Hi, I’m Rachel Loong
龍運祺 (she/her)
The path that brought me here
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 has been shaped by historical oppression and the struggle to make ends meet. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit because of what I’ve witnessed and experienced firsthand.
My passion for mental health began early. Growing up in harsh realities, I often took refuge in my local library reading books to make sense of abuse long before I had the words for it. Each book brought some answers, but knowledge alone couldn’t address the silent war I was carrying.
When I accessed support, I began to experience freedom and see new possibilities. This is why I do this work today and remain passionate about cultivating a space of hope and liberation for those in their season of healing.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade in the business world and danced pre-professionally. This gave me a deep understanding of perfectionism and burnout recovery, especially from my time in demanding work environments.
Inclusivity is a core value for me. I cherish the opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life and learn respectfully from cultures outside my own. I believe in being human first—listening with compassion, curiosity, and respect for where you come from.
In my free time, I dance, write, and unplug in nature with my fiancé. I’m supported by a small but mighty circle. As a creative soul, my reset button involves movement, storytelling, and art. I love to relax on the couch and listen to music. My mission is to live fully with an open heart and sense of humour.
Healing begins with being held in our humanity
We all have an essential need to be seen, heard, and accepted. Yet along the way, many of us learned to quiet parts of ourselves, setting aside our hearts, our bodies, our truth, in order to feel safe, worthy, or to survive.
Therapy is a place to reconnect with your full humanity – to be held in the depth of your grief, your joy, your angry and everything in between. Here, you’re invited to speak freely, set down the burdens you’ve carried in silence, and reclaim space for your whole being.
I trust the wisdom you’ve gathered through life. And I also know how hard it can be to find your way alone. Sometimes we need space to simply be. Other times, a gentle shift in perspective can bring what’s been out of reach into view.
Together, we’ll begin to unlearn what no longer serves you whether that’s inherited expectations, old wounds, or roles that no longer reflect who you are. As we peel back these layers, you may rediscover strengths that were always there, quietly waiting.
In this space, we’ll slow down, reflect, and explore practices that support your healing so you can chart a path of new possibilities.
My therapeutic approach
Full Picture – I see and honour every aspect of your life – mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and acknowledge how culture, community, and environment shape your identity and experiences.
Unveiling – Together, we’ll gently uncover the deeper layers of your experiences, creating a foundation of clarity, understanding, and self reflection.
Reclaiming – Rooted in anti-oppressive values, I stand with you as we dismantle the effects of systemic oppression. You are the centre of your healing, and I’m here in solidarity, amplifying your voice and truth.
Integration – Awareness is the first step toward change. I offer practical tools and psychoeducation to build on your existing strengths, supporting your continued growth.
Presence – My greatest hope is for you to feel truly seen, heard, and accepted. I’m here with you, as a fellow human, offering a space to explore what’s truly meaningful on your healing journey.
Frameworks informing my practice
Triphasic Model of Trauma Recovery
NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic Experiencing
Attachment Theory
Narrative Therapy
Distress Tolerance (DBT)
Cognitive Distortions (CBT)
Social Determinants of Health
Training and Qualifications
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)
Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada
Registered Professional Counsellor Candidate (RPC-C)
Canadian Professional Counsellors Association
Somatically Healing Sexual Trauma
Khumo Masege, LMHC
Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems
Frank Anderson, MD
Parts Work Therapy Certification
Bea Rhodes, MPCC-S, MEd
ADHD and Neurodiversity Interventions for Women
Michelle Dougher Frank, Psy.D
Professional Counselling Diploma
Rhodes Wellness College
Certified Life Skills Coach
ICF Approved Coach Specific Training Hours
