Michel Bonin, Ph.D

Registered Psychologist
3551 Carrington Road, West Kelowna, British Columbia, V4T 3L8
Phone: 2363176559
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Session Fees: Individual therapy sessions is $220 for a 50 minute session. Initial couples therapy session is $330 for a 90 minute therapy session.
www.kelownapsychologist.com
This member is also available for online counseling.
Online-counseling methods: Phone, Webcam

Good day! Thank you for your interest. I am currently accepting new clients and scheduling sessions both in-person and with zoom. Here is some information about me.

I am a registered psychologist in British Columbia (#2800). I completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honors Degree) at the University of Winnipeg and continued my education by completing a masters and doctorate degrees at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I completed a residency at the Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Faculty of Medicine in Winnipeg, Manitoba where I had the opportunity to better understand a Community-Based Consultation Service Delivery Model in small rural communities. I attained post doctorate work experience in a federal prison named Stony Mountain Institution where I completing psychological assessments and offering treatment to federal inmates.

I am a published author in peer review journals and in the process of writing a book. I have been fortunate to be involved in a Health Canada, Internal Research Grant examining Cocaine Use in Canada and Treatment Recommendations. I completed several presentations and chaired a number of symposia at international conferences. I spent my career working in a variety of diverse environments with veterans, correctional officers, teachers, front line workers (e.g., nurses, paramedics), and with individuals enduring addiction. I have 12 years experience working in federal corrections, in addition to having held contracts with a community-based Employee Assistance Program (EAP (e.g., Blue Cross)) and a Not for Profit organization that focused on offering community based services with a focus on trauma. Other work experiences include my working in medical rehabilitation facilities, halfway houses, and with the Department of Veteran Affairs.

I held management positions in the federal government and have supervised several Ph.D. candidates in my role of Chief of Psychology at Stony Mountain Institution, Regional Psychologist (at a national level), and as an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba. I am the sole proprietor of Moving Forward Psychological Services and have a passion offering psychological services to individuals who endure struggles with mental health.

I have a special interest in working with clients who have endured complex trauma (physical, sexual, and psychological), occupational stress injury, workplace stress/burnout, anxiety, depression, and addictions. I have extensive experience and training working with individuals who experienced trauma at their place of employment and in their personal life. I have a good understanding of current workplace challenges such as unhealthy work environments, as well as the struggles people have returning to work after having endured a moral and/or psychological injury. I also completed training on Gottman based methods to develop a better understanding of interpersonal and relational issues.

I believe that even small changes can result in a more joyful life. One of my aspirations is to help individuals create a life that does not require a holiday. I offer therapy to older adolescents and adults (16 and older). I have an eclectic approach to therapy that ranges from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to a mindfulness based approach, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), behavioral, somatic, and creative therapies. I also offer couples therapy based on Gottman methods.

I offer therapy both in person and via zoom. My rates are $220 for a 50 minute session. Initial couples therapy is $350 for a 90 minute session. I provides an invoice at the end of session that is to be submitted to an insurance provider. I will sometimes bill directly if a contract is initiated with an insurance agency. Payments include debit, credit, e-transfer, and cash that is due at the end of sessions.

My office is located in West Kelowna, British Columbia at 3551 Carrington Road. My office space is located between Elk Road and Butt road - both are easily accessible from Highway 97. Please note that I am in the process of opening a new clinic in West Kelowna that is expected to be fully functional by April 2024. In the meantime, I am currently working out of an executive suite to build a client base.

I am currently accepting new clients. My phone number is (236) 317-6559. Please visit my website at www.kelownapsychologist.com

Dr. Michel Bonin Reaches

Kelowna BC

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