Bronwyn Riha
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Individual Psychotherapy
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Availability:
Monday – 12PM-7PM
Tuesday – 10AM-5PM
Wednesday – 12PM-7PM
Thursday – 10AM-5PM
About Bronwyn:
Maybe you’ve been moving through the world exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are outside of everyone else’s needs. Maybe you’ve been longing for a space where you don’t have to explain away your feelings, and can simply exhale and be met with understanding.
That is this space. A space where all of you belongs – your grief, your joy, confusion or hope. A space to lay down what feels heavy and begin to reconnect with the parts of yourself that deserve care, compassion and gentleness.
Therapeutic Style:
Bronwyn’s therapeutic style is professional, warm and grounded in real connection. She believes that therapy doesn’t need to be stiff to be effective – it just needs to be real. Bronwyn brings a professional, relaxed and relational approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that real change happens through genuine connection. She values authenticity over perfection and believes that embracing our shared humanity makes therapy more approachable, meaningful and sincere.
With her work rooted in positive psychology and a strengths-based, relational approach, Bronwyn aims to help you uncover the resilience, wisdom and potential already within you. Her goal is to create a therapeutic space that is safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental; that honours your intersectional identity, culture and unique life experiences.
“I believe therapy isn’t about ‘fixing’ yourself, but about remembering your worth, honouring your story and giving yourself permission to live in alignment with what matters most to you. My greatest privilege is the ability to work alongside you in that journey.”
What to Expect:
Sessions with Bronwyn are flexible and responsive to what you need in the moment. There’s no “typical” session format, and you don’t need to show up with a plan or homework in hand. You’re invited to guide your time together, meeting yourself with grace for where you’re at on that day. If you’re not sure what to talk about, that’s completely okay – Bronwyn can help revisit themes or patterns that have been showing up in recent sessions. Sometimes, being a good therapist means being a good co-pilot!
The first few sessions tend to include more questions and gentle curiosity, guided by trauma-focused and person-centred principles. Bronwyn spends this time getting to know you and your world, so your work together can be tailored in a way that feels helpful, flexible, and collaborative. Your insight and feedback are always welcome, and the process can shift as your needs do.
“I believe that therapy works best when it feels human rather than overly formal, and that meaningful change happens within genuine relationships. Sessions are laid-back and welcoming of real life – celebrating milestones, naming mistakes, but also being able to wear your cozy sweatpants, swear, yell, snack and showing up as authentically you!”
Continuing Education Courses:
Advanced Trauma Certification (2025)
Facilitating Healthy Grieving Interventions (2025)
Works With:
Youth & Adolescent – Ages 10-17
Adults – Ages 18+
Areas of Focus:
Bronwyn’s practice is informed by several theoretical orientations to approach topics ranging from anxiety to self-esteem, people-pleasing, life transitions, relationships, burnout, and perfectionism. She also believes that areas of focus in the therapeutic space can range depending on each person’s unique life experiences, and that life itself can sometimes be the main focus of sessions.
Special Populations:
Adolescents (ages 10-17)
Adults
Women
Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Modalities Used:
Attachment-Focused Theory
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Person-Centered
Solution-Focused
Somatic-Based Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy