Bonnie Koehn, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC, CCC)
Holistic, compassion-focused virtual counselling for individuals and couples
My counselling approach:
"When we have the courage to walk into our story and own it, we get to write the ending." -Brené Brown
Areas of Interest and Expertise
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Posttraumatic growth
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Life transitions
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Communication & relationship skills
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Gender & sexuality (2SLGBTQ+ affirmative)
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Guidance for loved ones in support of 2SLGBTQ+ friends/family
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Couples counselling
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Single & solo parent support
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Support for parents of kids with medical or mental health diagnoses
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Chronic illness (patient & caregiver)
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Parental narcissism
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Relational trauma
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Post-IPV support (non-crisis)
Therapeutic Approach
My approach is holistic, non-pathologizing, client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I focus on the whole person-- considering all aspects of clients' lives (physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual). Rather than focusing solely on specific symptoms or diagnoses, I work with clients to examine the effects of all of these factors on mental health and well-being.
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My work draws from Narrative therapy, Polyvagal theory, Attachment theory, Family Systems, and a biopsychosocial model of care, grounded in a feminist social justice approach.
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I'm influenced by the work of Gabor Maté, Prentis Hemphill, Peter Levine, Brené Brown, Deb Dana, Diane Poole Heller, and others.​
Client Focus
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Adults, teens 16+
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2SLGBTQ+ community
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Women & gender diverse clients
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Individuals & Couples
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Families
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Parents
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Caregivers
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CVAP clients​​
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Community organization groups
What to expect from our sessions
I love to see clients recognize their ability to rewrite painful emotional blueprints and emerge from difficult experiences grounded in their strength. Together, we'll collaborate to identify and navigate obstacles within a safe emotional space that supports healing and growth.
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Therapy is your place to show up as you are, and I offer authentically compassionate and accepting therapy so you can feel free to be yourself. My clients attend virtual therapy from their preferred location- whether that’s the comfort of home, a walk in the park, or over lunch break at work. Therapy is your time, and there is never a need to show up perfectly.
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I'm a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. These designations allow me to work with clients from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut.
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Contact me at bonniekoehncounsellor@gmail.com to arrange a consult or make an appointment.
Recent Continuing Education
Deconstructing Stigma: Assessing and Addressing ADHD in Adults
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Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Understanding ADHD- ADHD Centre
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Working with the Effects of Emotional Abuse, Severe Neglect and Invisibility- Dolores Mosquera, Envision Workshops
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Navigating Clients Through Relationship Breakdown- BCG Counselling Group
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Healing Intergenerational Trauma- Diane Poole Heller & Rabbi Dr. Tirzah Firestone, Trauma Solutions
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Healing the Legacy of Trauma- Embody Lab- Dr. Gabor Maté, Peter A. Levine, PhD, Dr. Albert Wong, Nkem Ndefo MSN, and Dr. Scott Lyons
The Embodied Therapist: Polyvagal Informed Somatic Techniques in Action- Brittany Rickett
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How to Deal with Those Who Exhibit Narcissistic Personality Traits- Mind Body Training Institute.
