Dre Rachel Downey, PhD, C. Psych.

Brief overview

Specialized training in ADHD assessment, concussion, traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, and cognitive aging
Research background in dementia, aging, sensory processing, and cognitive rehabilitation
Former concussion student-researcher working with varsity athletes at the University of Toronto
Providing care within Neuro-Consults since 2020

Qualifications

PhD in Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology specialization), Concordia University
Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto
Licensed by the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ)
Authorized to perform Neuropsychological Assessments (reserved act)

Dr. Rachel Downey holds a PhD from Concordia University. She has specialized training in the assessment of ADHD and neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, and epilepsy.

Her clinical work is informed by a PhD-level research background, with a particular interest in dementia and cognitive aging. Her doctoral research focused on how cognitive, sensory, and motor changes interact in aging, and how these processes can be improved through targeted interventions. Read more about her work through her posts bellow!

Dr. Downey also holds a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Toronto, where she conducted concussion research with varsity athletes. She has been working with us since 2020 as a psychometrist, then as a PhD candidate before graduating with a PhD in 2025.

She is committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based assessments tailored to each individual’s needs. She is currently accepting new clients, primarily working in English - pour les Francophones, voir Dre Desormeaux. Book with her through her online calendar below.