Godfrey Benjamin
Godfrey Benjamin
Pronouns: he/him
Specializations: Individual Counselling, Adults, Youth, Young Adults.
Interests: Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Emotion Regulation, ADHD, Self-esteem, Relationships, Spirituality in Healing.
Godfrey is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who has earned his Certificate in Psychotherapy through the Toronto Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Education (TCPCE). Godfrey also has a postgraduate certificate in Addictions and Mental Health from Durham College and an undergraduate degree in Mental Health Studies from the University of Toronto.
Godfrey has worked in inpatient addictions, shelter, and supportive housing, in Toronto, including Fred Victor Centre and House of Compassion. Godfrey has extensive experience working with current and past trauma and addictions, as well as supporting clients and family members in navigating life with Schizophrenia.
Godfrey uses a variety of person-centred, supportive counselling in his work with individuals. He provides support and resources that fit a variety of needs, and tailors his approach to each client’s needs and goals. Godfrey works with diverse populations, including adults, seniors and men. Spiritual matters across different faiths, is also an area Godfrey is increasingly specializing in.
Godfrey provides a non-judgemental, caring and compassionate space in which to explore a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, addictions, self-esteem and self-confidence, and addressing work, family and relationship challenges.
Godfrey’s journey into his own mental health along with his empathy, has shaped his strong ability to connect and build rapport with clients.
Godfrey believes in helping to shift beliefs around seeking mental healthcare, from a stigma to a strength and encourages his clients to see themselves as a part of driving change both within and outside of themselves.
Therapeutic Approaches
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
Harm Reduction
Motivational Interviewing