Raluca Petridis

Clinical Director, BA, MACP, 
Registered Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor

Challenging times or situations overwhelm your ability to cope. Through an empathetic and judgement free zone, I walk alongside you as you navigate these situations and uncover your natural strengths. Understanding your own story, and how it plays out in your interactions today is a powerful step in this journey. Your journey begins in a therapy space where you can be yourself, a place that welcomes you as you are, in all your true colours, with your raw and unedited thoughts and emotions. 

Using an integrative approach, I draw from many modalities such as Biopsychosocial, Emotion Focused, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused, and Person Centered.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist, a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and a Clinical Traumatologist (TITC-CT). I am also an EMDR Trained Therapist. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from York University, and have completed my Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

In addition to being a Psychotherapist, I am also a proud mom and wife. Life, as it does, has thrown a fair share of curve-balls my way so I am by no means immune to the struggle. Early on in my marriage, my first-born son passed away.

The road to becoming a mother was also filled with multiple miscarriages. As a bereaved parent, it is my passion to support other bereaved parents on their journey through grief & loss. Having walked that road myself, I would be honoured to walk alongside those who are grieving. 

Needless to say, I’ve been in the client seat many times, so I know what it’s like. I understand the nerves, the uncertainty and the fear that you may be feeling. My goal is that our sessions become your safe space.

I would love to support you on your journey.