Specialist Therapy for Bodybuilders, Gym Enthusiasts & Everyday Life
Empowering Your Mind
MY CREDENTIALS
MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy
CBT Training
Personality Disorder Training
Dual Diagnosis training
Trauma-informed Training
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
AREAS OF FOCUS
With years of experience in bodybuilding and professional therapy training, I understand the mental and emotional challenges of the fitness world. Having competed as a Bikini Pro, I bring firsthand insight to help others navigate the pressures of bodybuilding and fitness with empathy and expertise.
You started training to change your body — to feel stronger and more in control.
But over time, you've noticed that the transformation you're really craving isn’t just physical. Something still feels off.
It goes deeper than reps, routines, or the number on the scale.
In therapy, we explore the why behind your drive — beyond the surface.
Healing is a journey of self-discovery and growth. It’s about acknowledging where you’ve been, understanding where you are, and finding the strength to move forward with clarity and compassion. In therapy, I provide a safe space for you to explore your emotions, confront
challenges, and build healthier patterns.
THE FOUR PILLARS OF MY
APPROACH
Trauma-Informed
We honour how early experiences shaped you, but we don’t get stuck there. Together, we gently process what needs healing, so you can step confidently into the life you want.
Sport & Strength-Aware
Whether you’re a competitor or a regular gym-goer, I understand the discipline, mindset shifts and physical demands you face—and I bring that insight to every session.
Holistic Mind-Body Integration
Emotions aren’t only in your head, and neither is therapy. We’ll work with somatic tools, nervous system regulation, and body image work alongside talking techniques (CBT, IFS, etc.).
Collaborative & Customised
No cookie-cutter plans. We co-design your journey, blending your goals, your pace and the methods you resonate with - Therapy Is Your Journey.
Diana Darlak
Therapist & Bikini Pro
“I’ve stood backstage in a competition and sat in the therapy chair—so I know the heaviest loads are often the ones we carry inside. My mission is to help you lift both.”
From the bright lights of Bikini Pro competitions to the quiet comfort of my therapy room, I’ve walked both sides of the barbell—and back again. My journey began with a sensitive heart and evolved through years of disciplined strength training, giving me unique insight into the mental and emotional challenges athletes face. Now, I blend sport-savvy experience with trauma-informed care to help you shatter stigma, embrace your authentic strength, and build a life that feels as powerful on the inside as it looks on the outside.
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