Rachel Kehoe - Psychologist & Canadian Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Location: Leuven & Online
COMPSY 8023113730 | CCPA 11252706 | CRPO 18442 | NIP 249519
In 2023, I began a new chapter in Leuven, Belgium, after many years living and working abroad as a Canadian expat. Over the past 18 years, my career in international education has taken me across South Korea, the UK, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my focus shifted more fully toward mental health, leading me to pursue a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology though Yorkville University. I am a `Psychologist in Belgium and a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in Canada.
Living abroad is a journey filled with excitement—but it can bring moments of uncertainty, loneliness, and disconnection. As someone who has navigated these transitions, I understand how challenging it can be to adapt to new cultures, languages, and ways of life while being far from familiar support systems. These experiences shaped how I approach therapy and inform my understanding of the emotional complexities of building a life in a new place.
At the heart of my work is a belief in the power of interpersonal relationships and how they shape emotional wellbeing across the lifespan. Therapy offers a space to slow down and reflect on what you are experiencing. My aim is to help you feel genuinely supported as we explore what feels most important to you, within a compassionate and empathetic space.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. I work from a person-centred perspective grounded in systemic theory, integrating approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and somatic body-based work depending on your needs and goals.
I am a registered Psychologist in Belgium and a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in Canada. I offer sessions in English. I work with adult individuals, couples/partners, families and adolescents (12+), both in-person and online.
Qualifications:
2024: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, Canada
2015: Master of Education, Bath University, United Kingdom
2004: Post Graduate Diploma of Education, Deakin University, Australia
2003: Honours Bachelor SocSci Kinesiology, McMaster University, Canada
Further Training:
2025: Internal Family System (IFS), Level 1 - IFS Institute2025: Attachment-Focused EMDR - Evergreen, Laurel Parnell
2025: Attachment-Focussed EMDR - Evergreen, Laure Parnell
2025: Trauma-Informed Stabilisation Treatment (TIST) Certification Training - Level 2 - The Academy of Therapy Wisdom, Janina Fisher
2024 - Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) - ICEEFT, Sue Johnson
2024 - Certified Trauma Integration Clinician - Level 1 & 2 - Attachment and TraumaTreatment Centre For Healing (ATTCH)
2024: Trauma-Informed Stabilisation Treatment (TIST) Certification Training - Level 1 - The Academy of Therapy Wisdom, Janina Fisher
2024: Trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), EMDRIA Certified – Sonoma PTI
2024: Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level I & II - The Gottman Institute
2024: Trauma Treatment Certification Program (CCTP) - Janina Fisher, Evergreen2024: Internal Family Systems Therapy – Frank Anderson, Evergreen
2024: ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD – CCSP), Evergreen
2024: Brainspotting Phase 1, Brainspotting
2024: Polyvagal Theory, Impact Training Centre
2024: Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 1 & 2, ICEEFT
2024: Interaction Pattern Analysis (IPA) Level 1, 2 & 3, Impact Training Centre
2023: Person Centred Interviewing, Impact Training Centre
2022: The Science of Wellbeing, Yale
Work History:
2024-Present: Psychologist, Satori Health Centre, Leuven, Belgium
January- August 2024: Intern Counsellor, Satori Health Centre, Leuven, Belgium
2018 – Present: Author
I have written several middle-grade nonfiction books and articles. Notable publications include:
· 2025: “Cracking the Code: The Human Quest to Uncover Secrets,” Orca Book Publishers, Canada
· 2023: “The Trailblazing Life of Viola Desmond,” Orca Book Publishers, Canada
· Contributed several feature articles to Muse and Faces magazines, part of Cricket Media in the United States.
· Authored a range of educational books for Red Line Editorial on topics such as mental health awareness, artificial intelligence and energy innovations.
2022-2023: English Language Lecturer, Lingnan University, Hong Kong
2010-2022: Upper Elementary Teacher, Kowloon Junior School, Hong Kong.
Implemented the IBPYP curriculum, teaching a range of core subjects with a dedicated focus on enhancing social and emotional development.
2006 – 2010: Year Group Leader & Classroom Teacher, International School of the Hague, The Netherlands.
Led and taught all core subjects, emphasizing holistic development and emotional health.
Professional Associations:
Member, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) # 11252706
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