Life's heaviest moments deserve skilled support - that’s where I come in. You don't have to carry this alone.

Rochelle Andrew, Registered Psychotherapist

Perhaps you're struggling with complex challenges that life has thrown at you - let's talk. Together we can create a space where your experiences are deeply understood and your path forward feels clearer. I trust that you are the expert in your life and I know from experience that we all need some support to get there. That’s where I come in.

"I believe in the transformative power of love, of dreaming, and of the quiet, consistent work of showing up." Adrienne Maree Brown in Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds.

Hi, I’m Rochelle.

I’ve been on quite a journey in my life so far. Perhaps you can relate. Getting outside with the trees is one of the ways I stay connected to myself and nature. What ways work for you? If you aren’t sure yet, let’s explore that.

I’ve always been fascinated by people and the systems we create, both on a personal and global level. My interest in how our minds work was solidified when I was 13 years old. I picked up my first psychology textbook from the local library’s used book sale and this started me on the winding path that has gotten me here. While I love reading, I’ve found that the most important lessons I learn come directly from being with people. There’s just no substitute for that.

I work with clients who want a down-to-earth therapist with a scientific understanding of the brain and nervous system. I know very well that life can be so tough and also so beautiful. It’s this lived experience that also fuels my belief in the incredible healing potential we all possess.

Outside of my office, some common places you will find me include: growing vegetables in gardens, taking a course on something new, adventuring outdoors with my friends, or traveling to new places."

My Training & Education

    • Registered With the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario ( CRPO)

    • Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University

    • Honours Degree in International Political Economy and Economics , Trent University

    • Registered with The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

    • Membership with The Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

    • Working with Neurodivergent Clients from a Disability Justice Centered Perspective with Dr Alex Iantaffi

    • Sex and Disability with Dr Alex Iantaffi

    • Certificate in Dialectic Behaviour Therapy ( DBT)

    • Internal Family Systems: Clinical Applications of the IFS Model with Dr. Frank Anderson

    • Sexual Attitudes Reassessment (SAR) Training for Sex Therapists with Dr. Alex Iantaffi

    • Deb Dana’s Polyvagal Informed Therapy Master Class

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification (C-DBT): Practical Clinical Applications for Trauma, Comorbidities, Addiction and More

    • Level One Clinical Training Gottman Method Couples Therapy through the Gottman Institute

    • The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Trauma Conference hosted by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

    • Working with Kinky Clients with Dr Alex Iantaffi

    • Trauma Sensitive Yoga Teacher Training with Brendon Abram

    • Indigenous Studies 1000, Trent University

    • Indigenous Food Systems at Trent University with Dr. Dan Longboat

    • Gandhi and Globalization, a 3-week residential course on the connection between individual and wider systems with Dr Vandana Shiva

How I work:

At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that we are all whole. We all have capacity to heal and discover our inner wisdom.

My training in psychotherapy means I have the technical and academic expertise you need and deserve when coping with the most complex times of life. But at the end of the day, you also want to know you’re working with someone who “gets” what it’s like to experience the hard stuff, the ups and downs of life right? I get it and I am here for you. Whether you are ready to start or just curious, reach out for a free consult to chat with me and learn more about what is possible.

Therapy with me is…

  • I believe that everyone’s journey is unique, and I make it a priority to honour your experiences and respect your wisdom. I provide 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming care for folx of all sexual orientations, gender identities, expressions. I welcome all relationship models.

  • Changes don’t happen overnight. Let’s move at a pace that works for you. My goal is to meet you where you are at and help you move toward the growth and clarity you're seeking.

  • While we honour the process of healing which takes time, we also work towards tangible outcomes. When bright ideas arise we will put them to work for you. Together we will set clear goals and celebrate your progress to build momentum.

There’s a lot of ground and topics we can cover to support you. Here are examples of what some of my clients come to me for…

Grief & Loss

Helping Professionals and Caregivers

Chronic Illness & Disability

Get in touch

I’m here to help you grow.

Click this link to choose your time for a free, confidential consultation.

Here is a poem I love, for you to enjoy, because we can all use a good poem.

Hope has holes
in its pockets.
It leaves little
crumb trails
so that we,
when anxious,
can follow it.
Hope’s secret:
it doesn’t know
the destination–
it knows only
that all roads
begin with one
foot in front
of the other.

–Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

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