TORONTO WEST COUNSELLING FOR COUPLES
ABOUT US
Dr. Christina Dimakos is a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples, offering a grounded, compassionate approach to emotional and relational healing. Drawing on her training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Christina creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore vulnerability, deepen communication, and reconnect with themselves and their partners. She is passionate about helping couples move from patterns of isolation to experiences of authentic connection, believing that meaningful change begins with emotional attunement.
In addition to her clinical work, Christina is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto, where she trains and mentors future therapists.
Christina holds a doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy from the University of Toronto.
Nik Carverhill is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). He helps couples cultivate the awareness, compassion, and skills needed to build relationships that align with their values and longings. He works with issues related to conflict, communication, intimacy, infidelity, parenting, intercultural relationships, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, and more. His style is deeply relational and he brings his full, warm self to this work. Nik will meet you where you’re at, with non-judgment, compassion, curiosity, and hope.
Nik has significant experience in community mental health working with clients who have complex needs. He has completed a Master’s in Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto, as well as further training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and the Gottman Method.
He offers couples and individual therapy under the clinical supervision of Dr. Christina Dimakos, with sliding scale fees available.
Athena Efthimiopoulos is an intern therapist who works with individuals and couples using a collaborative, compassionate, and thoughtful approach. She supports clients navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, emotional challenges, family dynamics, and life transitions.
Athena strives to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. She understands that beginning therapy, or returning to it after time away, can feel vulnerable or daunting. Her goal is to meet clients where they are, help them feel comfortable at their own pace, and provide support as they work toward meaningful change. Athena helps couples recognize cycles of conflict or disconnection, better understand emotions and needs beneath those patterns, and strengthen communication and emotional connection.
Athena is currently completing her MEd in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto. Her previous experience includes providing crisis and emotional support to individuals experiencing a range of concerns.
Athena is currently practicing under the supervision of Dr. Christina Dimakos and offers sliding scale fees.
Jasmine Singer is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She uses a warm, grounded, and compassionate approach when working with couples and individuals to navigate emotional challenges, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. With a background in front-line crisis work and experience supporting clients through complex family dynamics and emotional wounds, she brings a balanced approach that combines deep listening, evidence-based interventions, and collaborative care. Her practice focuses on helping clients uncover emotional patterns, find clarity, and reconnect with their inner strengths — always at a pace that feels right.
Jasmine holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto. She offers affordable individual and couples therapy under the clinical supervision of Dr. Christina Dimakos.