Bonnie Huhn

Clinical Counsellor - Clinical Supervisor

Bonnie Huhn is a Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. She is a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Master Professional Clinical Counsellor, with extensive training in psychological and therapeutic modalities. Bonnie practices from a trauma‑informed, person‑centred, and solution‑focused approach, supporting individuals in building resilience, strengthening connection, and creating meaningful change. 

Bonnie is a deeply aligned ally of Indigenous governance, with both her personal and professional life shaped by long-standing relationships within Indigenous communities. Her partner is from the Songhees Nation, and she has spent most of her life learning from and alongside Indigenous family, friends, colleagues, and Elders. These relationships have strengthened her understanding of the importance of culture, community, and traditional healing, and continue to guide her commitment to walking respectfully and responsibly in this work.

While Bonnie does not carry the lived experience of Indigenous intergenerational trauma, she brings a personal understanding of generational trauma through her own family history. Both of her parents were impacted by post‑war trauma following World War II, and she witnessed firsthand how these experiences can resonate across generations. This insight deepens her empathy and informs her approach when supporting individuals and families navigating complex layers of trauma.

With more than twenty years of experience in mental health and acquired brain injury, Bonnie has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families through challenging life circumstances. She strives to reduce barriers to care and create environments where people feel safe, heard, and respected—while honouring culture, community, and lived experience as essential parts of healing.

Bonnie is also the founder of a unique equine psychotherapy program that blends equine‑assisted learning with therapeutic practice, offering an innovative and holistic approach to mental health. She believes deeply in the healing connection between humans, animals, and nature, and how these relationships can support trust-building and personal growth. Outside of her professional work, Bonnie is passionate about her horses and is actively involved in barrel racing and the rodeo community.

Bonnie is honoured to be part of the team at the Indian Residential School Survivors Society and remains committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities with compassion, humility, and respect.