Diksha Dua (she/her) is a therapist-in-training and career strategist specializing in life and vocational transitions for neurodivergent individuals. As a 5th-year Student Therapist at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, she takes a neuroaffirmative, strength-based approach, particularly in supporting individuals with ADHD, Autism and Tourette Syndrome. Her practice focuses on co-relational awareness, mindfulness, and somatic experiencing, helping clients navigate career shifts, workplace challenges, leadership transitions, burnout, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and relational dynamics at work and home.
With over 20 years of leadership experience in business transformation, talent strategy, and innovation, Diksha integrates corporate and therapeutic perspectives to guide neurodivergent clients through professional growth, self-advocacy, and workplace inclusion. She specializes in career and vocational development, leadership coaching, boundary setting, and self-conceptualization, ensuring clients gain the tools to navigate transitions with confidence. As Director of Innovation and Talent Strategy at the clinic, she also contributes to service development and team building, enhancing patient care and developing partnerships in the community.
Her clinical focus extends beyond career transitions, encompassing the impacts of immigration and belonging, cultural and generational gaps, grief and loss (including corporate shifts, divorce, and MAID), and neurodiversity within families. She draws from Gestalt Therapy, CBT techniques, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to create a warm, transparent, and collaborative space for clients to explore their experiences and build resilience.
Diksha holds a BA in International Relations and Japanese, an MA in Human Security and Peacebuilding, and Master’s-level certifications in Healthcare Management, Palliative Care, and Gerontology. She is also a certified EQi360 Leadership and Career Strategist. Currently completing her practicum hours toward a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) designation in Ontario, Diksha is deeply committed to helping clients cultivate self-awareness, advocate for themselves, and build meaningful, values-aligned lives.
