Luiza Butylkin

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Therapy can be a place to slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and begin building practical tools for change. When you sit across from me, I want you to feel heard, respected, and involved in the process. I’m a direct and transparent therapist, which means I won’t simply tell you what you want to hear. Instead, I’ll work alongside you to understand what is happening, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop goals that feel meaningful to you. I take a structured and collaborative approach, using assessments, therapeutic tools, and psychoeducation to help you better understand yourself and make informed choices about your care.

My approach draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed and client-centred practices. My training has taught me the importance of meeting each person where they are, while balancing compassion with growth opportunities. I believe therapy should not be something that simply happens to you, it should be something we actively work on together. I
was drawn to psychotherapy because I value the opportunity to help people understand themselves in ways that can create meaningful, lasting change. I know that reaching out for support can take courage, and I don’t take that step lightly.

Outside of the therapy room, you’ll usually find me snuggling my cat, spending time with the people I care about, or watching Formula 1 races with friends. I bring that same genuine, down-to- earth presence into my work. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you come to therapy. We can start exactly where you are and work together to meet your goals!