Registered Psychotherapist
rachel.vanslig@gmail.com | 437-888-2276
Practicing in Ontario, Canada
Current Status: Accepting new clients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
for weekly or biweekly sessions
Struggling with life’s challenges? Feeling stuck or hopeless? Ready to start looking deeper and find a new way forward? Then I would love to walk with you - let's explore who you are with genuine curiosity instead of harsh judgment. Being human is beautifully messy and sometimes exhausting. My mission is simple: to help you become compassionately curious about yourself so that you can live the life you desire. Together, we'll explore your inner world with gentleness and openness, discovering that self-acceptance and peace emerge through understanding and support.
I blend talk therapy with somatic exploration and visualization work - healing happens in your mind, body and imagination. We might explore thought or behavioural patterns, be curious about what your body is telling you, dive into an emotional memory to discover what your younger self needs, or help different parts of yourself have overdue conversations. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where growth can happen during belly laughs just as much as during tears. Healing doesn't always have to be heavy.
With compassionate curiosity our conversation can bring unknowns to the surface, make new connections and give space and safety to confront things that have been avoided.
Through somatic exploration we might connect your physical experience with your emotional experience, discover and perhaps complete unfinished actions, play with new endings or find ways to support your body and your internal experiences.
Through visualization, we can rewrite or reimagine old stories, giving you the support you wished you'd had, or helping your wise adult self show up for past moments of pain aiming to create the endings your heart has been longing for.
What You'll Discover
Through this compassionate curiosity, you'll find:
Self-judgment transforms into self-understanding
Your body becomes a trusted ally
Painful memories can heal when you bring new resources to old wounds
Your imagination becomes a powerful healing tool
Inner parts that felt stuck can find new ways to feel safe
Peace and agency feels more accessible and authentic
I'm a bit of a renaissance soul with a hands-on, creative approach to life and therapy. My own healing journey continues to teach me that our minds and bodies are incredibly creative healing systems. Every part of our experience belongs, but nothing is stuck in one role - the connections are endless! By examining our experiences and playing with imagined or assigned rules, we can create our own path to balance. Think of me as your curious companion on this adventure of self-discovery. Ready to begin your journey toward greater self-awareness and authentic living?
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I offer medium- to long-term therapy through 50-minute virtual or phone sessions, typically weekly or biweekly. If you have questions or would like to schedule a no-charge 30-minute consultation, please email me at rachel.vanslig@gmail.com or phone me at 437-888-2276. I accept payment for sessions via e-transfer.
Note: I may have what looks like "office locations" on certain advertising websites, however, I do not have an in-person office location. These are chosen simply because the website requires me to choose locations for the search function. I am located in the Municipality of Bluewater, Ontario.