Diana Chukarska

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

My approach could be a great fit if you’re looking for support with:

  • General anxiety

    Social anxiety

    Panic attacks

    Phobias

    Hypochondria or health anxiety

  • Conflict resolution

    Communication skills

    Rebuilding trust

    Infidelity

    A breakup or divorce

    A new relationship phase or dating

    Setting boundaries

    Navigating family dynamics

  • Support for the following subtypes:

    • Checking OCD

    • Contamination OCD

    • Counting OCD

    • Existential OCD

    • False memory OCD

    • Harm OCD

    • “Just right” or Symmetry OCD

    • Magical thinking OCD

    • Real events OCD

    • Relationship OCD

    • Sexual orientation OCD

  • Navigating changes and life transitions, such as:

    • Career changes

    • Graduation or new beginnings of educational journeys

    • Navigating adolescence to adulthood

    • Reconciliation or estrangement

    • Re-evaluating life goals and meaning

    • Significant lifestyle changes

    • Becoming a parent or caregiver

    • Midlife transition

    • Moving to a new place

    • Grief and loss

    • Immigration or adjusting to a new culture

  • Stress management

    Burnout

    Perfectionism

  • Understanding how childhood or past trauma has affected you

    Distressing past experiences

    Family of origin issues

    Inner child work

  • Depression

    Low mood and motivation

  • Learning coping skills or life skills

    Imposter syndrome

    Self-esteem

My theoretical orientation is grounded in existential and psychodynamic therapy.

This means that sessions are guided by exploring your inner world, uncovering deeper meanings, and understanding the root causes of patterns, emotional distress, or conflicts.

To personalize my therapeutic approach, I also integrate other therapeutic modalities, such as:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

Mindfulness

Gottman Method for couples therapy

Motivational Interviewing

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I work with individuals and couples to help them build more connected, fulfilling, and grounded lives.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by overthinking or unwanted thoughts, or you’re struggling with conflict, communication, and feeling disconnected in your relationship—you’re not alone in that journey. My priority is to provide a compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and create meaningful change.

Therapy with me is a partnership built on trust, care, and an approach that meets you where you are. Rooted in empathy, thoughtful exploration, supportive growth, and a willingness to explore what's difficult.

I believe therapy should feel personal and meaningful to you, centred around understanding your unique experience and what healing and growth mean to you. Together, we'll create a space where you can show up authentically, deepen self-understanding, learn practical tools, and move forward with greater confidence and intention.

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

    Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
    in Philosophy

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 Certification

    OCD in Adults: Symptoms, Assessment and First Line Treatments

  • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

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About me (as a human):

In between sessions, you’ll probably find me:

Reading 📚

Listening to music 🎧

Cooking 👩‍🍳

Meditating 🧘‍♀️

Going to concerts 🎶🎤🎸

Making a coffee or steeping tea ☕️🫖


I truly believe in the strength within each of us to adapt, develop new perspectives, and discover a deeper sense of meaning and understanding of ourselves. Life will inevitably present us with challenges and changes, but these moments can be opportunities for growth, introspection, and transformation.

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If I sound like the kind of therapist you’re looking for, you can schedule a free consultation below, or contact me to get started on your therapy journey.