About Rachael

Rachael Fernandes provides individual therapy at One Peace Therapy in Toronto, Ontario

Rachael Fernandes (She/Her)| MACP, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Rachael is accepting new clients!

Hi there, my name is Rachael Fernandes. Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about me. ​

Rachael obtained her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Rachael holds a BSc Hons from the University of Toronto Mississauga in Psychology, Professional Writing, and Biology. ​

Volunteering and mentoring in crisis and suicide prevention support services, Rachael gained experience supporting individuals in distress with various concerns and demographics. Her reflective and person-specific approach pulls from solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), multicultural, trauma-informed, psychodynamic, and narrative lenses.​

Primarily, Rachael aims to provide a safe, thoughtful, and kind environment working with clients to find self-compassion and self-defined narratives. ​

Rachael believes mental health encompasses journeying and reflecting on spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional elements. Rachael’s experience provides tools for self-awareness, coping, self-empathy, and resilience. 

MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

What Makes Me Stand Out

Education: 

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)

    • Yorkville University

  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology (Major), Professional Writing (Major), Biology (Minor) 

    • University of Toronto Mississauga 

Certifications: 

  • Helpline Crisis and Distress De-escalation using Solution and Strength-based Interventions

    • Distress Centre of Greater Toronto 

  • Janina Fisher's Trauma Treatment Certification Training (CCTP): The Latest Advances and Proven Techniques to Resolve Deeply Held Trauma

    • PESI​

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training: Master the Core Skills and Competencies of CBT

    • PESI​

Memberships: 

  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

    • Professional Member

  • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

    • Registered Psychotherapist

Specialties: 

  • Anxiety 

  • Depression

  • Grief and Loss

  • Self-Esteem 

  • Cultural or Identity Concerns

  • ADHD

  • Spirituality

  • Life Transition(s)

  • Work/School/Vocational stress

  • Time Management

  • Burnout

  • Interpersonal Concerns

  • Intergenerational/Intersectional trauma(s)

  • People-Pleasing Concerns

  • Boundary setting Concerns

  • Perfectionism

  • Emotion Regulation

  • Personal Development

Populations: 

  • Adults (18+)

  • Individuals

  • LGBTQ

  • BIPOC

Sessions: 

  • Video

  • Phone

    Languages Spoken: 

  • English