I am directive and like to provide structure to our work. I will challenge you while always moving at your pace.
Halyna Polityka RP, MEd
Registered Psychotherapist
Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy
Clinical Supervisor
Fitness Instructor Specialist
Halyna has her Masters Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from The University of Toronto (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education), a Graduate Certificate in Addictions & Mental Health from Durham College & an Honours Double Major Baccalaureate in Psychology & Criminology from Western University.
Halyna’s clinical journey began in Haliburton County, ON when she worked as a mental health therapist for children, youth & their families. It was here where Halyna was trained in Solution-focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Art Therapy, Mindfulness-based interventions, yoga, mixed-martial arts and Theraplay©.
Upon moving to the GTA to pursue her Master’s degree, Halyna earned a clinical internship at The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) working with adult clients suffering from behavioural addictions, substance addictions and complex mental health diagnoses. Halyna received further training in Couples & Family work as well as Emotion-focused, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems and Attachment-based therapies.
Halyna believes that everyone can benefit from therapy & finding the right therapist is an important step.
Halyna values a holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing & believes that therapy ought to be uniquely curated for each individual.
Trainings & Certifications
Clinical Supervision Training
Canfitpro Fitness Instructor Specialist
Emotion-Focused Therapy Level I
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level I & II
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Brief Narrative & Solution-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness Martial Arts
Theraplay Level I
Family & Couples Therapy
Addictive Behaviours & Motivational Interviewing
Problem Gambling & Relapse Prevention