Discover Rachael’s Approach

Meet Rachael Pasemko

Rachael Pasemko is not just a therapist—she’s a translator of inner worlds.

With over 20 years of experience supporting children, families, and fellow therapists, Rachael brings a rare blend of deep clinical wisdom and soul-level attunement. Based in British Columbia, she’s recognized for her ability to hold complexity, read beneath the surface, and guide clients through trauma with a presence that feels both safe and quietly powerful.

Her work is rooted in neuroscience, relational trauma, and attachment-based therapy—but what truly sets her apart is her ability to feel what a child cannot yet say, and to trust the body’s wisdom where words fall short.

Rachael holds a Bachelor of Social Work, a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, and advanced training in Expressive Play Therapy and Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy. She is a Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor and part of the facilitation team for Bringing the Body into Practice—a program integrating somatics into therapeutic work.

From her early days in Kamloops social services to founding and leading a successful group therapy practice, Rachael has always followed one truth: healing isn’t something you force—it’s something you witness, invite, and hold space for.

She has spent decades helping children use symbols, metaphor, and play to process what they cannot yet articulate—and guiding other therapists to do the same with deeper clarity, trust, and embodiment.

This isn’t just her career. It’s her calling.

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.