Rachel Urquhart
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Hard working practitioner driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach. Favouring modalities across several theoretical approaches including attachment theory, EFT, IFS, CBT and DBT.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Psychotherapy. Currently completing practicum experiences with wide client populations. Experience gained through academic projects, practicum placements, and supervision. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Excited to to start career and make meaningful contributions in multiple contexts with commitment and drive.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student, Psychotherapist
Chettiar Counselling & Associates
04.2024 - Current
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Conducted assessments of clients, identifying areas for targeted therapeutic interventions.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest psychotherapy techniques and theories
- Guided clients through exploration of personal trauma, resulting in significant emotional healing.
- Utilized teletherapy platforms to extend services to remote or immobile clients, broadening clinic's reach.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different client markers.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
Practicum Student, Spiritually-Integrated Therapy
University Gates, Schlegel Village
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced resident comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Facilitated recreational activities for residents experiencing dementia, fostering socialization and mental stimulation.
- Contributed to the development of group therapy curriculum.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address grief and bereavement among residents and foster peer support networks, ultimately strengthening coping skills and resilience.
- Provided support during individual sessions, ensuring a safe environment for residents to express their vulnerabilities and challenges
Pastor's Assistant
United in Faith Ministry
05.2024 - Current
- Served as a liaison between pastoral staff and congregation members, addressing concerns or questions promptly while maintaining confidentiality when appropriate
- Collaborated with other local churches to foster ecumenical partnerships and community-wide events that promoted unity within the larger faith community.
- Developed strong relationships with congregation members through one-on-one meetings, fostering a sense of trust and open communication.
- Assisted in planning and executing community outreach events to connect with local residents and foster positive relationships.
- Participated in hospital visitations, offering comfort and support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual guidance, counseling, and pastoral care for church members and their families.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
Research Assistant
Whole Earth Society’s Canadian Interfaith Conference
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: recipient of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Grant
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Translated research findings into actionable recommendations, influencing policy and practice.
- Liaised between conference organizers and campus police to secure sufficient security for Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s Special Representative in Combatting Islamophobia
- Facilitated workshops on anti-racism and polarization on social media
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Server
Jack's Family Restaurant
05.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: Waterloo
- Anticipates and responds to the needs of both teammates and clients
- Provides meaningful interaction with clients; ensures positive experience from first interaction
- Nurtures repeat business through warm interpersonal engagement
- Prioritizes and executes multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Resolves complaints and conflict using problem-solving and team-building skills
- Takes care to collaborate with internal partners across departments
Education
MA Theology - Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy
Martin Luther University College At WLU
Waterloo06.2025
Master of Divinity -
Martin Luther University College at WLU
06.2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication and active listening
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Group therapy facilitation
- Treatment Planning
- Tracking client progress
- Multicultural competence
- Active affiliation with 2SLGBTQIA community
- Special focus: IFS-informed interventions
- CBT; DBT; Narrative; SFBT; decolonizing approaches
Publications
Hind-Urquhart, Jennifer, Hind-Urquhart, Rachel, "A Queering,", Consensus, Vol. 43, Iss. 2, Article 3, 10.51644/RAXC1005, https://scholars.wlu.ca/consensus/vol43/iss2/3
Timeline
Pastor's Assistant
United in Faith Ministry
05.2024 - Current
Practicum Student, Psychotherapist
Chettiar Counselling & Associates
04.2024 - Current
Practicum Student, Spiritually-Integrated Therapy
University Gates, Schlegel Village
04.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Whole Earth Society’s Canadian Interfaith Conference
04.2023 - 05.2023
Server
Jack's Family Restaurant
05.2014 - Current
Master of Divinity -
Martin Luther University College at WLU
MA Theology - Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy
Martin Luther University College At WLU
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