Bonnie Nelson, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA(CP)(Distinct.), BA(Hons)

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in private practice serving clients online/virtually in and around St. Catharine’s and Owen Sound, Ontario. As your therapist, it is my priority to create a therapeutic atmosphere that promotes growth and positive change for you. I look forward to working with you to address your challenges and realize your goals. Therapy is a process that can move you toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the life you desire.

Treatment Approach

field pathI use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and techniques to address my clients’ unique mental health needs. Treatment plans are client-centered and tailored to each individual’s presenting concerns and personal circumstances. Many successful treatment plans will utilize an integrated/eclectic foundation of therapies consisting of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, acceptance and commitment therapy, behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), existential/humanistic therapy, internal family systems, interpersonal therapy, narrative therapy, psychoanalysis, schema therapy, solution-focused therapy, and somatic therapy. Treatment includes clients acquiring practical tools to help sustain the growth experienced in regular therapy.

There is a growing body of research that supports the practice of self-compassion and mindfulness in psychotherapy. Neuroscience research reveals individuals that practice these techniques are happier, more resilient, and better equipped to heal painful memories from the past. It is my honour and mission to help my clients move past what’s blocking them from reaching their full potential individually and within their relationships.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Education & Credentials:

  • License #: 12173
  • License State: Ontario
  • Practicing Since: 2022
  • Education:
    Master’s degree in counselling psychology (distinction)
    Bachelor’s degree in psychology (honours) and minor in child & family studies
    Diploma in early childhood education