Dr. Bonita Steele is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia with both an MA and a PhD from UBC. Her counselling approach is Humanistic, in that it is characterized by her person-centered therapy model that focuses on the inherent goodness of people and their innate drive toward self-actualization. She leads with her belief that individuals can find solutions to problems, when given a supportive environment that fosters growth through three core conditions: unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathy. Dr. Steele’s therapeutic approach can also be adapted to enhance the drive-and-growth of a group (or team) of people.
Along with the Humanistic therapy approach described above, Dr. Steele will often incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients with issues such as: · Anxiety and panic disorders · Depression · Chronic pain · Substance use disorders · Workplace stress · Body Image struggles
ACT is an action-oriented psychotherapy that helps individuals accept difficult emotions and thoughts rather than fighting them, while committing to behavior changes that align with their personal values. It promotes psychological resilience and flexibility, through mindfulness and behavioral techniques.
In closing, Dr. Steele’s approach provides an opportunity for long-lasting impact for individuals as well as with athletic and corporate groupings that have goals of removing performance-restricting barriers.
