Diana Chukarska
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
My approach could be a great fit if you’re looking for support with:
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General anxiety
Social anxiety
Panic attacks
Phobias
Hypochondria or health anxiety
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Conflict resolution
Communication skills
Rebuilding trust
Infidelity
A breakup or divorce
A new relationship phase or dating
Setting boundaries
Navigating family dynamics
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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
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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
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Stress management
Burnout
Perfectionism
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Understanding how childhood or past trauma has affected you
Distressing past experiences
Family of origin issues
Inner child work
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Depression
Low mood and motivation
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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.
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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)
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.