Diya Valgi
Client Coordinator
Hi, I’m Diya! I’m in my second year of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour in the Mental Health Specialization at McMaster. I’ve always been curious about the quieter ways people express themselves and connect with others. Growing up between Mozambique and Mauritius with Indian roots, I was surrounded by diverse cultures, which opened my eyes to how deeply our environment shapes us. That sparked my passion for mental health, identity, and community care. I’m especially interested in how culture and lived experience shape our understanding of mental health, and I hope to help create spaces that feel inclusive, compassionate, and truly supportive.
Have you been debating starting therapy but have put it off for one reason or another? Feeling overwhelmed with the endless choices and options for therapists and therapeutic treatment options? Therapy takes effort, but getting started shouldn’t have to!
With flexible bookings, a quick matching process, and a down-to-earth, welcoming approach, our mission is to make getting started with therapy, easy.
I’m here to help you find the right therapist, to get started on your journey to Bounce Back.
Meeting with me!
I aim to create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable sharing their story. My goal is for clients to leave feeling heard, validated, and hopeful and knowing they have the strength and ability to move forward and overcome challenges.
What happens in a consultation?!
We’ll start by determining what you’d like to work on in therapy and what’s brought you here! We just need a general idea of the topics for exploration and areas you’d like to focus on in therapy.
We’ll chat a bit about your day-to-day life, what you do and who you are. Finding the right therapist includes finding the right personality fit, so don’t be scared to let your personality shine!
Whether you’ve been to therapy before or this is your first time, if you have any preferences about what type of therapist you want or what you might be specifically looking for, we’ll take note. No idea what you want or need? Don’t worry! No preferences required 🙂
We’ll spend some time discussing the practical aspects of therapy such as your availability, booking information and of course financial aspects of therapy such as prices, payments & benefits coverage.
Last but certainly not least, the consultation offers an opportunity for you to ask us any questions you may have about virtual/telephone therapy at Rebound, the process of getting started or anything you’re uncertain of!
Q&A just for fun
Q: Dogs or Cats?
A: I love both, but I’m especially drawn to the charm of a cuddly cat!
Q: Guilty Pleasure?
A: Deep-diving into internet drama documentaries, because sometimes real life is the best reality show.
Q: Favourite Season?
A: I grew up where the weather barely changed, so discovering fall in Canada feels like unlocking a whole new level of cozy vibes!
Q: Favourite Saying?
A: “Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it.” Albus Dumbledore
Q: Biggest Pet Peeve
A: People who blast their music in public or keep their phone brightness so high it feels like I’m staring into the sun!
Q: Ideal Vacation?
A: Exploring Europe – getting lost in charming streets, eating way too much good food, and pretending I’m a local (even if I’m totally not).
Q: Hobbies?
A: Baking, stitching, reading and going on long walks!
Q: Big Dreams?
A: Making a meaningful difference in the field of psychology and someday having a cozy cottage tucked away in the forest.
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” - Rumi
Interested in starting therapy?
As your intake coordinator, I provide a comfortable, judgement-free space to help you find the best therapist for you. When you’re ready, I invite individuals from all walks of life to reach out for a free consultation and begin your journey to Bounce Back.
