Christina Kocharakkal, BIPOC Psychotherapist, in-person therapy in Mississauga and virtual therapy

Christina Kocharakkal

Registered Marriage and Family Therapist | Registered Psychotherapist

In Person Therapy MississaugaVirtual Therapy

Session Fees:

195

Availability

Weekday – Daytime

Supporting Ages:

Adults 18+Children Under 12Teens 12-17

Languages Spoken:

English

Service Type:

Individual TherapyPerinatal TherapyTherapy for ChildrenTherapy for ParentsTherapy for Teens

Christina Kocharakkal

Registered Marriage and Family Therapist | Registered Psychotherapist

In Person Therapy MississaugaVirtual Therapy

Hello! Welcome to your first step in inviting meaningful change in your life and in your relationships. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist of 8 years. My individuality is rooted in: my cultural identity, the roles I hold (as wife, mother, sibling, friend, child, and therapist), & the values I hold (for respect, authenticity, care, community and fun).

In individual therapy, I invite you to connect with me, to explore the values you hold dear, what is getting in the way of honouring those values, and then collaborate in creating concrete steps to getting you closer to where you hope to be! Although it is just you and I in the room, often we will explore your relationships with concepts and/or people outside of the room, that are influencing who you are and who you want to be.

I truly believe you have the strengths and capacity to invite the change you are looking for and lean into the fact that you are the expert on you and your situation. I am just the expert on asking the right questions. There might be some tough questions and moments. Fear not, I will be right there to go at your pace, gently challenge you, and hold a non-judgemental, anti-oppressive, safe space for you to grow and move into your best self. Scary as it might be, take a chance on you, because you deserve it!

Particular Areas of Focus:

Self-Worth, Trauma, Parenting (alignment challenges, conscious parenting, co-parenting, stress etc.), Separation/Divorce, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Infidelity, Intimacy, Pre-Marital Support, Relationship Strengthening etc.

I am constantly growing in the various identities I hold: Daughter, Wife, Mother, Sister, Friend, Colleague, Supervisor, Therapist, Community member, and Settler. Within it all, I am a person who values vulnerability, accountability, humour and deep meaningful connections. In the winter you’ll find me under multiple layers and in the summer, you can find me where the food and dance-like-no-one-is-watching music is at. I’m still looking for my “hobby”, but I have concluded with confidence it doesn’t involve sports-ball. Sarcasm and wit are my love language but when I am feeling down, a good ol’ safe space to cry and be held, fills my emotional cup. Looking forward to getting to know you!

Experience


  • 11+ years of experience providing counselling services to individuals, couples and families ranging in ages in educational, agency and private practice settings
  • 5+ years at a Children’s Mental Health Agency setting in Toronto
    • Provided therapeutic support to children, youth and adults ranging in ages (0-24 years old) and their Caregivers/Parents
  • Over 4 years of experience in Private Practice
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Individuals
    • Mothers, pre/post natal mothers
    • Infants
  • Guest lecturer at University of Guelph, Couples and Family program (2023)


Education


  • Graduated with a Masters in Science Couples and Family Therapy, University of Guelph
    • This included 500 hours of direct experience with clients in the context of individual, couple and family therapy with specific training in the following approaches across two years: 
      • Dialogic Model 
      • Solution Focused Therapy Model 
      • Narrative Model 
      • Emotion Focused Therapy Model 
  • Bachelor of Arts Psychology with a Major in Psychology and a Minor in Family Relations and Human Development, University of Guelph 
  • Infant Mental Health Training (0-6 years old) – Infant Mental Health and Toddler/Youth specialist
    • Sick Kids Toronto – University of Toronto
    • Generational Trauma healing 
    • Inner Child Healing

 

Additional Trainings


  • EFIT – Sue Johnson (2024)
  • Terrance Real – Relational Life Therapy (2024)
  • CACFT – Conference (2025)

 

Academic Stress & School Challenges, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behaviour Challenges, BIPOC Experiences, Break Ups, Bullying, Child Development, Co-Parenting, Codependency, Communication & Boundaries, Cultural Identity, Depression, Divorce/Separation, Emotion Regulation, Family Relationships, Fertlity Challenges, Friend Relationships, Grief & Loss, Infidelity/Trust Issues, Life Transitions, Marriage and Romantic Relationship Challenges, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Post Partum Challenges, Pregnancy Challenges/Experiences, Religion & Spirutality, Self Esteem/Self Worth, Sex and Intimacy, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Women’s Issues, Work-Life Balance & Career Challenges
Anti-Oppressive, Attachment Based Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Dialogic/Collaborative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Inner Child Theory, Integrative, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths Based, Trauma Focused
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