About

My Journey & Practice

Yuval Dinary

RSW, Psychotherapist

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

Registered Social Worker #836661

Hello!

I’m Yuval, and for over six years I’ve been helping individuals affected by bipolar disorder – both those living with the condition and the families and partners who support them.

The Full Story

My journey overcoming mental illness and starting my practice.

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My Philosophy

I had incredible guides in my recovery journey.

This practice is my way of paying it forward.

Independence

I believe in giving people the tools and skills that they need to manage the disorder effectively. I don't believe in lifelong weekly therapy for my clientele. I want them to gain independence. If someone still needs weekly sessions after three years, I take that as a sign I haven’t done my job effectively.

Shared Struggle

My vision for the future of therapy is one where practitioners combine lived experience with specialized training to help clients overcome challenges they’ve personally navigated. I apply this in my own practice, and it’s proven to be a powerful and effective approach for treatment.

Empowerment

Recovery is a journey of taming extremes with humility, and deepening self-knowledge. I believe that many who walk this path emerge stronger than if they had never faced the disorder. My goal is to support people in becoming more competent, compassionate, and resilient along the way.

Words From Those I've Worked With

"Our family has been significantly and negatively impacted by mental illness over the past 10+ years. Yuval has been our strongest ally and most precious asset in navigating Bipolar and the immense impact Bipolar and mental illness has had on our family."

"Yuval is an excellent counsellor, who is kind, understanding and compassionate. He was able to calm my fears about my mental health issues and provide guidance. He gave me frameworks that put my mental health issues into a new and more positive perspective."

"Yuval was able to establish a trusting and safe space where I was comfortable expressing my darkest thoughts. He has a knack for making me feel heard and guiding me through my own thoughts. Now that I have been a patient for a few years I am far more independent, my quality of life has improved dramatically and I have learned so much about myself. He has been a source of tremendous support."

"Yuval is an excellent listener and took the time to learn about our family dynamic, the history of illness and the impact on our immediate family, my children and our broader community of extended family and friends. He processes information slowly to ensure he is able to fully grasp the magnitude and impact of the information being shared. His attentiveness and empathy has been so greatly appreciated."

"Yuval has been a great resource for our family, counseling us on my siblings’ bipolar illness. He has educated us on the illness, helped us figure coping strategies, understand what to expect and helped us put together a plan of action to move forward."

Yuval Dinary

My Journey & Practice

Hello!

The Full Story

My Philosophy

Independence

Shared Struggle

Empowerment

Words From Those I've Worked With

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Bachelor of Social Work

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Certificate

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Certificate

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Certificate

Metacognitive Therapy Certificate

Counseling Practitioner Certificate

Existential Therapy

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy

Spiritual Issues Within Treatment for psychosis and Bipolar disorder

Bipolar Disorder: Family-Focused Treatment

Professional Training & Credentials