Discover Rachael’s Approach

Meet Rachael Pasemko

Founder of Relational Embodied

Rachael is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Counsellor, and Play Therapist Supervisor with over a decade of experience supporting children, families, and fellow therapists. Rooted in British Columbia, Rachael is known for her understanding of neuroscience, relational trauma, and attachment-focused therapy. With an approach that values emotional safety and trust, she has devoted her career to creating spaces where children and families feel seen, heard, and supported in their healing journeys.

Rachael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology, and extensive training in Child-Centred Play Therapy, Expressive Play Therapy, and Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy. She is also a certified Synergetic Play Therapist Supervisor and actively contributes to the facilitation team of Bringing the Body into Practice, a program dedicated to integrating somatic work into therapeutic practice.

Rachael began her career in social services in Kamloops, BC, later transitioning to private practice, where she became well-regarded across communities for her play therapy expertise, especially with children facing challenging emotions and behaviours. In 2019, she launched and led a group therapy practice, serving as clinic director until its successful sale in 2024, marking a new chapter in her professional journey.

Through her career, Rachael has dedicated herself to lifelong learning, consistently deepening her understanding of play therapy’s potential to transform lives. She is passionate about helping children communicate through symbols and metaphors, guiding them to express and process their inner worlds in ways they may not yet be able to articulate with words.

Rachael began her career in social services in Kamloops, BC, later transitioning to private practice, where she became well-regarded across communities for her play therapy expertise, especially with children facing challenging emotions and behaviours. In 2019, she launched and led a group therapy practice, serving as clinic director until its successful sale in 2024, marking a new chapter in her professional journey.

Through her journey, Rachael has dedicated herself to lifelong learning, consistently deepening her understanding of play therapy’s potential to transform lives. She is passionate about helping children communicate through symbols and metaphors, guiding them to express and process their inner worlds in ways they may not yet be able to articulate with words.

Rachael is a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Counsellor, and certified Play Therapist Supervisor with over a decade of experience supporting children, families, and fellow therapists. Rooted in British Columbia, Rachael is known for her understanding of neuroscience, relational trauma, and attachment-focused therapy. With an approach that values emotional safety and trust, she has devoted her career to creating spaces where children and families feel seen, heard, and supported in their healing journeys.

Rachael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a specialization in child protection, a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology, and extensive training in Child-Centred Play Therapy, Expressive Therapy, and Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy. She is also a certified Synergetic Play Therapist Supervisor and actively contributes to the facilitation team of Bringing the Body into Practice, a program dedicated to integrating somatic work into therapeutic practice.