Dr Benjamin F Armstrong PhD
Licensed Psychologist,
Saint Laurent. Downtown, Ottawa.
Services
Based in Canada, seeing clients in Hong Kong! I work with clients who are looking for scientific evidence-based practice and warm caring connection. I believe that change starts with the relationship that we form in the therapy and then continues by building useful skills in and outside of our sessions. In practice this means that I fit best with clients who are interested in (1) understanding more about their thoughts and emotions while also (2) taking clear steps to improve their mental and physical well-being. My job as the therapist is to provide a warm and caring environment to support the client in this process.
My specialty is a blend of mindfulness, self-compassion, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. First, mindfulness builds awareness and acceptance of experience. Then, self-compassion soothes and brings a sense of warmth and comfort to all areas of life. Finally, cognitive and behavioral techniques are used to produce profound changes in thinking and behavior.
My process begins with an online assessment that you can take from home and a brief phone call to discuss your results. On the call we discuss what came up in the assessment, and I spend a little time describing my approach and why it might or might not work for you. Please feel free to get in touch to set up this free assessment and consultation.
MY FEES:
- Direct payment
Online Consultation
- Online consultations offered
I AM FLUENT IN:
- English
I WORK WITH:
- Adults
- Elderly
CORE SERVICES:
- Coaching (Life)
- Group Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy (Individual)
- Therapy (Individual)
SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
- Addiction
- Addiction (Alcohol / Alcoholism)
- Anger Management Issues
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Divorce and/or Separation
- Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD)
- Personality Disorders (Borderline)
- Relationship Problems
- Self-Esteem
Group Therapy
Mindfulness Self-compassion for Stress and Anxiety
Do negative thoughts prevent you from living in the moment? Does anxiety hinder your productivity and confidence? Mindfulness can help you identify and eliminate thoughts and habits that are holding you back and help you create a rich, meaningful life.
Dr. Benjamin Armstrong is conducting therapy groups that use mindfulness to address stress from all sources. Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness and self-compassion techniques, the program builds emotional awareness and helps you to clarify what is truly important to you so you can create the life you want.
Sessions typically start with guided meditations that build awareness and introduce important mindfulness principles applicable in everyday life. Then, participants are given specific tools and techniques to for managing their thoughts and emotions.
During the program, you will:
• Become more mindful of thoughts and emotions
• Identify the difficult thoughts and feelings that are holding you back
• Open to difficult emotions with acceptance and self-compassion
• Identify the values that bring purpose to your life
• Take concrete steps that bring your life in line with those values
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