Jose Farro
Counsellor & Coach
B.A.
Jose is a counsellor and coach at VMA Psych, offering thoughtful, grounded support to individuals, couples, parents, and families. His work is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with a strong focus on emotional resilience, effective communication, and intentional action. He also provides individualized ADHD coaching, helping clients develop practical strategies for focus, organization, and follow-through in daily life.
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Whether supporting individuals through personal challenges, helping couples strengthen connection, guiding parents through behavioural and emotional concerns, or coaching adults with ADHD one-on-one, Jose’s goal is to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients feel understood, empowered, and supported in creating meaningful, lasting change.
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*Services available in English and Spanish
Right For You If
To create a healthier & happier future for all around us
Providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care
Helping individuals & families live with clarity, confidence & connection.
Helping individuals & families live with clarity, confidence & connection.
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Areas Of Support
Mississauga Majors Baseball Association
Closer to home, we’ve supported the Mississauga Majors Baseball Association, helping young athletes build community through sports.
Knights Table food bank
Supporting through food and money donations to the Knights Table food bank, contributing to efforts to alleviate hunger in the Peel Region.
Every step we take is rooted in the belief that small actions can lead to meaningful change for people everywhere. It’s all part of our commitment to fostering a healthier, happier world—one step at a time.
Right For You If
You feel stuck in relationships and want healthier communication and connection
You’re navigating major life changes and want grounded, compassionate support
You would benefit from bilingual therapy (English or Spanish) to process complex emotions
You want practical tools for anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional regulation
Areas Of Support
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Couples & Relationship Counselling
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Family Dynamics & Communication
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Parenting Support & Positive Discipline
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Self-Esteem & Identity Development
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Anxiety, Stress & Overwhelm
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Emotional Regulation & Resilience
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Life Transitions & Personal Growth
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Bilingual therapy (English & Spanish)
Professional Focus and Approach
Jose is a clinical counsellor and coach with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. He brings a structured, collaborative approach to counselling and coaching, drawing primarily from CBT and ACT to help clients develop emotional regulation, psychological flexibility, and effective coping skills. His work is tailored to each client’s needs, whether they are individuals seeking personal growth, couples navigating conflict, parents working to support their children, families improving communication, or adults benefiting from focused ADHD coaching. His practice emphasizes practical skill-building alongside deeper emotional insight, allowing clients to translate therapy and coaching into real-world change. As a devoted husband and father of two, Jose brings a grounded, real-life perspective to his work, offering insight into the complexities of relationships, parenting, and balancing personal growth with everyday responsibilities.
Specializations
With a strong academic foundation in philosophical studies and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Jose has spent the past decade refining his expertise across various branches of psychology. He provides specialized support for individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, and life transitions, as well as couples and family counselling to address conflict resolution, parenting challenges, and communication breakdowns. Alongside his counselling practice, Jose has extensive experience leading parenting classes and workshops for parents and couples, particularly in the area of Positive Discipline. In these programs, he’s supported caregivers in understanding child behaviour, regulating their own emotional responses, and applying mindful, respectful strategies that promote cooperation, connection, and healthy relationship building. This background allows him to help families transfer therapeutic insights into practical, everyday tools that bring more calm, clarity, and direction to their interactions.
Education and Experience
Trained in Peru, Jose earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Universidad de Lima, where he was later invited to serve as an assistant professor in Basic and Higher Cognitive Processes. He is certified through the Positive Discipline Association, with specialization in Adlerian Psychology. He also holds a diploma in Behavioural Sciences, allowing him to apply Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) principles in his work with children on the Autism Spectrum. Jose’s diverse educational background and hands-on clinical experience support a well-rounded, evidence-based approach to counselling and coaching. He is committed to providing high-quality, client-centred care across individual, couples, family, parenting, and ADHD coaching contexts.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You don't have to go through this journey alone. For expert, dedicated guidance through your mental health challenges, contact VMA Psych, Toronto's trusted source for psychological assessments, and mental health support.