Rachel Holt
Rachel is an Art Therapist/Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), that approaches therapy from a trauma-informed, creative lens. Rachel works with children of all ages as well as adults. During sessions with Rachel, you can expect a variety of art and play based methods.
Hi, I’m Rachel! My approach to therapy is creative, compassionate, curious, and honest. I
believe therapy begins with feeling safe enough to be yourself - and from there, having the
space to explore, experiment, and sometimes challenge the things that aren’t working.
I work with children, youth, and adults, and adapt the work we do to the person in front of me.
With younger clients, sometimes sitting down and talking about feelings isn’t the most natural
way to untangle struggle. We might draw, paint, play, or find other ways to explore what’s
happening in their world. For everyone, art can offer another language for experiences that are
difficult to explain - and there’s no need to have any particular artistic ability to benefit from it.
My approach is trauma-informed and integrates art-making, mindfulness, sensory exploration,
and talk therapy. I’m interested in what we can learn not only through words, but through
creative expression and our sensory and bodily experiences. I place a lot of importance on the
therapeutic relationship, helping clients to feel genuinely seen and accepted while also
supporting them in exploring difficult feelings, trying something new, and discovering their own
strengths.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I deeply value the different ways we experience, process, and
make sense of the world, and I’m intentional about honouring each person’s unique ways of
thinking, feeling, communicating, and connecting. In sessions, there may be art, conversation,
curiosity, humour, quiet moments, and sometimes a little discomfort as we explore something
new.
Above all, I hope our work gives you room to show up as yourself, be curious about all the parts
that make up who you are, and deepen your trust that you already carry within you what you
need to navigate what comes next.
Ready to support your child?
Let's talk about what your family needs and how we can help.
