Psychologist-developed · 29 years of experience

The conversations that
actually happen.

Psychologist-developed conversation cards for children and couples. Put a card on the table tonight.

Developed with a licensed psychologist · 29 years of clinical experience

20,800+

families

7

products

29 years

clinical experience

21 000+

families follow us

29 years

of clinical experience behind the products

7 products

children aged 3–18 and couples

How it works

Three steps.
Nothing to prepare.

No agenda to set. No one needs to lead. The app provides the structure — you bring the presence.

1

Choose a card.

Each product contains conversation cards organised by theme. Pick one that feels right — or let the app suggest one.

2

Reflect together.

Work through the card's questions together. No preparation needed — the questions guide the conversation forward.

3

Save and return.

Write down your reflections and save them. Something to come back to — next week, next year, whenever you want to remember what you actually said.

Still Us

This is what a card looks like.

Still Us — Opening

What is it about how we end the day that means you're still carrying thoughts and responsibilities when you're trying to fall asleep?

Still Us — Scenario

A task has become "yours". The other steps back. Over time the difference feels normal. How does the relationship change when roles are no longer questioned?

Still Us — Reflection

When do you notice yourself doing something that goes against a value you actually want to stand for?

Choose your format

Same content.
Two ways to use it.

The app works for the sofa at 9:30pm. The physical cards work for the dinner table. Many families use both.

The Bonki app
The Bonki app

Always with you. Always ready.

Choose a product. Start straight away.

  • 7 products in one app
  • Save your reflections in Still Us
  • Archive stores your completed conversations

· from 195 kr per product

Open Bonki digitally
Physical cards
Physical cards

For the table. For the hands.

Concrete, well-made conversation cards to put on the table. No battery. No screen.

  • Same psychologist-developed content as the app
  • Perfect for children who learn with their hands
  • Gift packaging included
  • Buy as a set or individually

195–295 kr · per card deck

See all physical cards
Why we built Bonki

"Could we create something we ourselves were missing?"

Emma and Filippa as children

When my little sister Filippa and I were young, we were often on our own. Filippa was "sensitive" — she was sad a lot, and the only thing I knew that made her less sad was telling stories and building worlds in the empty bathtub that she could play in.

The story I told was often about a girl named Bonki — a girl who was also sad sometimes. We didn't understand it then, but the words we didn't have for how things felt were allowed to exist inside the story.

I moved far away as soon as I finished school. Filippa built a career — and for many years our relationship became one that only existed in passing.

"Could we not create something we'd needed ourselves as children? So that we wouldn't have had to do so much work as adults?"

It hit her when she had her first child. With a child, you have to stay — stay with your feelings, feelings you didn't know you had. That became our first conversation about starting Bonki.

Emma & Filippa

Founders, Bonki Studio · Malmö

The psychology behind Bonki

Developed with
licensed expertise.

Ida Welbourn, licensed psychologist

Ida Welbourn

Licensed Psychologist · Licensed Psychotherapist
Specialist Psychologist

29 years of clinical experience Psychology programme, Lund University Specialist Psychologist in psychological treatment Certified ISTDP therapist Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) Foundation training in EFT — couples therapy

I have 29 years of experience as a psychologist, primarily working with children and their parents — individually and together. As a clinical psychologist I have worked with assessment and treatment in child and adolescent psychiatry and child health services, as well as consultation, supervision and training in schools and preschools.

As a psychotherapist I have worked with individual long-term therapies for young people and adults, as well as couples therapy and family counselling. The foundation of my work is psychodynamic theory with a focus on attachment, affect, mentalisation and relationships.

Qualifications

Licensed Psychologist Psychology programme, Lund University. Five-year university degree followed by one year of supervised practice. Licence issued by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare.
Licensed Psychotherapist Psychotherapy programme, Lund University. Psychodynamic orientation with specialist competence in children, adolescents and families. Licence issued by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare.
Specialist Psychologist Specialist Psychologist in psychological treatment and psychotherapy, accredited by the Swedish Psychological Association's specialist programme.
Certified ISTDP Therapist Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. Three-year specialist training in individually focused affect-based psychotherapy on a psychodynamic foundation.
Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) Evidence-based brief intervention for treating depressed or suicidal adolescents together with their parents. Specialist-level training with years of method supervision.
Foundation Training in EFT Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy. Evidence-based couples therapy method focusing on the couple's emotional interaction patterns.

What you're wondering
before you begin.

Does my partner need to be involved from the start?

No. You can download the app and explore the products on your own.

From what age are the cards suitable?

The children's products are designed for children from age 3 and up. Me in Myself suits children from age 3, Everyday Cards and Sibling Cards from age 6, Me with Others from age 6, Me in the World from age 12, and Sexuality Cards from age 13.

Does the child need to be able to read?

No. For younger children, the adult reads the questions aloud. The conversation happens between you — the app is just the structure.

How long does a conversation take?

It varies. A children's card takes 10–20 minutes depending on the child's age and energy. Still Us takes 20–30 minutes per card. No session requires preparation — you open the app and start.

What happens after the free card?

You get access to one card in each product at no cost. To unlock the full product — all cards in that series — you purchase it for 195 kr. You choose which products you want access to.

Is this therapy?

No. Bonki is a preventative tool — not therapy and not a substitute for professional support. It is a structured way to have the conversations that otherwise never happen, in a safe format that doesn't require anything to be wrong.

What is the difference between the app and the physical cards?

The content is the same. The app has an archive that saves your completed conversations and is always with you on your phone. The physical cards suit the table, the hands, and situations without a screen. Many families use both.

How do I know which product suits my child right now?

Start with age as your guide. Me in Myself for the youngest from age 3, Me with Others and Sibling Cards from age 6, Me in the World from age 12. Everyday Cards suits most ages from 6 and is the easiest to start with if you're unsure — the cards are based on everyday situations your child will recognise.

Start with one conversation.
See where it takes you.

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