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Alison Bekendam
As a postpartum and perinatal anxiety therapist, Alison Bekendam helps new parents navigate the overwhelming emotions that come with adding a baby to the family. She specializes in pregnancy and postpartum mental health, anxiety, depression, trauma and burnout for adults who feel like they're losing themselves in the chaos of parenting and life transitions.
Alison is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) who brings a unique perspective to her therapy practice. Before becoming a psychotherapist, she worked as a registered midwife for five years, supporting individuals and families through profound life transitions. This experience gives her an intimate understanding of the physical and emotional challenges of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
She specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and burnout using trauma-informed therapy. Alison integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma informed practice to help clients develop effective coping strategies and foster lasting growth. Alison is trained in trauma processing approaches including ReWind and Flash. Her approach is collaborative, rooted in curiosity and respect, and focused on helping you deepen self-understanding.
Alison works best with adults (16+) navigating major life transitions—whether you're adjusting to pregnancy, struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, managing parenting stress, or experiencing burnout from work or relationships. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges without pressure to be perfect.
Known for her calm, grounding presence and belief in people's innate resilience, Alison helps clients reconnect with their strengths and move toward balance and wellbeing.
Alison is registered for direct billing with GreenShield, Medavie, Canada Life, Manulife, and many other insurance providers. InnerWorks can direct bill most plans for your convenience.
Contact InnerWorks Counselling today to schedule your first session with Alison and start your journey toward healing. InnerWorks offers services in person in our Lambeth (London, Ontario) office, and online for clients across Ontario.
As a postpartum and perinatal anxiety therapist, Alison Bekendam helps new parents navigate the overwhelming emotions that come with adding a baby to the family. She specializes in pregnancy and postpartum mental health, anxiety, depression, trauma and burnout for adults who feel like they're losing themselves in the chaos of parenting and life transitions.
Alison is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) who brings a unique perspective to her therapy practice. Before becoming a psychotherapist, she worked as a registered midwife for five years, supporting individuals and families through profound life transitions. This experience gives her an intimate understanding of the physical and emotional challenges of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
She specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and burnout using trauma-informed therapy. Alison integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma informed practice to help clients develop effective coping strategies and foster lasting growth. Alison is trained in trauma processing approaches including ReWind and Flash. Her approach is collaborative, rooted in curiosity and respect, and focused on helping you deepen self-understanding.
Alison works best with adults (16+) navigating major life transitions—whether you're adjusting to pregnancy, struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, managing parenting stress, or experiencing burnout from work or relationships. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges without pressure to be perfect.
Known for her calm, grounding presence and belief in people's innate resilience, Alison helps clients reconnect with their strengths and move toward balance and wellbeing.
Alison is registered for direct billing with GreenShield, Medavie, Canada Life, Manulife, and many other insurance providers. InnerWorks can direct bill most plans for your convenience.
Contact InnerWorks Counselling today to schedule your first session with Alison and start your journey toward healing. InnerWorks offers services in person in our Lambeth (London, Ontario) office, and online for clients across Ontario.