Krishna Makhania

Registered Psychotherapist

Session Types: Online

Clients:

  • Individuals (Adults 18+)

  • Couples & Families

Specialities:

  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Somatic Therapy

More About Krishna

Krishna takes a compassionate, curious, and collaborative stance when working with traditional and non-traditional couples. She works systemically to help her clients gain insight into patterns, begin the process of interrupting defensive structures within a safe space, tolerate difficult emotions that arise, and develop courage to express oneself authentically and positively to significant others. Her therapeutic style is a blend of insight development and practical tools to support both the mind and body, such that harmony within and with others can be attained.

Krishna uses an integrative and holistic approach in therapy depending on your needs, context, and comfort. This means that she draws from various proven therapy models [such as Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic techniques (listening to and supporting the body), Solution Focused Therapy (strength based, actionable), Narrative Therapy (re-writing the story) and more. She believes that most of what we are and what we do- is a response to life; our learned patterns, ways of being, coping, feeling, existing and perseverate for important reasons- for protection and therapy is the process of understanding this inner wisdom that exists in us all, holding compassion for these different parts of us, learning to feel in ways that are safe, and integrating this wisdom in our daily lives. She is in awe of the resilience of the human body and spirit.

She is sensitive, open to feedback, using therapeutic space and relationship as a microcosm of the outside world. She is trained to work with folks who might have experienced developmental trauma, and holds an anti-oppressive lens, inclusive of all. She welcomes people from different cultural contexts- striving constantly to grow and learn with them. She recognises the significance of cultural context and life experiences in shaping ideas, identities, personalities, and perspectives of individuals; striving to practice with humility when working with people from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to diversity based on culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, relationship format, ability, past experiences of trauma, mental/physical health etc).

In Krishna’s Words

Becoming a therapist has been a process of natural unfolding - rooted in my own journey of healing, inquiry, and longing for depth. Sitting with others in their vulnerability has taught me so much about resilience, tenderness, and the quiet strength that comes from being seen. I’ve learned that love, presence, and safety - both within and between us - can transform even the most stuck places. This work continues to shape how I live, love, and relate to the world - with softness, with curiosity, and with trust in the process.

Education

• Master of Science (MSc) in Couple and Family Therapy

• Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology

Relevant Facts

• Somatic Soul-Based Trauma Training

• Certified in Discernment Counselling

• Certified in Emotion Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

Irrelevant Facts

• Lover of nature and can sometimes talk to plants

• I love music and like to sing (especially in the shower)

• I enjoy food and hosting people for meals

Q&A

Areas of Focus

  • Academic Stress

  • Acculturation Stress

  • Addictions (e.g., Alcohol, Drugs)

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Assertiveness Training

  • Attachment Issues

  • Blended Families

  • Breakups / Heartbreak

  • Career Stress / Burnout

  • Caregiver Stress

  • Co-Parenting

  • Codependency

  • Coming Out

  • Communication Skills

  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)

  • Creativity Blocks

  • Depression

  • Disordered Eating / Emotional Eating

  • Divorce / Separation

  • Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Violence

  • Emotional Abuse

  • Empty Nest Syndrome

  • Estrangement

  • Existential Concerns

  • Family Conflict

  • Financial Stress / Money Worries

  • Friendships / Social Issues

  • Gender Identity

  • Grief and Loss

  • Identity & Values Clarification

  • Identity Exploration

  • Immigration / Refugee Experiences

  • Imposter Syndrome

  • Infidelity / Trust Issues

  • Intercultural Relationships

  • Jealousy / Insecurity

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming

  • Life Transitions

  • Low Libido / Sexual Dysfunction

  • Marginalization / Minority Stress

  • Midlife Crisis

  • Motivation / Goal Setting

  • New Parents / Postpartum Adjustment

  • Parenting Challenges

  • Perfectionism

  • Polyamory / Open Relationships

  • Pornography Addiction

  • Problem Gambling

  • Procrastination

  • Quarter-Life Crisis

  • Racial Identity / Discrimination

  • Relationship Conflict

  • Relocation / Immigration Stress

  • Retirement Adjustment

  • Safety Planning

  • Self-Compassion

  • Self-Esteem / Confidence

  • Sex Addiction

  • Sexual Issues / Intimacy

  • Sexual Orientation

  • Shame / Guilt

  • Shopping / Spending Issues

  • Sleep Issues / Insomnia

  • Spirituality & Faith Struggles

  • Technology / Screen Addiction

  • Trauma

  • Work-Life Balance

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