Rebecca

Rebecca Bonham

Canadian Certified Counselor

verified by TherapyRoute

“Each of us is on a sacred journey of becoming, to know and understand ourselves and the stories we find ourselves in. I am passionate about companioning with people like you to explore the hills and valleys of your life experiences and to support you in seeking new ways to understand and identify yourself within your own story.”

About Me

As a “co-explorer of mystery,” my calling is to walk with others as they untangle the sacred thread of their own story, to identify and explore the values and beliefs that give life meaning, and to gently nurture the growth of Self-trust and compassion along the way. I understand this journey not as fixing or striving, but as an inner unfolding, a return to the truest expression of who we already are. Rooted in graduate studies in psychotherapy, theology, and spirituality, my work weaves together the soul and the psyche, honouring both the depths of the human experience and the mystery that holds us. If you are longing for a space to ask deep questions, explore the unknown, reconsider what you thought you knew, and truly come home to yourself, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.

Approach

My therapeutic style is person-centred, which means that it is gentle, collaborative, and intuitive, and shaped by the unique needs and goals of each individual I support. I'm formally trained in several evidence-based modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS Level 1), Emotionally Focused Therapy, both for couples (EFT) and individuals (EFIT), as well as EMDR. Each of these is rooted in attachment perspectives, grounded in self-compassion, and confident in each person's innate resources for healing, wisdom, and growth. Additionally, I integrate a range of other approaches such as existential, narrative, somatic, and cognitive-behavioural therapies, weaving them in as needed. I also hold the view that personal growth often unfolds as a deeply spiritual process. For clients who are open to it, I offer space for spiritual exploration, tapping into it as a wellspring for meaning, resilience, and transformation.
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Services

Services Offered:

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    Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

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    Geriatric Psychology

    A branch of psychology focused on the mental health needs of older adults, including cognitive decline, loss, loneliness, and adjustment to ageing.

    Learn more about Geriatric Psychology
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    Internal Family Systems

    A therapy model that views the mind as made up of distinct sub-personalities or 'parts', each with its own role, and works to help these parts communicate and heal under the leadership of a core Self.

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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
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    Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Spiritual or Faith-Based Counselling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

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    Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

    Learn more about Trauma Counselling
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    Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

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    Support Groups

    Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Elderly
  • •Groups
  • •Individuals
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

    Learn more about Grief, Loss & Bereavement
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    Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
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    Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues
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    Spiritual Exploration

    Questions of meaning, purpose, faith, and spiritual experience as they relate to psychological well-being and personal identity.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout
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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma
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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

    Learn more about Anxiety

Professional Title:

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    Canadian Certified Counselor

    A counselor who holds certification from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

Qualifications

Master of Psychotherapy and Spirituality

St Stephen's College

Master of Theological Studies

Taylor Seminary

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) - 4 Units

ACPE / CASC

Diploma of Christian Studies

Regent College (Vancouver)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Training Level 1

IFS Institute / CCSU

Memberships

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Full Member

Service Areas

Wandering Home Counselling

Online Only

Edmonton · Campbell River · Calgary

Canada

River's Edge Counselling Centre

In-person & Online

St. Albert, Alberta T8N 2W5

Canada

Also serving online:

Edmonton · Campbell River · Calgary · St. Albert · Edmonton · Morinville