Paul Mensah
CounsellingOttawa
About Paul
Paul is a Registered Psychotherapist who holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, a Master of Science at Ottawa University in Human Kinetics as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education with a minor in Psychology at Carleton University.
Paul is dedicated to help individuals reach their absolute best and improve mental well-being. He aims to help clients reach and realize their maximum potentials whether on or off their field of play. By working with individuals in a collaborative manner by listening to the needs, goals and stories, Paul has had the opportunity to help to support Olympians, refugee claimants, professionals, varsity athletes and parents.
With knowledge in sports psychology and personal experience being a former semi-professional athlete, Paul has been a strong advocate for mental performance and how it correlates to athletic outcome. By blending therapeutic approaches, dependent on the client’s needs, Paul aims to address issues with and not limited to life transitions, trauma, cultural issues, injury recovery, identification of self, anxiety, depression and stress. Ultimately, Paul aims to convey a safe environment where change can be fostered, and individuals can grow in a healthy manner.
Paul is a member of The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO, ID: 13425).
Specialties
• High Performance & Sport
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• ADHD
• Relationship issues
• Life transitions
• Perfectionism
• School Issues
• Coping mechanisms
Workshops
Facilitating Mental Skills Workshops for your team or organization is another way Paul can provide support. If your team wants to improve a specific mental block, is repeatedly struggling in competition, or generally wants to grow the mental skills needed in high performance settings, you can request a free 30-minute consultation call. See the Mental Skills Workshop page for more details.
Ages
• Adolescents (12+)
• Adults
Languages
• English
Availability
• In-person sessions held Friday whereas virtual sessions are available Tuesday to Thursday.
• Workshop facilitation availability will be determined by the inquiring team’s schedule and collaboratively agreed upon through consultation.
Treatment Approaches
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
• Person-centered Therapy
• Exercise-based Psychotherapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT)
Education
• Bachelor of Science Specializing in Health Education with minor in Psychology from Carleton University
• Master of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, specialization in Exercise Physiology
• Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Yorkville University
Fees and Insurance Coverage
• 50-minute Psychotherapy session – $180.00
• Psychotherapy services are reimbursable by most insurance plans. Students have some coverage through university insurance plans. Receipts will be provided to submit for reimbursement. Psychological services are tax deductible.
• Sliding scale: Yes, please inquire to explore eligibility.
Workshop pricing will vary based on the number of workshop sessions and the size of your team. A quote can be provided following a consultation call.
To set up a free 15-minute consultation or book an appointment with Paul:
Email: Mensahpsyc@gmail.com
Office Phone: (613) 520-3510
Office Email: medinfo@carletonsportsmed.com
ConsultationNew patient
This will be a complementary 15 minute discussion to see if we would be a good fit for your therapeutic journey
PsychotherapyNew patient
This session will be utilized as a follow up, post an initial introduction.
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