Dotun Ogunfowora [she/her]

Dotun is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta, residing on Treaty 7 land in Calgary. She extends her online counselling services across the province, specializing in supporting individuals, couples, children, and youth through various challenges, including bullying/harassment, burnout management, emotional regulation, self-development, and trauma related to motor vehicle accidents. Her practice also includes psychological assessments for a deeper understanding of studies, personality, behaviors, and psychological functioning.

Therapeutic Approach

Dotun employs a pragmatic approach to counselling, utilizing acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). She focuses on co-creating a space that fosters personal change, advocating for self-exploration to enhance awareness of one’s self, strengths, and resilience. Her counselling support is tailored to align with each client's strengths, preferences, and lifestyle, incorporating self-efficacy, mindfulness, and unconditional respect.

Qualifications and Memberships

With certifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Fundamentals, Dotun's training and experience span counselling and rehabilitation psychology. She is skilled in providing psychological testing and evaluation, offering insight into her clients' studies, personality, behaviors, and psychological functioning.

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional life, Dotun values self-care practices, including connecting with friends and family, taking walks, traveling, and volunteering. These interests reflect her holistic approach to well-being and resilience, both personally and professionally.

Working with Dotun

Dotun is dedicated to reconstructing clients' stories by focusing on their greatest asset: their mind. She believes in the power of co-authoring life stories as a rewarding process, facilitating desired changes that clients wish to incorporate into their life narrative. Through a collaborative and strength-based framework, Dotun supports her clients in navigating the complexities of the world, empowering them to achieve greater self-understanding, development, and emotional regulation.