Rachel Tolkin | Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Hi, I’m Rachel. If you’re here, you may be carrying the weight of childhood or relational trauma, feeling stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you. My space is one where your story will be met with care, curiosity, and respect. Together, we can begin making sense of the past, gently untangling what’s holding you back, and reconnecting you with the parts of yourself that long to heal and feel whole.

Parcours

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a focus on helping adults heal from complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and relational trauma. My training includes Psychodynamic, Existential, Narrative, Trauma-Focused approaches, and IFS, which allow me to integrate both depth and flexibility in therapy. My work is rooted in the belief that early emotional disconnection shapes how we experience stress, identity, and relationships as adults. I’m committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore these patterns, process their experiences, and move toward authentic self-connection and healing.

Votre expérience thérapeutique avec moi

In our sessions, you can expect a calm, supportive space where we explore how past experiences continue to shape your present. My style is grounded, compassionate, and deeply curious—I’ll meet you where you are while gently inviting deeper reflection. Together, we’ll uncover old belief systems, survival strategies, and relational patterns that may no longer serve you. Using approaches like IFS, Psychodynamic, and Narrative therapy, I support clients in understanding their inner world, processing trauma, and finding new ways of living that feel aligned, empowered, and authentic.

Domaines d’expertise

Ces domaines représentent mes expertises principales, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une vaste expérience clinique.

Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Complex Trauma

Childhood Trauma

Relational Trauma

Trauma & PTSD

Addiction

J’offre également un accompagnement compétent dans ces domaines et j’accueille les client·e·s qui souhaitent du soutien sur ces enjeux.

Anxiety & Worry

Grief, Loss, And Bereavement

ADHD

Stress

Approches thérapeutiques

Voici mes principales approches thérapeutiques, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une expérience clinique approfondie.

Psychodynamic Therapy

This approach explores how early experiences and unconscious patterns shape emotions, relationships, and self-worth. It helps bring hidden dynamics into awareness so you can process the past and create new ways of relating in the present.

Existential Therapy

Existential therapy supports exploring life’s deeper questions—meaning, freedom, identity, and uncertainty. For those impacted by trauma, it can bring clarity and grounding when old belief systems no longer feel aligned with who you are becoming.

Narrative Therapy

Narrative therapy invites you to re-examine and re-author the stories you carry about yourself and your past. It creates space to shift from limiting trauma-based narratives toward ones that reflect resilience, possibility, and authentic identity.

Trauma-informed Therapy

A trauma-informed approach prioritizes safety, choice, and empowerment. It recognizes the impact of trauma on mind and body, and creates a supportive space to process experiences at a pace that feels respectful and manageable.

J’intègre également ces approches fondées sur des données probantes lorsque cela est cliniquement pertinent :

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Solution-focused Therapy

Communautés desservies et expertise culturelle

Voici les populations et communautés culturelles que je suis particulièrement qualifié·e à soutenir.

Populations que je dessers

Adults

Neurodiverse Clients

2SLGBTQIA Community

Millenials

Professionals

Communautés culturelles que je comprends

First Responders

2SLGBTQ+

1st And 2nd Generation Immigrant

Cross Culture And Intercultural Relationships

Eastern European

Titres professionnels

Ontario drapeau de la juridiction de réglementation

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- No de permis 15505

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

Parcours académique

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University, Canada

Emplacements et services offerts

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FAQ

How do I pay for sessions?

Upon booking your first session, you will complete a client intake form which stores your credit card information. After your session, the stored card will be automatically charged, and an insurance receipt will be sent to your email. I offer a 20-minute FREE consultation video call to see about fit.

Are my sessions covered by my insurance?

If you have extended coverage (benefits) for Registered Psychotherapists, your sessions should be covered!

What can I expect in our first session?

Our first session is about getting to know each other. I’ll ask some questions to better understand what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’re hoping for. There’s no pressure to dive too deep right away—we’ll go at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

Do I need to have everything figured out?

Not at all. Many people come to therapy feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or stuck. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear goal—we’ll figure things out together.

How long does therapy take?

It really depends on your goals and what you’re working through. Some people come for a few months, others stay longer. We’ll check in regularly to make sure therapy continues to feel useful and aligned with your needs.

How long are the sessions?

All sessions are 50-minutes.

Where do the sessions take place?

Sessions occur over secure HIPPA-compliant video. They are 100% confidential and privacy protected.

Besoin d’aide immédiate?

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🚨 Composez le 911 pour une assistance d’urgence
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