About me

Justin Paulsen

(M.A., R.C.C.)
Senior Clinical Counsellor

Accepting New Clients

Yes

Availability

Mornings, Afternoons

languages

Languages: English

Populations

Young Adults (18-30), Adults (30-65), Seniors (65+), Couples, Parents, LGBTQIA+

rates

Individual Counselling: $185 per 50 Minute Session

Couples Counselling: $285 per 80 Minute Session

Extended Couples Counselling: $350 per 110 Minute Session

justin@gatherandground.ca

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About me

Justin Paulsen

(R.C.C., A.B.S., M.A.C.P.)
Clinical Counsellor Associate

Feeling stuck is part of being human — whether it’s in your relationships, sex life, sense of self, career, or life in general. These conversations can be hard, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Together, we’ll look at what’s holding you back and explore new ways forward. You’ve already taken a powerful first step by being here, and I’d love to support you as you move toward growth and change.

Accepting Clients

Yes

languages

Languages: English

Availability

Mornings, Afternoons

Populations

Young Adults (18-30), Adults (30-65), Seniors (65+), Couples, Parents, LGBTQIA+

rates

Individual Counselling: $185 per 50 Minute Session

Couples Counselling: $285 per 80 Minute Session

Extended Couples Counselling: $350 per 110 Minute Session

style of therapy

Honest & Direct, Practical & Solution Focused, Outgoing, Sense of Humour

Who I Work Best With

For the better part of my life, I have been learning and training how to help people of all genders and sexual expressions tackle some of the confusing and difficult parts of life.

Those who come to see me often are trying to figure out where their problems are stemming from whether they be mental, relational, or sexual. They feel stuck and often confused and are ready to put in some work and be a little uncomfortable to move past what they are struggling with.

Area of focus

  • Anxiety Counselling
  • Attachment Work
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Parenting
  • Self-Worth
  • Sex Therapy

What it’s like to Work with Me

I believe therapy should feel like talking to someone who deeply gets what you're going through. My approach combines real science with a direct yet empathetic style that helps people feel comfortable discussing the most sensitive topics. No weird therapy voice, no judgment. Just two humans figuring out how to get you unstuck.

My work with you will be tailored to your needs, based on how you identify as a person and what has or hasn't worked for you. I believe we are all complex, well-rounded human beings and therefore a holistic and integrative approach to healing is most effective. By attending sessions, you will be given the opportunity to learn new skills and tools that you can take with you into your day-to-day, helping you feel better equipped to manage life's challenges.

modalities

  • Attachment base
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman’s Couples Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy

The human behind the therapist

When I'm not in sessions, you'll find me collecting way too many handcrafted mugs (my partner is not thrilled), planning trips to Italy, or downing some chicken nuggets like I’m 12.

My Experience & Training

I have obtained a Bachelor of Arts In Counselling Psychology followed by a Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University. I further completed courses in Sex Therapy becoming a certified clinical sexologist and Gottman’s Couples Therapy.

In my career I have also joined the Westland Sex Therapy team as a researcher and consultant for their award winning course material which focused on various sexual dysfunctions such as erectile dysfunction, pre-mature or delayed ejaculation, and Genito-Pelvic Pain and Penetration Disorder (GPPD).

  • Master of Counselling Psychology, Adler University
  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
  • Board Certified Clinical Sexologist (ABS)
  • Gottman Certified Couples Counsellor
  • Research background in erectile dysfunction and ejaculation issues

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