patterns showing up in other relationships too, that's welcome here as well.
Hi, I’m Elda
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist, and I'm Filipino-Canadian.
I started offering group therapy because I believe in Kapwa — the Filipino understanding that who we are is always shaped by who we're with. What happens between people in a group often mirrors what happens in the relationships that matter most to them. That's not incidental. That's where the work is.
How it Works
Online:
Video call over Zoom
Frequency:
Weekly — starting September 2026
Session length:
90 minutes
Group size:
6 to 8 members
Cost:
$100 per session
Commitment:
12 weeks to start, with an invitation to continue
Members join when there's an opening. After the initial 12 weeks, you're welcome to stay for as long as the work feels useful to you.
If you decide to leave, we ask for 3 sessions' notice. Endings are part of the process too, and that time gives the group a chance to close well together.
Before joining, we'll meet one-on-one briefly. It's a chance to get a feel for each other and make sure this is a good fit.
What happens next?
Step 1
Interest form
Fill out a short form to let me know you're curious. No commitment needed — just a first step.
Step 2
Screening questionnaire
I'll send over a brief questionnaire to help us both get a sense of where you're at and what you're looking for.
Step 3
Mutual fit call
We meet for a short call to get a feel for each other. You can ask anything, and so can I. We go from there.
Step 4
Group therapy starts
Once we've confirmed it's a good fit, you'll be welcomed into the group at the next available opening.
A few questions you might have
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Yes, this group is for people who grew up in Filipino immigrant families. Beyond that, there's no test. You don't need to speak Tagalog or have grown up in the Philippines. If navigating a Filipino immigrant family shapes how you relate to your parents, you belong here.
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You're still welcome. This group isn't only for people in painful or broken dynamics. Sometimes the complexity is quieter than that, and that's worth exploring too.
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Confidentiality is an expectation every member agrees to before joining. I can't guarantee how others will behave outside the group, but I do make that expectation explicit from the start. If you're worried about someone you know being in the same group, bring it up in our one-on-one and we'll talk it through before you commit.
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Both are completely fine. Many people come with no prior group experience, and group therapy can work well alongside individual therapy. We'll talk through what to expect when we meet before you join.
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To be updated.
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That's a fine place to start. You don't need a clear goal, just a willingness to show up.
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It depends on your benefits plan. I'm a registered psychotherapist, so many extended health plans do apply. Worth checking with your provider.
Tara?
Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch starting mid-May 2026 for the next steps.
You don't have to have it all figured out. Just start here.