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Rise Up Center For Emotionally Focused Therapy, Coaching and Consulting
Strengthening Families, Enriching Communities
For all of us, the person we love most in the world, the one who can send us soaring joyfully into space, is also the person who can send us crashing back to earth.
Dr. Sue Johnson
Compassionate Therapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families
Counselling for Individuals, Couples, and Families in Ontario
Welcome to Rise Up Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy, Coaching, and Consulting in St. Catharines, Ontario. I am Reem Abdul Rahim, a Registered Psychotherapist offering compassionate, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families. My work is rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-based care, and a humanistic, person-centered approach that supports healing, emotional safety, and meaningful connection. Whether you are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, family stress, trauma, or life transitions, I am here to offer a grounded and respectful space where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered.
“At the heart of my work is a deep respect for family, connection, and the important role strong relationships play in the well-being of our communities. At Rise Up, I believe in supporting individuals, couples, caregivers, and families with care, compassion, and a strong ethical commitment to the generations we nurture today and tomorrow.” — Reem Abdul Rahim
Compassionate Support for Individuals, Couples, and Families
Compassionate Couples, Family, and Individual Therapy in St. Catharines and Mississauga
Are you looking for couples therapy, premarital counselling, family therapy, or individual therapy in St. Catharines or across Ontario? Whether you are feeling disconnected in your relationship, struggling to rebuild trust, navigating anxiety or depression, or facing family conflict or a major life transition, therapy can offer a safe place to slow down, make sense of what you are carrying, and begin moving toward healing and connection. My work supports individuals, couples, and families who want to strengthen relationships, build coping skills, and create more balance at home, at work, and within themselves.
A Safe, Culturally Sensitive Space for Healing and Growth
Using an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) lens, I offer compassionate, trauma-informed, and attachment-based therapy that honours your values, culture, and lived experience. Together, we explore the emotional patterns, attachment needs, and protective strategies that may be shaping your relationships, your inner world, and your sense of well-being. My goal is to provide a grounded, respectful space where you can feel heard without judgment, reconnect with yourself, and begin building new patterns of safety, clarity, and connection.
Begin Your Journey Toward Connection and Emotional Well-Being
I believe every person is worthy of care, dignity, and kindness, and therapy can be a meaningful step toward healing, self-discovery, and stronger relationships. Whether you are ready to begin therapy, curious about how Emotionally Focused Therapy works, or interested in a Hold Me Tight couples workshop, I invite you to reach out. A 15-minute consultation can be a simple first step to explore your goals and determine whether this space feels like the right fit for you.
Our Mission
We are very passionate about our mission for Rise Up to be a source of inspiration to you and your family. At Rise Up, our motto is "Strengthening Families, Enriching Communities".
Our Values
Integrity
Balance
Making a Difference
Empathy
Discipline
Our Approach
At Rise Up, I offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups, along with workshops and training programs designed to support emotional well-being, relationship growth, and practical skill-building. My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-based care, trauma-informed practice, and mindful self-compassion. I also offer couples workshops, including Hold Me Tight workshops, to help partners strengthen communication, deepen emotional connection, and build more secure, lasting bonds.