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+ affirming)
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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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Neurodiversity
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Support for parents/caregivers of kids with medical or mental health conditions
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Chronic illness
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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.
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.
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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Neurodivergent individuals
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Families
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Parents
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Caregivers
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CVAP & Victims Services clients
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Community organizations
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Counsellor consultations
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.
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.
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.
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
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Understanding ADHD- ADHD Centre
Working with the Effects of Emotional Abuse, Severe Neglect and Invisibility- Dolores Mosquera, Envision Workshops
Navigating Clients Through Relationship Breakdown- BCG Counselling Group
Healing Intergenerational Trauma- Diane Poole Heller & Rabbi Dr. Tirzah Firestone, Trauma Solutions
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
How to Deal with Those Who Exhibit Narcissistic Personality Traits- Mind Body Training Institute.
