My name is Rachèl.   

To see the beauty in life we have to experience all of the variety life offers.  Even in suffering, discomfort, stress, and dissatisfaction,  ~ compassionate mindfulness, spiritual teaching, and gentle inquiry can provide tools for working with distress. 

My healing journey began in my thirties when I was plunged into grief and was ultimately propelled to a quest towards a healthier outlook. 

This quest has led me around the world where I have studied many different modalities.   My careers have included Pharmacy Tech, Primary Care Assistant, Educator and now Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner. 

An educator for many years in the secondary panel has seen me spending my time working with students in the areas of Careers training, Positive Psychology and Social Justice 

My work includes students of all ages, disenfranchised youth and adults.   When in Kenya my focus is  mainly on mothers and their children.   Today, in addition to my holistic coaching practice and compassionate mindfulness,  I provide individual client sessions and group work. 

EDUCATION & TRAINING

My post secondary training includes a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Computer Studies from Trent University, a Bachelor of  Education I/S in Social Sciences and Special Education.

I am a Counselling Therapist with ACTA.  

I am a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Circle Leader, Private Mentor and Volunteer Coordinator under the Compassionate Inquiry umbrella while studying under Dr. Gabor Mate & Sat Dharam Kaur.    

I have completed numerous  training programs, accumulating well over a thousand hours of education and am a certified level two Reiki practitioner.  Thai Reflexology,  Singing Bowl Massage,  Mindful Self Compassion and MBSR are modalities studied. 

Additional courses focus on  Biopsychosocial Approach to counselling. Theories of Personality, Ethical Standards for Mental Health Service Providers, Counselling Skills and Competencies, Counselling in School Environment

Language Spoken: English, French

I continue to study and  participate in workshops, trainings and sacred circles led by healers and experts in the field of trauma, psychological well being and mindfulness.