About Bree Bonanno, CCC
If traditional talk therapy has left you feeling like you’ve analyzed everything and changed nothing — you’re probably in the right place.
I’m a Certified Canadian Counsellor and sound healing practitioner working at the intersection of integrative counselling and somatic healing.
My approach isn’t super clinical. It’s relational, body-based, and grounded in one core belief: that the body holds what the mind can’t always access — and that healing happens when we create enough safety to actually go there.
Before I moved into the integrative work I do now, I spent over five years working exclusively in sex therapy. That experience shaped everything. I learned that most of what people bring into a session about intimacy, desire, relationships, or their bodies isn’t really about sex — it’s about safety. About whether it’s okay to want things. About whether they’re allowed to take up space. I carry that lens into every session, even when we’re nowhere near that territory.
The people I work with are often:
Exhausted in a way that sleep doesn’t fix. Stuck in cycles they understand intellectually but can’t seem to break. Disconnected from their bodies — or afraid of what they might feel if they slowed down long enough to listen.
Navigating relationship wounds, intimacy blocks, grief, burnout, or a quiet but persistent sense that something is off. They’ve often done the therapy. They’ve read the books. They know their patterns. What they’re missing is a way in that doesn’t just live in their heads.
What we do together:
I work with individual adults using a combination of integrative counselling, sound therapy, and somatic practices like breathwork and nervous system regulation. Sound therapy isn’t background music — it’s a clinical tool that works directly with the nervous system to shift states that talk alone can’t always reach. Sessions are held in-person in Kleinburg, Ontario, and are designed to feel more like a container than an appointment.
If you’ve been waiting for something that finally feels like it fits — I’d love to connect.
Workplace Wellness
Nearly half of Canadian workers report feeling burned out — and that number has climbed every year since 2023. A third feel anxious and isolated. Seventy percent say their mental health is directly affecting their productivity. For a 500-person organization, burnout-related losses can exceed $3.4 million annually.
And yet most workplace wellness responses ask people to do more — more breathwork, more apps, more self-optimization — when what the nervous system actually needs is to stop performing and be allowed to recover.
That’s where recovery comes in.
Recovery sessions aren’t a perk or a team-building exercise. They’re a clinical reset — designed to bring the nervous system out of a prolonged stress response and into genuine regulation. No skill required. No performance goals. Employees don’t have to do it right for it to work.
The outcomes are concrete: reduced physiological stress, restored attention, improved capacity for presence and connection. The kind of recovery that actually transfers back into the workday — not just the hour after a yoga class.
If you’re ready to offer your team something that works at the level where burnout actually lives, let’s talk.
About Ryan
I specialize in helping men build confidence and navigate the often-overlooked connection between how they see themselves, their mental health, and their sexuality. I help men reconnect with themselves and understand how their sense of masculinity and confidence ties into their personal and sexual lives.
This includes addressing emotional disconnection and creating a safe space where men can explore their relationship with their own masculinity and place in the world. I also specialize in helping men navigate relationship challenges, such as communication issues, infidelity, and navigating specific relationship stages.
I understand that many men find it hard to open up and be vulnerable with another man, and I’m here to challenge that. Together, we’ll break down those barriers and foster a sense of trust and openness. Whether it’s overcoming self-doubt, addressing fears of inadequacy, or understanding how past experiences shape your sense of self, I’m here to create a space where you can have honest conversations about the challenges that hold you back. My focus also includes helping men improve emotional regulation, set boundaries, and tackle relationship challenges – especially for those who thrive with structure and direct support.
If therapy feels intimidating or unnecessary, that’s understandable—many of my clients feel the same way at first. My approach is straightforward, mindful, and nonjudgmental, offering practical tools to build confidence, find clarity, and strengthen relationships, starting with the one you have with yourself. Having faced my own challenges with confidence, emotional regulation, and identity, I’ve learned the value of honest reflection, intentional growth, and creating systems that support resilience, even in overwhelming times.
As a cisgender, heterosexual white man with Italian roots, I understand firsthand how deeply culture and tradition shape who we are and how we see ourselves. Growing up, I felt the weight of expectations around what it means to be a “man” and how to show up in the world. These experiences have given me a unique perspective on the pressures men face when it comes to embracing vulnerability and challenging the societal norms that often hold us back. I know how hard it can be to step outside those boxes, and I’m here to help you do just that in a way that feels authentic and empowering.
When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me staying active, exploring the outdoors, or experimenting in the kitchen with recipes inspired by my Italian background. My therapy style is relational, authentic, and supportive. I’ll challenge you to push beyond your comfort zone and confront what’s holding you back, while also walking alongside you as you build a life of confidence, purpose, and fulfillment.
Education
Master of Counselling Psychology Yorkville University (MACP)
Certifications
DBT Foundational Skills @ Lineham Institute
Beyond Tolerance: Affirmative Therapy with LGBTQ Individuals
Trauma Informed Practice: Alyson Quinn
Sexual Attitude Reassessment Course (SARs) with Stephanie Beuhler
People I Work With
Sexual Confidence and Self-Esteem: Feeling uncertain or insecure about your sexual abilities, which can impact how you experience intimacy and connection with a partner.
Difficulty with Intimacy: Struggling to be fully present or vulnerable during sex, sometimes due to emotional disconnection or fear of judgment.
Performance Anxiety: Worrying about meeting expectations or fearing that you’re not “doing it right,” which can create pressure and hinder sexual enjoyment.
Sexual Identity and Expression: Having difficulty understanding or embracing your own sexual identity or desires, which can lead to confusion or a sense of disconnection from your sexual self.
Navigating Expectations in Relationships: Facing challenges around differing sexual needs, desires, or communication about intimacy, especially in long-term relationships.
Overcoming Past Experiences or Trauma: Dealing with past experiences that may have shaped your current view on sex, affecting your confidence or comfort in sexual situations.
