Meet Chidi
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Chidiebere (Chidi) Dim
Registered Provisional Psychologist
(She/Her)
Chidi works with adults who are ready to move beyond coping and start understanding the root of their struggles. Her approach focuses on helping you feel more grounded, more aware, and more connected to yourself.
Chidi is a Registered Provisional Psychologist. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from Mount Allison University.
She provides trauma-informed counselling to adults experiencing anxiety, panic, grief, relational challenges, and the effects of difficult or overwhelming life experiences. Her work is grounded in an understanding of the nervous system, attachment, and early relationships. She helps you understand your patterns and responses as meaningful adaptations, not personal failures.
Chidi uses an integrative and individualized approach. She draws from evidence-based therapies including EMDR, CBT, ACT, EFT, and somatic, nervous system-focused practices. Her work is practical and collaborative, with a focus on helping you build awareness, regulate emotions, and create lasting change.
She has completed Indigenous cultural training and brings a strong commitment to cultural humility. She considers the impact of identity, culture, and lived experience in every aspect of care.
Chidi works with adults from diverse backgrounds, including individuals from BIPOC communities. She supports concerns such as trauma and PTSD, attachment wounds, addictions, emotional regulation, dissociation, chronic stress, and self-esteem. She also works with patterns like people-pleasing and self-silencing that often develop in unsafe or unpredictable environments.
She is especially drawn to working with individuals who have spent years being strong for others and are ready to have that same level of support for themselves.
If this resonates with you, booking a first session is the next step!
Chidi is accepting new clients as of May 20th, 2026 , and will be available for counselling bookings on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-4:00pm.
A Message from Chidi Herself
What it’s Like to Work With Me?
Clients often experience me as warm, direct, and attentive. I focus on creating a space where you can speak openly without feeling judged or needing to have everything figured out before you start. You do not need to filter yourself here.
I meet you where you are. At the same time, I will gently challenge patterns that may be keeping you stuck so you can begin to move forward.
Therapy with me is not about fixing you. It is about understanding you.
We work at a pace that feels manageable. You build insight and practical tools at the same time. I may use grounding strategies, reflective questions, and body-based awareness to help you reconnect with yourself in a steady and clear way.
I also believe change happens through relationship. The connection we build in therapy is part of the work and progress.
My Belief About Therapy
Life can feel heavy when you are carrying anxiety, grief, or emotional pain that does not seem to ease. Therapy does not remove those experiences overnight. It helps you understand them, respond to them differently, and feel more steady within yourself.
You do not have to do this on your own.
Starting therapy can feel uncomfortable. It also shows readiness for something to change. My role is to work alongside you as you make sense of your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and aligned.
If you have been thinking about starting, this is a place you can begin!
Favourite Quote
“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are also worthy of love and belonging.” — Brené Brown
Chidi Works with Adults & Older Adults!
Areas of Competence & Clinical
Focus / Presenting Concerns:
Abuse
Addiction
Aging
Alcohol Abuse
Anger
Anger Management
Anxiety
Body Image
Chronic Pain or Illness
Communication
Depression
Dissociative Disorders
Divorce/ Separation
Emotional Abuse
Emotion Regulation
Gambling Addiction
Grief, Loss, Bereavement
Infidelity
Internet Addiction
Loneliness
Men’s Issues
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Pregnancy, Prenatal and Postpartum Psychosis
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Social Anxiety Disorder
Spirituality
Stress
Substance use/ abuse
Suicidal ideation/ thoughts
Trauma
Video Game Addiction
Weight Loss
Women’s Issues
Workplace Stress
Therapeutic Modalities &
Counselling Interventions Used:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Christian Counselling
Eclectic Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Existential Therapy
Forgiveness Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Narrative Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Positive Psychology
Reality Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Strength-Based Therapy
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Academic Background
Master of Counselling Psychology (MC) Yorkville University (2023)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA) Mount Allison University (2015)
Certifications & Trainings
ACT for Beginners (completed 2024)
CBT Training (completed 2024)
EMDR Training (completed 2024)
Trauma Focused CBT (completed 2023)
Chidi’s Clinical Areas of Specialization
Anxiety and Related Concerns
Chidi supports individuals experiencing anxiety, panic, and ongoing worry by helping them understand how these responses develop and show up in daily life. Her work focuses on building practical tools to manage symptoms, increase emotional awareness, and create a greater sense of stability and control.
Trauma, Grief, and Relational Wounding
Chidi works with clients impacted by trauma, loss, and relational pain, including attachment wounds and difficult past experiences. She recognizes how these experiences shape current patterns and prioritizes safety, pacing, and building capacity for processing. Therapy supports you in making sense of what you have been through while strengthening your sense of self and connection with others.
Addictions (Substance and Behavioural)
Chidi supports individuals navigating substance use and behavioural patterns such as gambling or other coping strategies that feel difficult to manage. Her approach focuses on understanding the underlying needs these patterns are meeting while building alternative ways to cope. She works collaboratively with you to define goals that align with your values, whether that involves harm reduction, abstinence, or increased awareness and control.
Emotional Regulation and Chronic Stress
Chidi helps clients who feel overwhelmed, shut down, or reactive develop a clearer understanding of their emotional responses. Her work focuses on nervous system awareness, identifying triggers, and building practical strategies to respond in ways that feel more steady and intentional.
Relationships and Interpersonal Patterns
Chidi supports clients in understanding and shifting patterns within relationships, including communication difficulties, people-pleasing, boundary challenges, and fear of conflict or disconnection. Therapy focuses on increasing insight, strengthening boundaries, and building more secure and fulfilling connections.
Self-Esteem, Confidence, and Identity
Chidi works with individuals who struggle with self-doubt, low confidence, or a sense of disconnection from who they are. Her approach supports you in understanding where these patterns developed and building a stronger, more grounded sense of identity and self-trust.
BIPOC and Culturally Informed Care
Chidi provides culturally informed care for individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those navigating identity, systemic stress, and cultural or intergenerational experiences. She approaches this work with cultural humility and an awareness of the broader contexts that shape mental health and healing.
Life Transitions
Chidi supports clients through periods of change such as career shifts, relationship changes, or identity development. Therapy offers space to process uncertainty, clarify values, and move forward with greater intention and confidence.
An Authentic Message from Chidi
Shaped by curiosity, lived experience + respect for your story
Why I Do This Work
My path into psychology started with a deep curiosity about how people think, feel, and adapt. Over time, that curiosity grew as I saw how much people carry without support. I chose this work to offer something many people have not had, a space where you can speak openly and feel understood without having to minimize your experience.
I am interested in the full context of your life. Not just what is happening now, but what shaped it, what you have had to carry, and how you have continued to show up despite it. I see all your patterns and responses as meaningful. Together, we make sense of them and work toward change that feels realistic and sustainable.
A Bit More About Me
Outside of sessions, I keep my life simple and intentional. I spend time in nature, explore local trails, and use movement to stay connected to my body. Journaling and reflection help me process and stay grounded.
I enjoy music, storytelling, and cultural traditions that bring a sense of identity and connection. Cooking, reading, and slowing things down help me reset.
I also bring my full humanity into this work. I know what it feels like to carry a lot internally while still showing up for others. I understand the pressure to be strong and the discomfort that can come with slowing down and feeling what is there.
This shapes how I work with you. I show up present, direct, and attentive. I focus on creating a space where you can be honest about what is hard, without judgment or pressure.
If you have been managing on your own for a long time and are ready for something different, this may be a good place to start!