Hi, I’m Rachel Loong
龍運祺 (she/her)

Your identity is your strength

My ancestry and family name, Loong 龍, carries deep meaning for me. In Chinese, 龍 means dragon, a symbol strength, wisdom, and resilience.

As a 2nd gen Hong Kong Canadian settler and East Asian POC, my family tree has been shaped by historical oppression. I believe the human spirit can overcome, because of what I’ve witnessed and experienced.

My passion for mental health began at a young age. I grew up surrounded by harsh realities of scarcity and deeply unsafe circumstances. I often took refuge in my local library reading books, trying to make sense of abuse long before I had the words for it. Each book helped me find some answers, but knowledge alone couldn’t heal the silent war within me.

It wasn’t until I accessed support that I began to feel a sense of freedom and start to see new possibilities. This is why I do this work today and remain passionate about holding a space of hope and liberation for courageous people in their season of healing.

Prior to becoming a therapist, I danced pre-professionally and worked in the business world for over a decade in recruitment and travel consultancy. I carry a deep understanding of perfectionism and burnout recovery from my experience in demanding work environments.

Inclusivity is important to me. I love meeting people from all walks of life and learning about cultures outside my own. I believe in being human first and listening from a place of compassion, curiosity, and an appreciation for where you come from.

In my free time, I write, dance, and go on nature walks with my fiancé. I’m supported by a small but mighty circle. As an INFP creative soul, my reset button involves movement, storytelling, and art. I love to relax on the couch and listen to soul music. My mission is to live fully with an open heart and sense of humour.

Healing begins with being human again

We all have a universal need to be seen, heard, and accepted. Many of us learn to reject ourselves, dismissing our heart and body, to feel worthy of belonging and get through life.

Therapy can offer a safe connection from one human to another. It allows us to be seen in our full depth, with our pain, grief, and joy. I encourage you to find your voice, take space, share what you’ve quietly been carrying, and reclaim your power.

I trust the wisdom you’ve acquired and also know it’s hard to figure things out alone. Working collaboratively, we can illuminate aspects of you that have gone overlooked and deserve care. Sometimes this means holding space and sometimes it means gently pointing out a path you might not have seen.

We’ll unlearn what no longer serves you. Perhaps it’s the weight of cultural expectations, childhood wounds, or outgrowing roles that once felt necessary. Many people start to regain a sense of empowerment as they reconnect with their own strength and capabilities.

Together, we can breathe, reflect, process, lean into new tools, and find liberation on your own terms.

My therapeutic approach

Whole Picture – I bring a holistic lens that honours the full scope of your life including mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual, while recognizing broader factors such as cultural, community, and environmental impact.

Unveiling – Together, we’ll explore the deeper aspects of lifelong challenges to build a foundation of clarity, understanding, and self reflection.

Reclaiming – Rooted in anti-oppressive values, I stand in solidarity to dismantle the effects of systemic oppression, co-creating a space where your voice, values, and truth are at the centre.

Integration – Building awareness is an important foundation for positive change. I offer psychoeducation in accessible words, metaphors, and share practical tools and resources. Together, we’ll build on your existing skills to support your ongoing growth.

Presence – My greatest hope is for you to feel truly seen, heard, and valued. I meet with you as a fellow human, offering a soft place to land where we can discover what’s truly meaningful for your healing journey.