Meet Rose
Rosalyn ‘Rose’ Rai is a graduate student in Counselling Psychology based in British Columbia, Canada. She is currently completing her Master of Counselling Psychology at City University in Canada, following an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Counselling Human Development from Simon Fraser University.
Rose brings over seven years of frontline experience in crisis response and suicide prevention. She currently supports the Distress Services Program at the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia, one of Canada’s largest crisis centre, where she works closely with volunteers supporting the crisis lines.
Her work is grounded in a lifelong interest in understanding what is happening beneath the surface of people’s lives, emotionally, psychologically, and physically, and how accessible education can support real change.
Beyond The Work
Outside of psychology, Rose finds grounding in nature, yoga, and time with her fiancé, Savick. She considers herself a lifelong learner — curious, reflective, and continually deepening her understanding of both psychology and holistic wellbeing.
Important Note on Scope & Use
Developed by a Counselling Psychology graduate student committed to making psychological knowledge accessible.
The information shared on this website is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Rose Rai is a graduate student in Counselling Psychology and is not a licensed psychologist or therapist at this time. The content provided here reflects her learning, professional interests, and general psychological concepts. It is not intended to provide clinical or therapeutic services, nor to establish a therapist–client relationship.
If you are experiencing distress, mental health concerns, or are in crisis, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional in your area. In Canada, you can call or text 988 for immediate mental health and suicide prevention support. You may also refer to the Resources page for additional information on accessing professional support.
Clinical, Crisis, & Rehabilitation Experience
Throughout her career, Rose has worked extensively in crisis intervention and suicide prevention, supporting individuals during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
She also has experience supporting the rehabilitation of individuals with visual dysfunction related to traumatic brain injuries, including injuries resulting from car accidents, sports-related trauma, and concussions. This work has deepened her understanding of the nervous system, recovery, and the close relationship between mental health, cognition, and the body.
Yoga, Breath-Work, & Body-Based Practices
Alongside her academic training, Rose is a certified yoga and breathwork teacher with over 300 hours of formal training. She completed her yoga teacher training at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts and is Yoga Alliance certified.
Her training and practice include:
Trauma-informed yoga through the Julia McCabe School of Yoga
Neuroinformed breathwork
Hatha yoga
Vinyasa yoga
Restorative yoga
Yin yoga
Rose integrates these practices not as alternatives to psychology, but as complementary tools that support nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and holistic wellbeing.
A Lifelong Learner with a Long-Term Vision
Rose considers herself a lifelong learner, continually deepening her knowledge of both psychology and yoga. Her short-term vision is to share graduate-level psychological concepts with the general public in ways that are easy to understand and practical to implement, particularly for individuals navigating ADHD, hormonal transitions, and major life changes.
Her long-term vision is to grow a large, collaborative practice made up of therapists and wellness professionals who are equally passionate about thoughtful, compassionate, and accessible mental health care — with the goal of supporting even more people in an increasingly complex and demanding world.