Raquel Watkis, the co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and psychotherapist at W Experience Counselling and Wellness Services

Raquel Watkis (She/Her)

Hi! I provide adult, family, couple's, and walk-and-talk therapy.

Welcome!

I'm Raquel Watkis (She/Her), the co-founder and chief executive officer of W Experience Counselling and Wellness Services. I have been providing mental health and well-being support to children and adults for over 14 years. Supporting healthy mental health is essential to physical health and overall wellness. I believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to thrive regardless of their background and past experiences.

I have experience in diverse settings, including inpatient medicine, emergency department, outpatient rehabilitation, behavioural and disability programs, psychoeducation, community and academic counselling agencies, domestic violence, diversity equity and inclusion, and trauma research.

I am a Ph.D. Public Health Sciences candidate with a specialization in aging, health, and well-being, registered social worker and psychotherapist. I have an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Anthropology, and Sociology, a Social Service Worker diploma, a Bachelor of Social Work degree and a Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in health.

I utilize skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Affirmative therapy, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Trauma-informed Therapy to support my clients during their counselling experience.