Focus on Change Psychotherapy

06/15/2026

What to Expect During your First Psychotherapy Session ?
The first session is primarily for getting-to-know-you in a general scale. You will discuss the primary reasons for seeking therapy, review your background, life stressors and establish some initial therapeutic goals.
My job as a therapist is to gently guide you at a pace that feels comfortable to you. There is no need to dive deep into any specific trauma history, unless you are ready to do so.
By the end of the first session, you will probably feel a little bit tired. At the same time you will probably feel more comfortable with me as your therapist after we discuss a very general treatment plan for future sessions. You are a very active participant in the therapeutic process.
We work together to help you heal old wounds, deepen a connection to your inner resources and build more resilience.
For more information call us at 613-800-8558

05/13/2026

What is Action Oriented Psychotherapy?
• In this type of therapeutic approach, the therapist takes an active role in the conversation, offering feedback, suggestions, and structure.
• It is Pragmatic and focuses on "what works" in your day-to-day life rather than abstract theories.
• Treatment is centered around specific, measurable objectives defined at the start of therapy.
• It uses techniques that have been scientifically proven to produce measurable results.
• It encourages the client to take charge and experiment with new behaviors immediately.
• If this type of Psychotherapy sounds right to you, give us a call or email any question you may have.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day

05/06/2026

Breaking the Cycle: How to Build Your "Thought Bridge" 🌉
Ever felt like positive affirmations feel a bit... fake? If you're stuck thinking "I'm a failure," jumping straight to "I'm a huge success" can feel like a lie your brain isn't ready to believe.
In our latest blog post, we explore the “Bridge Thought” method—a powerful tool used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you move from negative thinking to cognitive neutrality.
🔗 Read the full guide here: https://www.focusingonchange.com/changing-limiting-beliefs-with-psychotherapy-part-ii/
Ready to start your healing journey in Ottawa? Contact Focus On Change today to book a consultation! 🛡️✨

Psychotherapy and Counselling help you create change in limiting beliefs. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, we offer Psychotherapy and Counselling services to adults 18 years and older.

04/27/2026

Limiting beliefs are deeply ingrained, subconscious narratives that hinder personal growth, but psychotherapy can help identify and rewire these patterns, according to Focus on Change Psychotherapy. A strength-based approach allows individuals to leverage neuroplasticity to move past self-imposed limitations and regain agency. Read the full BLOG on Focusing on Change.

04/25/2026

As a Psychotherapist, I often see clients held captive by invisible bars. These invisible bars, or limiting belief, are deeply ingrained thoughts like “I’m not enough” or “I will always fail.” These beliefs act as a filter, coloring every experience with negativity or fear. To create posit...