Our TeamJulia Malynka
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Julia Malynka

When you feel stuck in the same cycles — let’s make sense of the patterns underneath, and change them.

Adults Couples Teens (15+)
English · Ukrainian · Russian Reduced student rate Direct billing available In-person & Online

Many people don’t realize that much of how they think, feel, and act is shaped by underlying patterns — learned responses, attachment dynamics, and internal beliefs formed over time. These patterns develop through life experiences and become embedded in how a person perceives themselves, others, and the world. They influence how we show up in relationships, respond to stress, make decisions, and interpret situations, often outside of conscious awareness. As a result, people may feel stuck in repeating cycles, confused by their own reactions or choices, or frustrated that things aren’t changing despite their efforts — without recognizing the deeper internal structures driving these experiences.

I approach therapy with the understanding that each person is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all method. My focus is on collaboratively finding an approach that aligns with each client’s needs, preferences, and goals. I draw from an integrative, eclectic framework grounded in a client-centered approach, where warmth, acceptance, and non-judgment are essential. I incorporate elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you develop psychological flexibility, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful patterns, experiential approaches to connect more deeply with your emotions in the present moment, and mindfulness-based practices to strengthen awareness and regulation.

Through our work together, my goal is that you begin to feel more connected to yourself — more clear, more grounded, and more confident in how you move through your life. As we make sense of the patterns that have been shaping your experiences, things often start to feel less confusing and more within your reach to change. From a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported, we build a way forward that reflects your values, your needs, and the life you want to create.

Meet Julia
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You might be a good fit if…

  • You feel stuck in repeating cycles and can’t quite see what’s driving them.
  • You’re confused by your own reactions or choices, or frustrated that things aren’t changing despite your efforts.
  • You want to understand the patterns — learned responses, attachment dynamics, old beliefs — shaping how you show up.

What my work looks like

There’s no one-size-fits-all method. I work collaboratively and integratively — drawing on ACT, CBT, experiential, and mindfulness-based approaches — in a warm, non-judgmental space built around the therapeutic relationship.

Outside of session

I genuinely enjoy meaningful, deep conversations and learning about people — their stories, perspectives, and what shapes who they are.

Areas of focus
Mood & trauma
AnxietyDepressionTraumaAttachment & childhood woundsBetrayal trauma
Self & identity
Self-esteemIdentity explorationCultural identity & immigrationADHD / executive functionEmotional regulation
Relationships
Relationship issuesDivorce & separation
How I work
Building psychological flexibility so thoughts and feelings stop running the show.
Building on your strengths to move toward concrete goals.
Connecting more deeply with your emotions and needs.
Identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
Experience & training

I’m a Master’s-level Counselling Psychology practitioner with a professional background in mental health and rehabilitation. Before entering clinical practice, I worked as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Consultant supporting individuals on disability leave due to psychological conditions — working closely with clients navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and complex life stressors to help them rebuild stability, strengthen coping capacity, and return to daily functioning. This work gave me a strong understanding of how mental health challenges affect not only emotional well-being but also identity, motivation, and a person’s ability to engage with work, relationships, and life — and it shaped my ability to balance empathy with structure, helping clients feel understood while working toward clear, meaningful goals.

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