Hello! My name is Rachel (she/her) and I am a queer, White, cisgender woman of British, Scottish, and Polish ancestry. I am new to the area now called Victoria and live on the stolen lands of the Lək̓ʷəŋən, Songhees, Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay), MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat), and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. I'm a somatic counsellor, which means my primary approach to supporting clients is through the lens of body psychotherapy. I use creative and alternative approaches to therapy as well as evidenced-based practices. These include Culturally Responsive Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Brief Solutions Focused Therapy to name a few. In sessions with me, clients can expect to use music, movement, sound, drawing, and talking to approach challenges from multiple angles.
I specialize in working with people who have eating disorders (Binge Eating Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder) and disordered eating patterns. Working with me to address eating and body image concerns, whether in individual or group sessions, does not require an eating disorder diagnosis. I also help people navigate burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, ineffective coping skills, stress, and low-self esteem among many other challenges. I can provide hormone and surgical readiness assessments to assist clients on their gender-affirming path.
It is important to me in therapeutic work to acknowledge and explore the interplay of intersecting identities. I have worked with clients who identify as neurodivergent, 2SLGBTQI+, multiracial, and having physical disabilities and/or chronic illness.
When I’m not working, I love to spend time with my family and pets, take walks, attend dance performances and roller derby, do all the crafts, and stick my feet in the ocean.
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A gentle, no‑pressure space to meet, ask questions, and get a feel for whether working together feels right for you. This brief conversation is an opportunity to share what’s bringing you in, explore what support might look like, and see if my approach aligns with what you’re hoping for. You’re welcome exactly as you are — curious, unsure, exploring, or simply wanting to connect before committing.
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A gentle, no‑pressure space to meet, ask questions, and get a feel for whether working together feels right for you. This brief conversation is an opportunity to share what’s bringing you in, explore what support might look like, and see if my approach aligns with what you’re hoping for. You’re welcome exactly as you are — curious, unsure, exploring, or simply wanting to connect before committing.
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**For new clients, please book a complimentary consultation first.** This supportive and confidential session provides a safe space to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and explore whether counselling is the right fit for you. Whether you're facing life transitions, mental health challenges, or simply looking for guidance, we're here to help.
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I offer therapy that allows you to explore what's not only present in your mind but also in your body. Using approaches from somatic therapy, expressive arts therapy, CBT, DBT, and more, we will explore how to work towards your desired outcomes.
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Treatment: 60 min. Couples/Relationships Psychotherapy Description: I offer person‑centered therapy for couples and diverse relationship structures, creating a space where partners feel heard, supported, and able to build more connected and equitable ways of relating. Price: $175.00
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A follow-up session to complete or edit a previously started hormone and/or surgical readiness assessment.
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A trauma-informed collection of information regarding your gender-affirming health care goals to be collected and summarized in a letter/form designed to provide medical practitioners with all required information to initiate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and/or gender-affirming surgeries.
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Six Thursdays - starting Thursday, August 20th from 7pm-8pm and running until Thursday, September 24th. **Sliding scale $35-55 per session in series. Rachel is a somatic counsellor who leads inclusive, creative, and evidence-based group therapy, specializing in eating disorders, body image, and related challenges. This group offers a therapeutic space for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults to explore disordered eating and eating disorders while working toward greater freedom with food, body, and self. We’ll focus on building body trust, reducing shame, developing compassionate self-talk, and exploring the connection between 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and eating disorders/disordered eating. An eating disorder diagnosis is not required to attend this therapy group.
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A psycho-educational approach to help folks and/or their loved ones answer questions about the complexities of gender identity, what to expect from the gender-affirming healthcare system, and how to navigate and self-advocate within these systems.
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A psycho-educational approach to help folks and/or their loved ones answer questions about the complexities of gender identity, what to expect from the gender-affirming healthcare system, and how to navigate and self-advocate within these systems.
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90 min. Queer & Trans Identity Navigation Circle. A 6‑week therapeutic, community‑based group for LGBTQ2S+ people exploring identity, navigating disclosure, and building queer/trans belonging. Together we’ll explore gender, sexuality, relationships, safety, and the ongoing process of “coming into” yourself. Each session blends grounding practices, guided reflection, and collaborative discussion to support you through the emotional, relational, and systemic layers of identity navigation. Open to all queer, trans, questioning, and gender‑expansive adults (18 yrs.+) Closed group. Limited to 6 participants. Every Sunday from May 3 - June 7, 2026 6:00pm-7:30pm $55.00 per participant
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I offer collaborative, trauma‑informed readiness assessments for gender‑affirming hormones and surgery. Whether you’re seeking hormone therapy or gender‑affirming surgery, our work together focuses on supporting your goals, offering clear information, and ensuring you feel grounded and informed every step of the way. There is no test, no gatekeeping, and no requirement to justify your identity. In Part 1, we explore your hopes, questions, and needs in a way that honours your lived experience, neurotype, culture, and personal pace.
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In the second session, we go through the questionnaires together, explore any remaining questions, and make sure you have the information you need for informed consent. When you feel ready, I provide a clear, affirming letter that reflects your autonomy and your right to access gender‑affirming care in BC.
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Treatment: 50 min. Individual Psychotherapy Description: I offer person‑centered individual therapy that provides a steady, respectful space to explore your experiences, understand patterns with compassion, and move toward ways of living that feel more grounded, aligned, and genuinely your own. Price: $155.00
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Initial consult for all things sex, love, and relationship support. Receive somatic intimacy guidance and intuitive support for your self-love & intimacy needs.
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Somatic Intimacy Coaching to support you to get into your body so you can discover what is really going on in your relationship to intimacy. Explore the topics of emotional intimacy, self-intimacy, spiritual intimacy, sexual intimacy, and intimacy in relationships.
1:1 & Couples. Continued care for all things sex, love, and relationship support. Receive somatic intimacy guidance and intuitive support for your self-love & intimacy needs. *Not billable to insurance
1:1 & couples! Continued care for all things sex, love, and relationship support. Receive somatic intimacy guidance and intuitive support for your self-love & intimacy needs. For those needing extra time and care for more tender topics. *Not billable to insurance
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**For new clients, please book a complimentary consultation first.** This supportive and confidential session offers a space to talk about your concerns, ask questions, and see if counselling is the right fit for you. Whether you're navigating life transitions, mental health challenges, or simply seeking support, we're here to help.
Billed toExtended health plans
Treatment: 50 min. Individual Psychotherapy Description: I offer person‑centered individual therapy that provides a steady, respectful space to explore your experiences, understand patterns with compassion, and move toward ways of living that feel more grounded, aligned, and genuinely your own. Price: $155.00
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Four Wednesdays -Wednesday, August 19th - Wednesday, September 23rd from 7pm-8pm. **Sliding scale $35-55 per session in series. Rachel is a somatic counsellor who leads inclusive, creative, and evidence-based group therapy, specializing in eating disorders, body image, and related challenges. Un(rule)y is a therapeutic group for individuals who want to break free of the rules imposed on them by disordered eating and eating disorders. This counselling group offers a space to explore your relationship with food, body image, and self-worth in the company of people who have similar struggles. An eating disorder diagnosis is not required to attend this counselling group. People of all identities are welcome.
Billed toExtended health plans
I offer therapy that allows you to explore what's not only present in your mind but also in your body. Using approaches from somatic therapy, expressive arts therapy, CBT, DBT, and more, we will explore how to work towards your desired outcomes.
Billed toExtended health plans
**Contact to Book ** Six Wednesdays - starting Wednesday, August 19th from 5pm-6pm and running until Wednesday, September 23rd. **Sliding scale $35-55 per session in series. Rachel is a somatic counsellor who leads inclusive, creative, and evidence-based group therapy, specializing in eating disorders, body image, and related challenges. This is an online therapeutic group for individuals who want to break free of the rules imposed on them by disordered eating and eating disorders. This counselling group offers a space to explore your relationship with food, body image, and self-worth in the company of people who have similar struggles. An eating disorder diagnosis is not required to attend this therapy group.
Billed toExtended health plans
Initial consult for all things sex, love, and relationship support. Receive somatic intimacy guidance and intuitive support for your self-love & intimacy needs.
Billed toExtended health plans
Somatic Intimacy Coaching to support you to get into your body so you can discover what is really going on in your relationship to intimacy. Explore the topics of emotional intimacy, self-intimacy, spiritual intimacy, sexual intimacy, and intimacy in relationships.
1:1 & Couples. Continued care for all things sex, love, and relationship support. Receive somatic intimacy guidance and intuitive support for your self-love & intimacy needs. *Not billable to insurance
1:1 & couples! Continued care for all things sex, love, and relationship support. Receive somatic intimacy guidance and intuitive support for your self-love & intimacy needs. For those needing extra time and care for more tender topics. *Not billable to insurance
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