Yaroslav (Yaroslav (Y)) Grechkin
MACP, MSc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Counselling Therapist
Conseiller canadien certifié
EnglishYou may look like you have it all together, while quietly feeling like you’re never quite enough. Maybe you overthink, second-guess yourself, people-please, strive for perfection, or feel exhausted from constantly holding everything together. I help thoughtful, sensitive adults and couples understand the patterns beneath shame, self-doubt, anxiety, and disconnection—and build a kinder, more confident relationship with themselves and others.
Parcours
I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale—where you don’t have to perform, have all the answers, or prove your worth. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario and a Registered Counselling Therapist (Candidate) in Nova Scotia, with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples navigating shame, self-doubt, anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, burnout, and relationship difficulties. My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centred. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the struggle and build greater self-compassion, confidence, and connection.
Votre expérience thérapeutique avec moi
Therapy with me is about creating meaningful, lasting change—not simply talking about what’s wrong. Together, we’ll work toward feeling more confident in yourself, breaking cycles of overthinking and self-criticism, setting healthier boundaries, managing emotions more effectively, and building more secure, connected relationships. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of your patterns, practical tools for navigating challenges, and a more compassionate relationship with yourself. My goal is for you to leave therapy feeling more grounded, capable, and in control of your life.
Domaines d’expertise
Ces domaines représentent mes expertises principales, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une vaste expérience clinique.
J’offre également un accompagnement compétent dans ces domaines et j’accueille les client·e·s qui souhaitent du soutien sur ces enjeux.
Approches thérapeutiques
Voici mes principales approches thérapeutiques, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une expérience clinique approfondie.
Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT helps you understand the emotional patterns shaping your relationships and break cycles of conflict, withdrawal, or disconnection. Together, we work toward greater emotional safety, deeper understanding, and more secure, connected relationships.
Compassion Focused Approach
Compassion-Focused Therapy helps you soften harsh self-criticism and develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself. Together, we work to reduce shame, strengthen self-worth, and build greater emotional resilience when life feels difficult.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you stop getting stuck in difficult thoughts and feelings so you can focus on what truly matters to you. You’ll learn to respond more flexibly to challenges, make values-based choices, and build a life that feels meaningful and authentic.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps you process distressing memories and experiences that may still affect how you feel, think, and respond today. It can reduce emotional distress and help you develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
J’intègre également ces approches fondées sur des données probantes lorsque cela est cliniquement pertinent :
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Communautés desservies et expertise culturelle
Voici les populations et communautés culturelles que je suis particulièrement qualifié·e à soutenir.
Populations que je dessers
Adults
Adolescent
Couples
2SLGBTQIA Community
Men
Communautés culturelles que je comprends
2SLGBTQ+
Eastern European
Lgbtqia2s+
1st And 2nd Generation Immigrant
Newcomer And Refugee
Titres professionnels
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- No de permis 19889
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Registered Counselling Therapist
- No de permis RCT-C26-111
Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists
Conseiller canadien certifié
- No de permis 11260654
Association canadienne de counseling et de psychothérapie
Parcours académique
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University, Canada
Master of Science in Chemistry
University of Ottawa, Canada
Formation spécialisée
Certified Trauma Professional (CTP)
Evergreen Certification/PESI
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Training
Dr. Richard Sears, PESI
Complete Internal Family Systems (IFS) Immersion
Dr. Richard Schwartz & Dr. Frank Anderson, PESI
EMDR From Start to Finish Training
Dr. Arielle Shwartz & Stacy Ruse, PESI
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Externs
ICEEFT
Level 1 Gottman Method Training for Couples
The Gottman Institute
Addictions-Informed Clinician Training
Dr. J. Eric Gentry, PESI
Certification Training in DBT
Dr. Lane Pederson, PESI
Emplacements et services offerts
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