Tupak Psychotherapy

08/20/2025

With more than 230 different nationalities, and more than 51 per cent of the population being foreign-born, Toronto has been recognized as one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the world. In this increasingly globalized environment, multi-cultural relationships are becoming more common and celebrated. However, the rich tapestry of such relationships can also bring unique challenges. Issues such as differences in values and beliefs, varied communication styles, relationship dynamics with in-laws, and distinct parenting styles can create friction. Supportive and culturally sensitive counselling can help multi-cultural couples overcome the challenges.

Multi-cultural couples face many challenges including differences around values and beliefs, opposing views on faith and religion, conflicts around family values, gender roles, and parenting, contrasting communication styles, and many more. Katja Tupak Psychotherapy specializes in helping multi-cult

07/26/2025

As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, my approach is rooted in understanding the deep, often unconscious processes that shape your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. We’ll explore not just your present concerns but how past experiences, especially early relationships, continue to influence your current life. This form of therapy looks at patterns in your relationships, ways you defend against painful feelings, and unconscious conflicts. The goal is to bring these into awareness, which can help you gain insight into yourself and make meaningful changes.

We’ll take time to explore your emotions in depth, and I’ll pay attention to things like recurring themes or the ways you avoid certain topics. The relationship between us, called the therapeutic alliance, is also key. Often, the dynamics we observe between us in therapy may mirror patterns you experience in other relationships, giving us rich material to work with. My role is to help you reflect on these processes, to achieve gradual change and healing.