Hi, I'm Rose Rai (she/her), a graduate student in Counselling Psychology completing my Master of Counselling Psychology at City University. I provide virtual, free counselling under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist and am passionate about creating a warm, collaborative space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.

With over seven years of experience in crisis response and suicide prevention, I'm especially interested in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and family dynamics. My approach is grounded in Narrative Therapy while integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Outside of counselling, you'll usually find me hiking, camping, skiing, practicing yoga, exploring the mountains, or spending time in nature. These experiences remind me of the importance of slowing down, reconnecting with ourselves, and finding balance—values that also shape the way I approach therapy.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Counselling and Human Development

• Master of Counselling Psychology (Candidate)

Additional Training & Certifications

• 200-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training

• 30-Hour Neuro-Informed Breathwork Training

• Suicide Intervention and Crisis Response Training

• Mental Health First Aid

I believe therapy is a collaborative process built on curiosity, compassion, and genuine connection. My approach is grounded in Narrative Therapy while integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Together, we'll explore your experiences, identify your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you move toward the life you want to live.

My goal is to help clients:

• Understand themselves with greater compassion and curiosity

• Develop healthier ways of coping with stress, anxiety, and life's challenges

• Strengthen relationships and improve communication

• Build confidence, resilience, and self-worth

• Navigate life transitions with greater clarity and intention

• Create meaningful, lasting change that aligns with their values

I strive to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel safe to be yourself. Rather than seeing you as someone who needs to be "fixed," I believe you already possess strengths and resilience. My role is to walk alongside you as you make sense of your experiences, reconnect with your values, and write the next chapter of your story.

I specialize in supporting adults who are:

• Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or burnout

• Navigating major life transitions, such as starting university, changing careers, becoming a parent, moving to a new city/town, ending a relationship, or rediscovering themselves

• Healing from trauma, emotionally abusive relationships, or narcissistic abuse

• Struggling with people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt, or feeling "not good enough"

• Working through difficult family relationships, intergenerational expectations, or cultural identity

• Navigating complex relationships with parents or family members

• Experiencing relationship challenges, communication difficulties, or rebuilding trust

• Processing grief, loss, or significant life changes

• Feeling disconnected from themselves and wanting to reconnect with their values, identity, and sense of purpose

• Balancing academic, career, or workplace pressures while trying to maintain their wellbeing

• Women navigating perimenopause or menopause and the emotional, relational, and identity changes that can accompany this stage of life

• Men working in trades and other high-demand industries who are looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore stress, emotions, relationships, and mental health

• Navigating substance use, addictive behaviours, or recovery while exploring the underlying experiences that contribute to these patterns and developing healthier ways of coping

• Wanting to better understand themselves, build resilience, and create a life that feels authentic, meaningful, and aligned with who they are

I help individuals navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, self-compassion, and resilience. My mission is to walk alongside you as you make sense of your experiences, reconnect with your strengths and values, and create a life that feels authentic, meaningful, and true to who you are.