About me

Hi there! My name is Rachelle (she/her and they/them). I became a therapist because I fundamentally like people and believe in them and I think mental health is vitally important - it’s the lens that colours all of our experiences, after all. I became a therapist a bit later in life because I’m a slow learner and it took some time for me to realize these two things! (Sometimes that’s how it goes!)

In my past life, I was a chemist and while I still love science, various life experiences and my own deepening self-awareness gradually pulled me towards counselling. That’s why if you need help believing that there is life after something — that second, third, fourth, …, nth acts exist (and can be fun!)— I might be your guy!

My approach

My sessions are client-led. Expect me to listen, ask lots of questions, and check in regularly regarding the pace, your goals, and your feedback. I believe in an iterative approach where we experiment and find the style that works best for you. If that sounds daunting - that’s okay! I can also suggest logical places to start from, provide information about different skills and strategies, and use structured inquiry to help you gain clarity and increase your comfort with the process.

Qualifications

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). My registration number is 19555.

MA in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University

PhD in Chemistry - University of Toronto

BSc in Chemistry - McGill University

This is Momo! She always reminds me to stay present and take lots of naps!