Dr. Salim Hamid

I would not recommend this therapist unless he changes locations to one that is more soundproof. Sitting in the waiting room you can very easily hear what the current patient is saying. It's incredibly uncomfortable for those of us waiting and i imagine probably quite concerning for the patient who has no privacy.

I had a wonderful initial assessment experience with Dr Hamid. I have had a handful of experiences with psychiatrists in the city and I often left feeling unheard, invalidated and unseen. Dr Hamid made me feel comfortable immediately, has a good sense of humour, and seems to be genuinely passionate about providing artful psychotherapy and creating quality relationships with his clients. I felt so much relief and hope after leaving his office - and look very forward to working with him.

Dr. Hamid saved my life after one visit. After over 20 years not knowing what was wrong with me, I finally have answers. I have my life back. I am able to function in society again within less than a week of my visit. Thank you Dr. Hamid. I can't begin to describe my gratefulness.

Dr. Hamid initiated Zoom meetings with me during Covid when I started going to him 18 months ago. He’s been punctual for all my appointments at his office. He has even welcomed my spouse. I learned long ago that psychiatrists are assigned to us to help us with our medications. Psychologists/counsellors/therapists/clergy/support groups fulfil the role of listening and offering ways to cope. I have not experienced Dr. Hamid to be a pill pusher. Quite the opposite. Over the past 18 months, Dr. Hamid has helped me wean off 4 wrongly prescribed medications. He is a man of few words but he always educates me on the next step and assures me I can gain my own power back. I never had this level of assurance from other psychiatrists. I quite like Dr. Hamid.

I had a horrific first and last appointment with Dr.Hamid to put it plainly. After our appointment I felt destroyed as a person. He made me feel lower than I’ve ever left in my life. My mental health plummeted so far beyond anything I’ve felt in my life and I was reaching out to him because my mental health was already at a state that I couldn’t stand anymore. I was and am shocked he refused to help me. I cannot believe it, I was utterly shocked. I couldn’t believe our appointment went that way. I thought I was going to get long term mental health care and finally get some answers and I was left feeling like I didn’t matter. I cried for two days and I still am beside myself that this man is in mental health practice. I was turned away because I am on medicine that I need to get through every day. I cannot do basic tasks without it. He basically demanded I get off my medication and made me feel horrible or for needing it. I was told I can’t get help by him until I no longer take my medication! What kind of doctor is this ?

I am glad I did not let the negative reviews deter me from meeting with Dr. Hamid. We share relatively the same sense of humor. He is genuine and compassionate. He makes me question myself and my process of thinking that specific way about things. Only thing that's hard for me is because I am hard of hearing I need to get him to repeat himself a bit. I look forward to keeping this patient/doctor relationship and I recommend him to anyone who doesn't have unrealistic expectations and has the ability to laugh at themselves sometimes.

Dr. Hamid was professional and listened to what I had to say. By the end of my appointment, I was diagnosed and sent off ready to start some medication I had gone undiagnosed most of my life. He made me feel welcome and the fact his office is open some Saturdays helps a lot. I don't have to take time off work to go see him. His office staff are welcoming and warm. All in all I really enjoyed my experience.

I have been seeing Dr. Hamid for a decade, and the only reason I continued seeing him is because there was an enormous wait to get referred to another psychiatrist. I found Dr. Hamid to be emotionally cold, judgemental, and there were numerous times that he appeared to be mocking me. Regardless, I continued in his care as I really didn't want to start all over again with a new doctor. The final straw came recently when I tried to make an appointment online and his secretary called me the next day to say that they would need a new referral letter to make me an appointment. Fine, no problem, I went to my family doctor to get the referral, so I told Dr. Hamid's secretary to cancel my appointment until I could secure a new referral letter. Once the referral was sent from my family doctor, I once again tried to make an appointment but was told that Dr. Hamid wouldn't see me because I was a no-show to the last appointment. I have been coming to this doctor for TEN YEARS and have never missed an appt, and now he will not let me make an appointment because he claims that I missed one. What kind of doctor turns away a patient?! Especially a patient in need? Especially over something as tiny as a missed appointment?!? As a psychiatrist, this doctor is dealing with patients in crisis so it is absolutely unethical to turn someone away who is asking for help. He clearly does not care about the welfare of any of his patients. I am appalled by his lack of compassion and care, and disgusted that he calls himself a doctor.

I feel as though those posting negative reviews do not understand Dr. Halim's role in their care. Let me put this bluntly - if you are expecting minimal effort and lots of hand-holding on your way to recovery, you are not going to have success with him, or with many mental health professionals. You must be ready to take ownership of your care upon yourself, or you will not succeed. Dr. Hamid has always been kind and respectful with me, and genuinely listens to my concerns as well as my opinions on my own issues. His method of positive reinforcement of known skills has been extremely helpful in my instance, and his medication recommendation has been spot on thus far. He has helped me more than I expected. If you are ready to work towards a better self, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Hamid to anyone.

Really disappointed with Dr Hamid. A few years ago he was still putting in effort in being a good doctor, but now it seems he's more interested in filling out prescriptions and sending you away. I don't expect a sit down session like with a psychologist, but I do expect a good psychiatrist to go over side effects and other concerns with medication. He seems more interested in promoting the other businesses and psychologists in the building than listening to your concerns. With this doctor, I feel like it's all about the bottom line.

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