Meet Stephanie Bunn

Registered Social Worker

I believe that meaningful support starts with getting to know the whole person. I'm genuinely curious about your story, your relationships, your daily life, your strengths, and the experiences that have shaped who you are today. Taking the time to understand who you are allows us to work together in a way that feels authentic, collaborative, and grounded in what matters most to you.

I value building genuine connections and creating a space where people feel comfortable exploring concerns that can often feel difficult to talk about, whether because of stigma, shame, or cultural expectations. I believe some of the most meaningful work happens when people feel safe enough to bring forward the parts of their lives that are hardest to share. This can include men- specific concerns, relationship challenges, caregiving burnout, healthcare access issues, and other experiences that feel hard to bring into the open. 

I often connect with people who are navigating life transitions, questioning their sense of self beyond the roles they carry, or feeling overwhelmed by the expectations placed upon them. My work frequently includes supporting prenatal and postpartum individuals, men, people experiencing anxiety or low mood, and those who tend to put others' needs before their own. I also support individuals who are looking to better understand the role food plays in their life while building a more compassionate relationship with themselves along the way. I also provide family and group relationship counselling to help navigate tensions, strengthen communication, establish healthy boundaries, and foster deeper understanding within important relationships.

My approach is person-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including attachment-based therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems Theory, feminist therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic approaches, and relationship-focused interventions. I tailor therapy to your individual needs, helping you better understand your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and relationships while fostering growth, self-compassion, and resilience.

I hold a Master of Social Work (Health) and Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Waterloo and am a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW. Since 2018, I have worked alongside equity-deserving communities, supporting individuals, families, and groups in healthcare, clinical, and community-based settings while honouring their unique experiences, strengths, identities, and goals.