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Iryna Gavrysh

Welcome to my practice!
A place where you can begin to get curious about yourself.

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I feel truly honoured to be working with my clients on their journey to well-being and self-discovery.

The longer I spend doing what I do, the more I am amazed by the inner resilience and capacity for healing that we all have. Inner pain is something we are all familiar with. The nature of being human is moving through the ups and downs of life to the best of our ability. This is often messy and non-linear and healthy connection can make a world of a difference during difficult times. For me this means working just as hard on bringing a solid and grounding presence for my clients in their own journey.

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How I Work

I like to meet you where you are, not where I think you should be. I don’t expect you to have all the answers and I understand that therapy can be a vulnerable journey. I like to strike a balance between empathy and authenticity. I like to challenge you to look into places you have never gone before. I will help you turn towards the discomfort because this is often the place we can grow the most. I have a personal commitment to the journey of going deeper and will only encourage you to take risks if you feel ready to do so!

Internal Family Systems 

At the core of my approach is an Internal Family Systems orientation of IFS. This means that we all have different, often conflicting facets of ourselves. My goal is to help you move from inner conflict more towards a state of inner harmony and deeper self understanding.  Parts that we often fear or dislike about ourselves, have as much to teach us as parts that we readily show the world. I will gently guide you on an inner journey of accessing these parts and learning their innate positive intention for you. At the core of this work is the possibility of alleviating psychological suffering that is often held in our minds and bodies for years and often decades. IFS has been transformative in my own personal journey and I hope that it can do the same for you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The process begins with a free 15-minute consultation where I can get a sense of what is important to you in our work together. During the consultation you can ask me any questions you may have about my practice and explore if  this would be what you are looking for.

  • I offer online therapy sessions to provide you with flexible, accessible support from the comfort of your own space. Using a secure, confidential video platform, we’ll create a safe and connected space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. Online therapy is just as effective as in-person work, and it allows us to build a strong therapeutic relationship no matter where you're located.

  • My current rates are $200 for individual sessions and $210 for couples sessions.

  • Therapy is confidential, meaning what you share with me stays private. Therapists are legally and ethically bound to protect your privacy, with a few exceptions—such as if there's a risk of harm to yourself or others, or in cases of abuse. These limits will be explained clearly at the start, so you know exactly what to expect.

Training and Education

Education + Certifications

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology 

  • Yorkville University 

  • Registered Psychotherapy CRPO Reg #005797

  • Certified Sex Addiction Therapist  with IITAP

Orientation + Modalities

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Attachment 

  • Psychodynamic 

  • Mindfulness 

  • Person Centred 

  • Narrative Therapy 

Advanced Training

  • IFS Level 2 

  • Deep Brain Reorienting

  • Betrayal Trauma Training

  • Polyvagal Theory 

  • Somatic Experiencing 

  • Clinical Trauma Professional Training

  • Gottman Institute Level 1 

  • EFT - Attachment Science in Practice 

  • Finding Meaning in Loss

  • How Attachment Trauma and Temperament Shape Personality 

Ready to Work Together?

Step 1

Schedule a free consultation call

Step 2

Choose a time for our first session

Step 3

Begin your journey of self-discovery!

Ready to Work Together?

Step 1

Schedule a free
consultation call

Step 2

Choose a time for our first session

Step 3

Begin your journey of self-discovery!

You deserve to get unstuck and feel more at ease in your life! 

Personal transformation begins with greater emotional awareness and clearly defined goals. Online therapy in Pickering and across Ontario.