Bunkola Ojelade
- RSW
Locations:
- Alberta
Areas of Focus:
- Multicultural, PTSD, Trauma, Youth/Adolescent
Additional Areas:
- Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Major Mental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Multicultural, Neurodiversity, Perinatal and Postpartum, PTSD, Relationships, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress
About the Counsellor:
Bunkola Ojelade (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with over five years of experience in the field of mental health and counselling. Known for her compassionate and relationship-building qualities, she is dedicated to fostering a supportive and healing space for individuals, youth, and families.
I self-identify as BIPOC.
Philosophy:
Bunkola believes the power of the therapeutic process is centered on the therapeutic relationship and self-discovery. She is committed to creating a trusting and safe space that respects each individual’s autonomy, confidentiality, self-expression, and culture.
Therapeutic Approach:
Known for her warmth, empathy, non-judgment towards others, and person-centred approach, Bunkola tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. The approaches she draws from are: cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, attachment-based therapy, art-based therapy, trauma-focused therapy, strength-based, solution focused, and mindfulness-based therapies.
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family System (IFS)
- Mindfulness Based
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centred Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma Informed
- Tree of Life
Focus Areas:
In her practice, Bunkola focuses on supporting youth and young adults with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, transitions, stress management, self-care, self-compassion, healthy friendship, conflict resolution, boundaries, and identity concerns.