REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Alya (Alexis) Ilithyia Serghanuk
You’re doing your best, but something still feels like it’s missing. Perhaps it’s a sense of peace, clarity, confidence, or simply the ability to feel like yourself again. Life transitions, relationship stress, chronic health concerns, or past trauma can make it difficult to feel grounded and connected. If you’re experiencing overwhelm, anxiety, feeling disconnected from your body, or are unsure how to move forward, please know that you’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this by yourself.
As a Registered Provisional Psychologist, I work with teens, couples, and adults of all ages who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, chronic health issues, and low self-esteem. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling exhausted by self-doubt, stuck in old patterns, or uncertain about how to create the changes they desire in their lives. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and rooted in compassion. I utilize evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, and DBT, and I often incorporate somatic techniques to help clients reconnect with their bodies and better manage their stress responses. Healing is more than just shifting thoughts—it’s about finding a deeper sense of self.
Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you, because I believe you are inherently whole and don’t need to be told what to do. Instead, it’s about uncovering the parts of yourself that may have been silenced or forgotten, building upon what you already know works, and opening up space for new possibilities. If you’re ready to reconnect with yourself and create lasting, meaningful change, I would be honoured to support you on your journey.
Education:
Master of Science (M.Sc) in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health
King’s College London (UK), Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience (IoPPN)
September 2021 – October 2023
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Honors with a Major in Psychology and Minor in Neuroscience of
Mental Health Disorders
Carleton University
September 2017 – May 2021
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP) (Non-Degree Pathway)
Yorkville University
May 2024 – August 2024
University of Winnipeg Collegiate
September 2014 – April 2017
Coursework spanning science/applied science (chemistry, physics, biology, psychology) and
the arts (literature, history, and language).
Certifications & Training:
- Certified in “Cognitive Therapy for PTSD and Trauma” with adults and children
(Levels 1 and 2) from The Association for Psychological Therapies (APT). - Certified in “Emotional Intelligence (EI) Training” (Levels 1 and 2) from The
International Society for Emotional Intelligence, Inc. (ISEI). - Certified in “Mental Health First Aid Standard” (MHFA-S).
- Certified in Dr. Mansfield’s Flash Technique for Trauma.
- Training in forensic assessments: ACUTE-2007, STABLE-2007, and STATIC-99R.
